Trade Insights and Networking
Surly Brewing Co. 520 Malcolm Ave. SE, MinneapolisOnline registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. Want to meet globally-focused business leaders and enjoy some of Minnesota's best locally-brewed...
Global Conversations: African Folktales to Contemporary Authors
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walks-ins welcome. From ancient oral traditions to contemporary literature, African stories reflect wisdom, cultural identities, and...
On the Field with the Minnesota United
TCF Bank Stadium 420 SE 23rd Ave., Minneapolis, MinnesotaOnline registration is closed. Tickets can be purchased by calling 612.625.1662. Cheer on the Minnesota United FC as they match...
Global Conversations: Nuclear Security
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walks-ins welcome. Nuclear nonproliferation was a top priority for the Obama administration. While the Iran Deal...
Global Social with International Visitors
Weber Shandwick 510 S Marquette Ave., 13F, MinneapolisOnline registration is closed. Please call us at 612.625.1662 to be added to the event. For members and their guests only. In...
A Foreign Service Briefing from Nigeria
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, Room 25 301 19th Ave. S, Minneapolis, MNNOTICE: The date for this program has changed to Tuesday, August 15. For members and their guests only; space is limited....
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Geopolitics of Energy
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNPolicies to ensure the security of energy supply and access have long been domestic and foreign policy priorities for the...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Geopolitics of Energy
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesPolicies to ensure the security of energy supply and access have long been domestic and foreign policy priorities for the...
Year of China Launch
Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum 333 E River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MNEvent registration is closed. Please see our calendar for other events. This year marks the 35th anniversary of Minnesota's Sister-State...
Doing Business Globally: Addressing Tax and Legal Challenges
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisAre you considering expanding your operations overseas? The legal and tax considerations are intimidating but can be strategically managed with...
Special Luncheon with the President of Finland
Hilton Minneapolis 1001 S Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin Global Minnesota and the Economic Club of Minnesota for a special event featuring His Excellency Sauli Niinistö, president of the...
New Dinner Host Reception
Global Minnesota 1901 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MNOnline registrations for the Dinner Hosting Training event are closed. New to dinner hosting? Join us for a special evening...
Young Professionals: Mentoring in a Global Workforce
Town Hall Brewery 1430 Washington Ave. S, Minneapolis, MNEVENT POSTPONED - Check back for a new date! Hear from a group of international career professionals working across education,...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Prospects for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registrations for STP Global Conversations: Afghanistan and Pakistan are closed. Walk-ins are welcome. Major internal conflict has plagued Afghanistan...
Chinese Trade Insights and Networking
Brit's Pub 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesJoin George Martin and Yiquang Li, from Faegre Baker Daniels, as they discuss China’s current strategy for expanding its global footprint and the country’s continuing efforts...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Prospects for Afghanistan and Pakistan
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesMajor internal conflict has plagued Afghanistan for four decades. The U.S., for its part, has conducted military operations in the...
Global Social Women in Entrepreneurship
Walker Art Center - Skyline Room 725 Vineland Place, Minneapolis, MNRegistration for this event is closed. To have your name added to the waiting list for this event, please contact...
Business News from France
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisExciting things are happening in France, the world's fifth largest economy: On September 22, 2017, President Macron signed a new...
2017 CHINA Town Hall
McNamara Alumni Center - University of Minnesota 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MNLocal Connections, National Reflections RSVP for this free event now! Don’t miss the 11th annual CHINA Town Hall, “Local Connections,...
10th Annual Great Decisions Conference: The Future of Europe
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThe conference is sold out. To have your name added to the waiting list, please contact 612-625-1662 or eMail. 10th Annual Great...
Culture through Cuisine – Nepal
Gorkha Palace 23 4th St NE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesRegistration is closed. Gorkha Palace has received rave reviews from patrons for an eclectic range of authentic Nepali, Indian and Tibetan cuisine. The...
WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
McNamara Alumni Center - University of Minnesota 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MNRegistration for this event is closed. Be part of our annual battle of international wits, WorldQuest international trivia competition. One of...
Global Trade Networking
CRAVE - Hennepin Ave 825 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesRegistration for this event is closed. If you would like to attend, please contact JB Scherpelz. Since January 1, 1994, the...
Global Conversations St. Paul: Venezuela and Latin America’s Political Pendulum
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNEvent registration is closed, but walk-ins are welcome. Join us to learn more about the direction of politics in Latin...
Global Conversations Mpls: Venezuela and Latin America’s Political Pendulum
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesEvent registration is closed, but walk-ins are welcome. Join us to learn more about the direction of politics in Latin...
Canada’s Approach to Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugee Resettlement
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisRegistration for this event is sold out. Walk-ins are welcome to watch a simulcast of the program in the adjacent...
Urban Expedition: Bulgaria
Landmark Center, Main Floor Atrium 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNTravel the globe without ever leaving the state, with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity...
U.S. Foreign Policy Update 2018
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is SOLD OUT. Registration is now closed. Join us for the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with...
2018 Academic WorldQuest
Great Hall - Coffman Memorial Union 300 Washington Ave. S.E., Minneapolis, MNThis event is for high school students only! Test your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition for high...
Urban Expedition: Japan
Landmark Center, Main Floor Atrium 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...
Business Strategies for China and Southeast Asia
Wells Fargo 550 S 4th Street, Minneapolis, MNOnline registration is closed. If you'd like to inquire about space availability for this program, please call us at 612.625.1662....
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Turkey – A Partner in Crisis
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Of all NATO allies, Turkey represents the most daunting challenge for the Trump administration....
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Turkey – A Partner in Crisis
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Of all NATO allies, Turkey represents the most daunting challenge for the Trump administration....
Urban Expedition: Iceland
Landmark Center, Main Floor Atrium 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...
U.K.-Minnesota Trade and Investment: An Enduring Partnership
Brit's Pub 1110 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. The U.K.-U.S. relationship is the world’s largest bilateral investment relationship. The U.K.-Minnesota relationship is...
Urban Expedition: Bolivia
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Media and Foreign Policy
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. State and non-state actors today must maneuver in a complex and rapidly evolving media landscape....
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Media and Foreign Policy
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. State and non-state actors today must maneuver in a complex and rapidly evolving media landscape....
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: China and America – The New Geopolitical Equation
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThis event is SOLD OUT. Seats are still available for the Minneapolis version of this program. Register here. In the...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: China and America – The New Geopolitical Equation
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is now closed. Walk-ins welcome. In the last 15 years, China has implemented a wide-ranging strategy of economic...
Jordan: A Partner for Peace, Stability, and Prosperity
Minneapolis Club 729 2nd Ave. S, MinneapolisThis event is SOLD OUT. Jordan, a pivotal U.S. ally in the Middle East with strong ties to Minnesota, has...
Opportunities and Challenges for the United States in the Western Pacific
McNamara Alumni Center - University of Minnesota 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MNJoin the United States Naval Academy Alumni Association Upper Midwest Chapter and Global Minnesota for a special presentation by the...
Doing Business in China: What You Need to Know
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisThe People’s Republic of China is the third largest market for Minnesota exports and a key destination for manufacturing. The...
Culture Through Cuisine: China
Tea House Chinese Restaurant 2425 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is SOLD OUT. From Shaanxi to Beijing, Tea House restaurant brings authentic Chinese cuisine to the heart of...
Global Cooperation in the Fight Against Human Trafficking
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis program is made possible by Carlson Family Foundation. Human trafficking knows no boundaries, but neither do the efforts of...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Putin’s Re-election – Stability or Stagnation?
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registration is closed. This Global Conversations is presented in partnership with the Kennan Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Putin’s Re-election – Stability or Stagnation?
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. This Global Conversations is presented in partnership with the Kennan Institute of the Woodrow...
Mexico and the U.S. at a Crossroad with Ambassador Gutiérrez
We are disappointed to announce that the Ambassador of Mexico has had to postpone his visit to Minnesota due to...
Urban Expedition: France
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...
Bridging the Gap in U.S.-China Negotiation and Communication Styles
Fredrikson & Byron U.S. Bank Plaza, 200 South 6th St. #4000, MinneapolisJoin us for a program addressing how different styles of negotiating and communicating used by American and Chinese companies and...
Year of China Gala
Orono High School Parking Lots 795 Old Crystal Bay Road North, OronoThe gala is sold out. Please contact Anne Hanson at 612.625.2102 to be placed on the waiting list in case additional seats...
Global Conversations: Iran, the U.S., and the Challenge of Nuclear Security
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. The controversial 2015 Iran nuclear deal broke a persistent stalemate in negotiations, bringing the...
Global Conversations: The Waning of Pax Americana
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. The U.S. has begun a historic shift away from Pax Americana, the liberal international...
Trade Insights and Networking: America’s Policies and Priorities
Surly Brewing Co. 520 Malcolm Ave. SE, MinneapolisOnline registration is closed. Want to meet globally-focused business leaders and enjoy some of Minnesota’s best locally-brewed beer? Then join us for...
Global Social with International Visitors on Youth Activism
University Club - Saint Paul 420 Summit Ave., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. For members and their guests only. Global Minnesota is proud to welcome a group of leading international...
Culture Through Cuisine: Turkey
Campus Cafe - Turkish Grill 1810 Riverside Ave., Minneapolis, MNThis event is SOLD OUT. From traditional lentil soup to house-marinated Adana kebabs to decadent baklava, the vibrant flavors of...
Global Conversations: U.S. Global Engagement and the Military
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesThis event is sold out. Online registration is closed. The global power balance is rapidly evolving, leaving the United States...
Iran Sanctions and the U.S. Business Community
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisOn May 8, President Trump withdrew the U.S. from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), better known as the...
Year of South Africa Launch
Augsburg University, Hagfors Center for Science, Business, and Religion 700 21st Ave. S, MinneapolisThis event is SOLD OUT. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of former South African president, Nelson...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: North Korea – Fire and Fury or Dialogue and Diplomacy?
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. Less than a year after threatening to unleash “Fire and Fury” on North Korea, President...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: North Korea – Fire and Fury or Dialogue and Diplomacy?
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. Less than a year after threatening to unleash “Fire and Fury” on North Korea, President...
Sweden, the EU, and the U.S. – Opportunities and Challenges for Foreign Policy and Diplomacy
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisJoin us in welcoming Ambassador of Sweden to the U.S. Karin Olofsdotter for a lecture and moderated discussion, followed by...
Culture Through Cuisine: Germany
Gasthof Zur Gemutlichkeit 2300 University Ave. NE, Minneapolis, MNThis event is SOLD OUT. From the flower boxes adorning the windows to the homestyle German memorabilia accenting the interior,...
Global Social with International Visitors on Civic Activism in Africa
University Club - Saint Paul 420 Summit Ave., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. For members and their guests only. Next month, we'll honor the legacy of Joe and Betty...
Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S.: Conflict and Peacebuilding
Humphrey School of Public Affairs, University of Minnesota 301 19th Ave. S, MinneapolisOnline registration is closed. Delve into the multiple dimensions of conflict and peacebuilding between Ukraine, Russia, and the U.S., with...
Young Professionals Networking and Trivia
Day Block Brewing Company 1105 S Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MNOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Join the fun at Day Block Brewing Company as we reboot our young professionals...
2018 Dinner Host Training
Global Minnesota 1901 University Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MNOnline registration is closed. Interested in becoming a dinner host? Join us for a special evening to learn more about hosting...
2018 CHINA Town Hall
Graduate Minneapolis Hotel 615 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MNJoin us at the 2018 CHINA Town Hall: Local Connections, National Reflections, organized by the National Committee on United States-China...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: South Africa’s Fragile Democracy
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registration closed. Walk-ins welcome. The African National Congress (ANC) party has governed South Africa since the end of apartheid...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: South Africa’s Fragile Democracy
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. The African National Congress (ANC) party has governed South Africa since the end of...
A Look at U.S.-Cuba Relations: Past, Present, and Future
Dorsey & Whitney LLP 50 South Sixth St., Suite 1500, MinneapolisMiguel Fraga, Cuba’s second-highest ranking diplomat in the United States, will discuss Cuba’s complicated relationship with the U.S. and recent...
11th Annual Great Decisions Conference: Media and Foreign Policy
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. To register by phone, please call 612.625.1662. Today, state and non-state actors must maneuver a complex and...
2018 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition
McNamara Alumni Center - University of Minnesota 200 Oak St. SE, Minneapolis, MNThis event is SOLD OUT. To join the waiting list, please call 612.625.1662. Pull together a team (up to 8...
Trade Insights and Networking: After NAFTA
CRAVE - Hennepin Ave 825 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins are welcome. Since 1994, the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) has significantly affected its...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Global Health – Progress and Challenges
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registration for the St. Paul event is closed. Register for the Minneapolis version of this event here. The collective...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Global Health – Progress and Challenges
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. The collective action of countries, communities, and organizations over the last 30 years has saved...
Culture Through Cuisine: Mexican Tamales and Holiday Traditions
El Burrito Minneapolis 4820 Chicago Ave., Minneapolis, MinnesotaThis event is SOLD OUT. A traditional dish found across Latin America, tamales have origins that date back to the...
Urban Expedition: Puerto Rico
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...
2019 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
Coffman Theater - University of Minnesota 300 Washington Ave. SE, Minneapolis, MinnesotaOnline registration is closed. Questions? Please contact us at 612.625.1662. Join us for the ever-popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update...
Minnesota Responds to Climate Change: A Report from COP24
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. In October, the United Nations (UN) released a report from the world’s leading climate...
Young Professionals Networking and Trivia
Day Block Brewing Company 1105 S Washington Ave., Minneapolis, MNOnline registration is closed. Join the fun at Day Block Brewing Company for our young professionals networking series. Try your...
Urban Expedition: Palestine
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNExplore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone to enjoy, Urban Expedition offers the opportunity to learn about the world...
Member Appreciation Party
University Club - Saint Paul 420 Summit Ave., Saint Paul, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Questions? Please call 612.625.1662. We want to celebrate YOU - our fabulous members! Be our guest for...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: The Middle East – Regional Disorder
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registration for the St. Paul version of this event is closed. Space is still available in the Minneapolis event....
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: The Middle East – Regional Disorder
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. As the presidency of Donald Trump passes the halfway point, the Middle East remains...
Urban Expedition: Romania
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNThe date for this event has changed to Sunday, March 3. Explore the globe with Urban Expedition! Designed for everyone...
Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Women in International Development
Landmark Center 75 5th St. W, St. Paul, MNOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Over the last decade, there have been tremendous gains in women's global economic empowerment,...
Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Women in International Development
Hennepin County Library - Minneapolis Central 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis, MN, United StatesOnline registration is closed. Walk-ins welcome. Over the last decade, there have been tremendous gains in women's global economic empowerment,...
Culture Through Cuisine: Iran
Atlas Grill 200 South Sixth St., Minneapolis, MNThis event is SOLD OUT. For more than 18 years, Atlas Grill has awed the Minneapolis dining scene with its...
CARE Forum: Food, Health, and Women in International Development
Atwood Memorial Center; St. Cloud State University 720 Fourth Avenue South, St. Cloud, MN, United StatesRegistration is now closed but walk-ins are welcome! This Women’s Food Security In International Development program takes place in St....