Events

According to the UNHCR (the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees), there are more than 68.5 million people today who...

Is the U.S. ready for truth and reconciliation? If we are to seriously grapple, finally, with our history of racism,...

This event will be offered as a Zoom video webinar with the speaker. Register below and join this important conversation....

This program will be presented in Spanish only as a Zoom video webinar, and is part of Global Minnesota's partnership...

China's slowing economy, rising labor costs, increased regulatory environment, and the U.S.-China trade tariffs have resulted in significant economic disruption...

In a new series of video conversations, Global Minnesota President Mark Ritchie sits down with experts and leading thinkers working...

July 1, 2020, marks not only Canada Day, but also the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Consulate General...

Celebrate Canada Day and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Consulate General of Canada in Minneapolis with a...

This event will be offered as a Zoom video webinar with the speaker. Register below and join this important conversation....

Global citizenship and interconnectivity allow us to experience and impact the world in more expansive ways than ever before. However,...

The United Kingdom (UK) and Minnesota have a long-standing and ongoing special relationship and play pivotal roles in each other’s...

Minnesota is home to one of the largest Liberian populations in the country, with an estimated 30,000 people. There are...

John Caulker, Founder and Executive Director of Fambul Tok, a peace-building NGO based in Sierra Leone, believes that true healing...

From medicine to education to agriculture, women entrepreneurs across the globe are creating transformational experiences that drive innovation, design solutions,...

Explore Iran's history and culture with the Twin Cities Iranian Culture Festival 2020! Presented by The Twin Cities Iranian Culture...

Red Penguins, the just-released film from award-winning director Gabe Polsky, tells the wild forgotten true story of capitalism and opportunism...

Dubai is a regional hub and a bridge to emerging markets for many American companies, allowing them to conduct business...

Registration is now closed.  While COVID-19 has thwarted many event proceedings this year, we have some good news to report....

It is often said that foreign policy is about connecting means with ends. With perhaps a few exceptions, most agree...

On July 1, 2020, the United States - Mexico - Canada Agreement (USMCA) officially replaced the North American Free Trade...

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the world’s best plan to build a better world for people and our...

Registration is closed. The conference is being live streamed on Global Minnesota's YouTube channel. October 16, 1945, was the founding...

As the world becomes more complex and interconnected, the United Nations (UN) is needed more than ever. However, its major...

Human trafficking continues to affect millions of people across borders and is consistently recognized by international leaders as a high-priority...

Global Minnesota is partnering with the Blandin Foundation and DEED’s Office of Broadband Development to host an exclusive book club...

The Minneapolis Cyber Security Summit draws thought leaders from across industry, government, and academia with an expansive agenda offering actionable...

Join a virtual Kennan Conversation with Jill Dougherty, former Moscow bureau chief and correspondent for CNN and former public policy...

Join us for an online conversation to explore new opportunities and potential partnerships with African firms involved in mining as...

During World War I, many people in Europe faced starvation due to the German occupation and British blockade. In response,...

For a quarter-century, from the end of Watergate to the aftermath of the Cold War, no Republican won the presidency...

Minnesota Latinos are integral to economies in both the Twin Cities metro and greater Minnesota. As one of the fastest-growing...

With January 1, 2021, bringing changes associated with a post-Brexit world, Minnesota companies may have to quickly pivot in order...

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are an important plan to build a better world for people and our planet...

The planned inauguration of Joe Biden as U.S. president indicates a dramatic separation from the priorities, tone, and style of...

Information has increasingly become both a tool for development and a weapon for misinformation, control of infrastructure, and the separation...

Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition - offered virtually! Designed for everyone to...

In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic spread across the globe, a majority of countries announced the temporary closure of schools,...

In a new series of video conversations, Global Minnesota President Mark Ritchie sits down with experts and leading thinkers working...

Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition - offered virtually! Designed for everyone to...

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a United Nations plan to build a better world for people and our...

Media reports of rumors that the United States might purchase Greenland from Denmark left many scratching their heads. While any...

This event is for high school students only! Test your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition for...

Access to business financing remains a major constraint for women, particularly in developing countries. Bridging that financing gap and empowering...

Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition - offered virtually! This event begins online...

Join us for an exclusive event for Global Minnesota members! Our new Lunch & Learn series starts with a virtual...

Global Minnesota hosts an important virtual symposium to mark World Health Day on April 7. The official theme for the...

Explore the globe with the 2021 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition - offered virtually! This event begins online...

Join us for an exclusive event for Global Minnesota members! Our new Lunch & Learn series continues with a virtual...

Trade allows us to sell what we produce at home and purchase what we don’t. It lowers prices and gives...

As relations between the United States and China grow more tense, avenues for continued peace and understanding are critical. This...

Join us for an exciting event for Global Minnesota members, with an option for nonmembers to try out our new...

The world is changing, and so is NATO, the transatlantic alliance. The NATO 2030 initiative is intended to ensure the...

Join us for a discussion of international trade policy under the Biden Administration and 117th Congress.  Now that key administration...

A number of Minnesota citizen groups use the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals as a “North Star” to help guide...

In partnership with Minnesota Africans United and the Minnesota Department of Agriculture, join us for a webinar focused on trade...

Thank you to our Committee Chairs: Melissa and Uri Camarena; to our Committee: Karen Cooley-Kistler, Lili Hall Scarpa, Cheryl Meyer,...

The Persian Gulf remains tense as the rivalry between the regional powers of Saudi Arabia and Iran continues. Tensions escalated...

Join us for a business webinar for a look at bilateral relations and trade opportunities between Brazil and the United...

Join us for a free event for Global Minnesota members! Our new Lunch & Learn series continues with a virtual...

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a United Nations plan to build a better world for people and our...

In her new book, “The Heartbeat of Iran: Real Voices of A Country and Its People,” award-winning journalist, author, and...

Presented by the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition, join us for a virtual town hall discussion with Representative Tom Emmer on...

Presented by Norway House, join us for a free virtual and in-person discussion with Norway House's 2020 Going Viking Honoree...

After nearly 20 years of war and a U.S. military withdrawal, the ground situation in Afghanistan has become increasingly uncertain...

The Korean Peninsula is facing a defining era. Attempts by South Korean President Moon Jae-in and former U.S. President Donald...

Presented by Minnesota Africans United, join us for a virtual conference on the U.S.-Africa trade partnership. Under the theme "Light...

In her new book, "The Dissent Channel: American Diplomacy in a Dishonest Age," author and former diplomat Elizabeth Shackelford recounts...

Showcasing some of the best new films from U.S. Latino, Latin American, and Iberian filmmakers, Cine Latino celebrates the rich...

Join our World Food Day symposium live stream below for a closer look at the world's food systems and how...

Join us for the virtual 11th Annual Cyber Security Summit, a premier event to meet with and learn from top...

Join a panel discussion with business leaders regarding sustainability and how Minnesota businesses and civil organizations are embracing their role...

A special exhibit at MSP Airport notes the contributions of Minnesota to hunger relief in Europe during and after World...

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a United Nations plan to build a better world for people and our...

Join us for an exclusive, free event for Global Minnesota members! Our Lunch & Learn series continues with a virtual...

Our popular and fun WorldQuest international trivia event returns this year as a VIRTUAL competition! Gather with others or play...

The recent UN COP26 summit in Glasgow, Scotland, brought together world leaders, climate experts, advocates, and more to accelerate action...

Join us for the insightful and popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign...

On January 24, the United Nations will observe the fourth annual International Day of Education, celebrating the role of education...

Marvin Kalb, the award-winning journalist who has written extensively about the world he reported on during his long career, now...

Explore the globe with the 2022 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition – returning to in person! Designed for...

In his new autobiography "It Is Well," Dr. Okechukwu (Okey) Ukaga recounts growing up in Nigeria in the early 1960s...

Explore the globe with the 2022 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban Expedition – returning to in person! Designed for...

The situation in Myanmar, including the coup by the military in February 2021 and the ongoing human rights crises, coupled...

This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore the globe with the 2022 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban...

This event is for Minnesota high school students only! Test your students’ global IQ at our annual international knowledge competition...

This program is presented by Edina Community Ed through a partnership with the Edina Senior Center, the Edina Library, and Edina Community Center....

This program is presented by the Landmark Center. Explore the globe with the 2022 season of Landmark Center’s popular Urban...

The pandemic revealed deep and persistent inequalities throughout the global healthcare system. As we enter a new era in public...