Global Business Outlook 2024

This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.

Last year’s inaugural Global Business Outlook was a huge success! With premier content, distinguished speakers, elite business networking opportunities, and a tour of 3M’s Innovation Center– you don’t want to miss this year’s event. Our strategic glimpse into the year ahead promises to be even better, so get your tickets now: Thursday, December 5, 2024 at the 3M Innovation Center for the Global Business Outlook from 5:30-8pm. Free tours of the 3M Innovation Center will be offered for the first 100 registrants at 4:00 and 4:45pm.

Leading the discussion on global megatrends again this year is Dr. John Pournoor, CEO of Government Analytica. John analyzed these trends at 3M for over 30 years and is Minnesota’s go-to expert on how global trends impact business strategy.  Sneak preview: John will give plenty of attention to the latest developments in artificial intelligence and what they mean for your business.  Fresh off our national election, John will also be ready to peer into 2025 and consider its implications for local and global business.  A free copy of the 2025 Edition of Government Analytica’s Top 12 Geopolitical Megatrends will also be included for those who register.

After the event, enjoy exceptional networking with Global Minnesota corporate members and members of Minnesota’s international business community. Cost of registration includes light appetizers and a beverage after the formal program.

New to our stage this year will be:

• Madeleine Féquière, Consul General, Consulate General of Canada in Chicago
• Christina Selander Bouzouina, President, Minnesota Consular Corps
• Matt Varelik, Commissioner, Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
• Peter Frosch, CEO of GREATER MSP
• Ujvara Fetoshi, AI and Data Analytics Lead, New Boundary Technologies

Hear what each of these thought leaders has to say about their vision for 2025 and what matters to business.

New Member Special!

Become a new member at the $75 membership level or more and you can attend Global Business Outlook for FREE! Please email Alex Albrecht, Membership and Gala Manager, with any questions or to claim one free ticket. A new member option is also available on the registration page in the link below.

Register Here

Raise your company’s global profile and unlock premier marketing opportunities by sponsoring this event!

Thanks to promotional sponsors East-West Connections, Humphrey School of Public Affairs, the Minnesota Fulbright Alumni, the Minnesota International NGO Network, the United Nations Association of Minnesota, and the U.S. Commercial Service.