New Year’s & Networking for Global Professionals
January 7, 2026 @ 4:00 pm CST
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This free event is being held in-person and is open to members, friends, and development and foreign affairs professionals.
Join us for a New Year’s celebration and networking with the foreign affairs and development community in Minnesota! We will gather to celebrate and connect after a year of challenge and opportunity. We will also hear from local professionals who have done a career pivot this year. Whether you are a returning international affairs or development professional, a graduating student, or simply curious to learn about the wide variety of global career paths, this interactive networking event is perfect for planning your next steps.
Gather together between 4:00 to 6:00pm at Sociable Cider Werks for networking, perspectives on career transitions, and to share the welcoming atmosphere of Minnesota’s global community.
Global Minnesota members and former or current foreign affairs professionals receive free admission. Members are welcome to bring a guest for free.
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Please contact Addy Cross at [email protected] for questions or accessibility accommodations.
Thank you to event co-sponsors Career Pivot and the Minnesota International NGO Network!
Career Pivot is a community of action centered around empowering jobseekers from the international development sector, federal workforce, and social impact space as they navigate the next stages of their careers. We partner with recruiters, coaches, and other experts to provide practical guidance on everything from leveraging AI tools to networking strategies, while highlighting stories of people who have successfully pivoted into new careers.
