Trade Insights and Networking: America’s Policies and Priorities

Online registration is closed. Want to meet globally-focused business leaders and enjoy some of Minnesota’s best locally-brewed beer? Then join us for an evening of international trade insights, networking, and socializing at Surly Brewing Co. In addition to good beer and great networking, James M....

Professional Exchanges

Passionate individuals from around the globe in a variety of fields are working to define new trajectories for their communities. Their important work offers them the chance to meet face-to-face with counterparts across the United States. Global Minnesota is proud...

Doing Business Across Africa

According to the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic development, Africa is the fastest growing regional market for exports from Minnesota companies. While a quickly growing market, many companies are just starting the journey to understand how to navigate Africa’s...

Mo Schriner

Dr. Schriner currently works as a Media Specialist for the U.S. Census Bureau, and has experience in many different fields such as public relations, project management, higher education, and journalism. Before working for the Census Bureau, Dr. Schriner worked in...

Global Conversations: India and Pakistan

Hear University of St. Thomas Professor Dr. Arijit Mazumdar discuss what's next for India-Pakistan relations and their growing conflict over the mountainous Kashmir region About Dr. Arijit Mazumdar Dr. Arijit Mazumdar is a professor at the University of St. Thomas...

Podcast Special: Agriculture in Türkiye with Yigit Ates

In a new series of audio conversations, Global Minnesota Marketing & Communications Manager Nick Hayen talks with some of the amazing people Global Minnesota connects with in our mission to advance international understanding and engagement. In this first podcast interview,...

Podcast: Agriculture in Türkiye with Yigit Ates

In a new series of audio conversations, Global Minnesota Marketing & Communications Manager Nick Hayen talks with some of the amazing people Global Minnesota connects with in our mission to advance international understanding and engagement. In this first podcast interview,...

Edina Great Decisions: China & the U.S.

For the past ten years, the United States and China have been locked in a competition for who has the greatest global influence. One major point of contention is the issue of Taiwan, which has become even more relevant recently...

Edina Great Decisions: Mideast Realignment

The United States and the Middle East are at a crossroads. In spite of a reduced presence in the Middle East, the U.S. still has significant national interests in the region. Can the U.S. continue to defend its priorities in...

Edina Great Decisions: High Seas Treaty

This free event is being held in-person and is open to everyone.  Areas of the seas beyond national jurisdiction comprise the high seas, which are facing a degradation of ecosystems due to climate change and the increase in human activities,...

Summit: Peacebuilding Approaches to Countering Extremism

As societies around the world face the growing challenge of extremism, Minnesota has found itself at the center of this critical issue. What lessons can be drawn from our community’s struggles to preserve both public safety and civil rights, address...