2022 WorldQuest International Trivia Competition

Registration for this event is now closed. Please email info@globalminnesota.org or call 612-625-1662 for questions. Do you have what it takes to be Minnesota's next global trivia champion? Join us as we celebrate the in-person return of Community WorldQuest on...

Benefits of the J-1 Visa Exchange Visitor Program

Join the conversation on the benefits of the Exchange Visitor Program, sponsored by Global Minnesota and the U.S. Department of State's Office of Private Sector Exchange. Hosted by Fredrikson & Byron, this opportunity will explore how your organization can engage...

Global Social with International Women Leaders

This program is SOLD OUT. For members and their guests only.  This December, Global Minnesota welcomes a group of women leaders promoting peace and security. While in Minnesota, these extraordinary women will examine the current and historical roles of women in...

Mark Bell

Mark Bell is an Assistant Professor of Political Science at the University of Minnesota. His research examines issues relating to nuclear weapons and proliferation, international relations theory, and US and British foreign policy. His work has been published or is...

Latin America: Prospects for Peace and Progress

From peace in Colombia to new approaches to U.S.-Cuba relations, the rapidly changing news out of Latin America brings both hope and uncertainty. For more than three decades, the Inter-American Dialogue has worked to foster democratic governance, prosperity, and social...

The Role of Women in the Global Agenda

Online registration is now closed. Please call 612.625.1662 to be placed on the event list. On Wednesday, March 8, the world will recognize International Women’s Day, an opportunity to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Yet,...

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Global Social with International Visitors

Online registration is closed. Please call us at 612.625.1662 to be added to the event. For members and their guests only.  In August, Global Minnesota welcomes a group of leading international visitors from more than 10 European countries who will visit Minnesota to:...

Global Social with International Visitors on Youth Activism

Online registration is closed. For members and their guests only.  Global Minnesota is proud to welcome a group of leading international visitors from countries across the globe who will visit Minnesota to: Examine ways to cultivate youth leadership and encourage them...

Adieu 2020, What a Year It Has Been

Last year, I had no idea the world would drastically change, and that a holiday party would connect me to Global Minnesota. Allow me to take you back to December 2019 pre-face mask, pre-toilet paper outage, and pre-Zoom calls galore.

The Art of Diplomacy with Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat

Diplomacy isn’t just a career path, it’s a skill we can use in everyday life. That’s what Ambassador Stuart Eizenstat emphasized during Global Minnesota’s wide-ranging webinar discussion around his new book “The Art of Diplomacy,” available at local bookseller Magers...

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...

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...

Irish Style Summer Networking

This event is being held in-person and is open to everyone. Registration is now open! You may have seen the annual St. Patrick's Day parade in St. Paul, but how well do you know Minnesota's Irish community? Meet Ireland Network...