Olympics on Tap

What do Brazil, badminton, and brews have in common? They all will make an appearance at our young professionals event at Surly Brewing Co. Try your hand at Olympic-themed trivia, network with others interested in what's happening in the world, and...

Global Conversations DIGITAL: Artificial Intelligence and Data

This event will be offered as a Zoom video webinar with the speaker. Register below and join this important conversation. Program access information will be sent closer to the event date. Policymakers in many countries are developing plans and funding...

SDG Roundtable: Tools to Envision a Restorative Future

We all plan ahead. Companies and organizations set sustainability goals with a combination of short-term and long-term targets. But what about very long-term goals? The United Nations SDG goals reach out to the year 2050 and beyond. What does the...

Social Evolution in Iran: Toward a New Iran-US Understanding

In September 2022, a rare social uprising rocked one of the most tense and complicated regions of the world. Following the death in police custody of a 22-year-old woman, Mahsa Amini, nationwide protests erupted across Iran that continued for months...

The Korea Connection with Ambassador Ahn

Marked by significant points in world history, the Republic of Korea’s (South Korea) relationship with the U.S. has evolved into a comprehensive strategic alliance that has provided tangible benefits for both nations. In the past decade alone, South Korea has...

World Food Day brings focus on global conflict, food security

Star Tribune reporter Patrick Condon highlights our World Food Day 2021 Symposium and discusses the complex challenges - a global pandemic, the upheavals of climate change, and political and military conflicts around the world - that add up to an...

Podcast Episode: Minnesota, the State Department, & World Expos

On the latest episode of The Global Minnesota Podcast, hear from Elizabeth Horst and Kin Moy, two Senior Foreign Service Officers at the U.S. Department of State who are both originally from Minnesota. They discussed Minnesota’s recent bid to host...

Podcast Episode: 2024 Foreign Policy Update Q&A with Tom Hanson

On January 31, Global Minnesota hosted our popular annual event, the U.S. Foreign Policy Update. In this event, Diplomat in Residence and retired career Foreign Service Officer Tom Hanson discussed the latest foreign policy developments, trends, and challenges facing the...

Attend & Support the 2023 Gala

Be a vital part of our efforts to make Minnesota a global place to live, work, and learn by supporting and attending A Global Celebration 2023 Gala. All contributions help fund ongoing educational and cultural programs throughout the state. Sponsorships...

WorldQuest International Trivia Competition

Registration for this event is closed. Be part of our annual battle of international wits, WorldQuest international trivia competition. One of the most anticipated events of the year, WorldQuest challenges teams of eight to correctly answer multiple-choice questions on a variety...

Bridging the Gap in U.S.-China Negotiation and Communication Styles

Join us for a program addressing how different styles of negotiating and communicating used by American and Chinese companies and government officials can impact, and sometimes derail, successful business dealings and government-to-government negotiations. We’ll look at common pitfalls and strategies...

Edina Great Decisions: War Crimes

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has resulted in widespread charges of war crimes and calls for justice. But what exactly are war crimes? Opinions of what constitutes a war crime have evolved, as have ways to identify and punish the perpetrators....

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....

Global Conversations ST. PAUL: Geopolitics of Energy

Policies to ensure the security of energy supply and access have long been domestic and foreign policy priorities for the United States and will remain so, including for the health of our economy.  Looking ahead, however, two developments will increasingly...

Global Conversations MINNEAPOLIS: Geopolitics of Energy

Policies to ensure the security of energy supply and access have long been domestic and foreign policy priorities for the United States and will remain so, including for the health of our economy.  Looking ahead, however, two developments will increasingly...

NATO’s Climate Challenge

The world is changing, and so is NATO, the transatlantic alliance. The NATO 2030 initiative is intended to ensure the alliance of nations remains ready to face tomorrow's challenges. The next Summit of the allied leaders will take place on...

International Women of Courage Virtual Roundtable

Global Minnesota is proud to host Facia Boyenoh Harris from Liberia and Roegchanda Pascoe from South Africa, recipients of the 2022 U.S. Secretary of State’s International Women of Courage Award. Established in 2007, the annual U.S. Secretary of State’s International...

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...