October 2021
World Food Day 2021 Virtual Symposium
Join our World Food Day symposium live stream below for a closer look at the world's food systems and how we can build a better food future together. The symposium includes presentations from leading international, national, and local experts on the impacts of climate change, global conflict, and COVID-19 on...
11th Annual Cyber Security Summit
Join us for the virtual 11th Annual Cyber Security Summit, a premier event to meet with and learn from top leaders in cybersecurity from 39 states and more than 20 countries. Under this year's theme, "Power and Peril of Connection," Summit content will address today’s cybersecurity challenges head on while...
International Roundtable: Changing Landscape of Sustainability
Join a panel discussion with business leaders regarding sustainability and how Minnesota businesses and civil organizations are embracing their role in moving the sustainability movement forward. Topics Understanding how sustainability is woven into today’s business environment Discussion of how businesses are viewing sustainability commitments as a business imperative Understanding U.S....
November 2021
On Exhibit: “When Minnesota Fed the Children of Europe”
A special exhibit at MSP Airport notes the contributions of Minnesota to hunger relief in Europe during and after World War I. The exhibit is available for viewing into fall of 2021. During World War I, many people in Europe faced starvation due to the German occupation and British blockade....
SDG Roundtable: Fall 2021
The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a United Nations plan to build a better world for people and our planet by 2030. These goals recognize that ending poverty must go hand-in-hand with strategies that build economic growth, address social needs such as education, health, and equality, and tackle climate...
December 2021
Lunch & Learn with Humphrey Fellows
Join us for an exclusive, free event for Global Minnesota members! Our Lunch & Learn series continues with a virtual visit with Hubert H. Humphrey Fellows. Hear from Marlon Bockarie-Konteh of the Ministry of Youth Affairs in Sierra Leone, and Christina Ruhinda of the Tanzania Network of Legal Aid Providers,...
2021 WorldQuest International Trivia – Virtual Competition
Our popular and fun WorldQuest international trivia event returns this year as a VIRTUAL competition! Gather with others or play on your own and join us for a lively evening of trivia that will test your world knowledge. Challenging new questions will cover flags, capitals, geography, people in the news,...
Global Conversations DIGITAL: A Report from COP26
The recent UN COP26 summit in Glasgow, Scotland, brought together world leaders, climate experts, advocates, and more to accelerate action towards climate goals that protect our planet and ensure a greener, more resilient future for all. With Minnesota as one of the fastest-warming states in the U.S., according to the...
January 2022
2022 U.S. Foreign Policy Update
Join us for the insightful and popular annual U.S. Foreign Policy Update with Diplomat in Residence and former career Foreign Service Officer, Tom Hanson. Tom will explore and discuss the latest foreign policy developments, trends, and challenges facing the U.S. including a look at President Joe Biden's first year in...
International Day of Education 2022 – The Power of International Exchange
On January 24, the United Nations will observe the fourth annual International Day of Education, celebrating the role of education for peace and development around the world. Global Minnesota is once again proud to host one of the largest International Day of Education events in the United States, featuring international,...