The Culture of Encounter Ideas Festival, April 6-11, 2025, at the University of St. Thomas, brings together community members, Minnesotans, global thinkers, students, and cultural enthusiasts to engage diverse perspectives, foster cross-cultural dialogue, and build leadership for the common public goods.
Centrally coordinated by the Interfaith Fellows Program and the Minnesota Multifaith Network, this event will feature keynote speakers, thought leaders, workshops, interactive cultural exchanges, networking opportunities with global thinkers and creators, and cultural performances.
The festival aims to expand horizons, engage diverse perspectives, and participate in a global conversation while exploring Minnesota’s rich cultural and religious diversity.