Roundtable Series
A Monthly Forum for Cross-Sector Dialogue
About the Series
The Biennial of the Americas Roundtable Series is a recurring monthly event that convenes leaders from civic, cultural, and business sectors to explore provocative and timely topics. This series aims to foster meaningful dialogue, share diverse perspectives, and generate actionable ideas that address pressing issues across the Americas. Each session will provide a platform for dynamic conversations, interdisciplinary insights, and cross-sector collaboration.
Upcoming Discussions
September 17: Islandness: Caribbean Diaspora & Belonging | special guest Linda Parris-Bailey
Past Topics
January: News and Influence: How Stories Shape Our Communities | special guest Manuel Roig-Franzia
February: Power Threads: Fashioning Leadership | special guest Karla Martínez de Salas
March: Roots & Routes: Asian Diaspora in the Americas | special guest Diego Luis Javier
April: Kitchens of Belonging: Immigration & Food | special guest Dr. Julia Roncoroni
June: Connections to Collaboration: Post Americas Summit Vancouver Conversations
August: Exhibition Roundtable: In Dialogue: Cultural Exchange as Catalyst for Contemporary Art Practice | special guest Melissa Furness
August: Harvest & Regeneration: Cultivating the Future of Agriculture | special guests Kerri Conway, Cindy Lair, and Josie Hart
Want to get involved or share an idea we’ll love?
We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to our Director of International Programs at mariana@biennialoftheamericas.org to connect and explore opportunities.