About the conference

The Community Connections Conference was a free event that connected residents of Minneapolis, community groups, neighborhoods and local government. Our theme in 2025 was "Participation is power: speak, act, grow."

Why

We believe:

• All communities should feel welcome in City spaces
• It should be easy for everyone to get involved and influence important decisions
• All communities should get information about programs and policies in language they understand

We want to bring in people who are often underrepresented in local decision-making to:

• Meet City leaders in a friendly, welcoming space
• Celebrate successes and connect
• Learn about new opportunities to get involved
• Gain new skills and resources