A Monthly Forum for Cross-Sector Dialogue
IDEAS & LEADERSHIP
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IDEAS & LEADERSHIP •
What is the Roundtable 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:
Women Without Borders: Power & Resilience
December 11, 2025 | 12:00 to 2:00 P.M.
Guest Speaker & in Partnership with: Aide Londoño
Across the Americas, women—especially immigrant and diasporic women—carry stories of strength, adaptability, and leadership that often go unseen. As the holiday season approaches, many experience heightened isolation, financial stress, and the emotional weight of distance from home and family. This roundtable creates a space to confront those realities while celebrating the resilience that binds women across borders.
Grounded in lived experience and collective wisdom, the session invites Latina and immigrant women from across sectors to share how they reclaim power, rebuild connection, and cultivate community amid uncertainty. Through personal narratives, wellness practices, and dialogue, participants will explore the intersections of identity, belonging, and empowerment in a time when many feel unseen.
Past Roundtables:
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January 2025
Guest Speaker: Manuel Roig-Franzia
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February 2025
Guest Speaker: Karla Martínez de Salas
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March 2025
Guest Speaker: Diego Luis Javier
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April 2025
Guest Speaker: Dr. Julia Roncoroni
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June 2025
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August 2025
Guest Speaker: Melissa Furness
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August 2025
Guest Speakers: Kerri Conway, Cindy Lair, and Josie Hart
In Partnership with: Colorado State University
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September 2025
Guest Speaker: Linda Parris-Bailey
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October 2025
In Partnership with: Downtown Denver Partnership
Explored how design, retail, and storytelling can transform downtown Denver into a vibrant cultural and economic hub, uniting diverse communities, creative businesses, and immersive experiences.
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October 2025
Guest Speaker: Wes Parham
In Partnership with: Pinnacol AssuranceHR, DEI, and workplace innovation leaders discussed how flexible work, inclusive cultures, and creative space design can make downtown a dynamic “living campus” for work, culture, and community.
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October 2025
Guest Speaker: Flavia Pereira
In Partnership with: Anduba
Leaders in design, retail, and architecture explored how Indigenous artistic practices and ancestral knowledge inform ethical, sustainable, and place-based approaches to design, bridging tradition and innovation.
Let Us Know You Want To Be Involved
We’d love to hear from you! Reach out to our Director of International Programs at mariana@biennialoftheamericas.org to connect and explore opportunities.