The Night of Ideas: Portland 2025 

"Common Ground: Building Bridges in Uncertain Times"

The Portland chapter of the Alliance Française is delighted to announce its inaugural Night of Ideas 2025. In a time of heightened uncertainty, how do we continue to find common ground and connect meaningfully with each other, as Portlanders and global citizens? In the City of Bridges, what are the literal and metaphorical bridges we are building — to each other and the greater world? What are the new gateways and pathways we should start forging? 

This four-hour event will bring together local artists, academics, chefs, civic actors, and other thought leaders to explore our human interconnectivity across multiple dimensions, from education and the arts, to transportation and green infrastructure, to food systems and community spaces. 

Event held in English.

Saturday, April 26, 5 pm–9pm

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This is a free event. Donations are accepted.