August 14-20, 2025

Minneapolis, MN

Venue & Area Guide

Culture Convergence 2025 takes place in West End, Minneapolis — a vibrant, walkable neighborhood that blends creativity, cuisine, and culture. Whether you’re stepping out for a coffee between sessions or unwinding with dinner after a packed day, you’ll find everything you need right here.

The Venue

We're finalizing the venue details and will be releasing a full site map with key event areas, breakout zones, and accessibility info.

Minneapolis

The Shops at West End

1621 West End Blvd, St Louis Park, MN 55416

Getting Around

West End is known for its walkability — with restaurants, bars, shops, and hotels all within a 5–10 minute stroll. Rideshare pickup zones and public transport access are also easily available for longer hops across the city.

Eat, Drink & Explore

All spots below are just steps from the venue. Come hungry.

Boketto

Minimalist café with thoughtfully crafted smoothies, cold brew, and small bites perfect for your morning fuel.

Smoothies, Coffee, and Light Fare

Crave American Kitchen & Sushi Bar

A local favorite for sushi, burgers, and cocktails — great for lunch meetings or group dinners.

Modern American + Sushi

The Loop West End

Casual and energetic, with a solid happy hour and plenty of seating for groups.

American Grill & Bar

Yard House

Huge beer selection and global dishes in a lively setting — great for winding down.

Global Fusion + Taproom

Raku Sushi & Lounge

Upscale vibe with creative rolls and curated sake. Perfect for date-night vibes or solo sushi missions.

Sushi & Japanese Tapas

Hope Breakfast Bar

Huge beer selection and global dishes in a lively setting — great for winding down.

Breakfast All Day

The Local

Laid-back pub fare, Guinness on tap, and a warm neighborhood feel.

Irish Pub with a Twist

Jimmy John’s

Grab a sandwich between sessions — it’s freaky fast for a reason.

Quick Sandwich Fix

Song Tea & Poké

Fresh poké bowls and bubble tea with plenty of build-your-own options.

Boba & Bowls

Urban Wok

Quick, customizable stir-fry made fresh and spicy — vegan and GF-friendly too.

Asian Stir-Fry Fast-Casual

Rojo Mexican Grill

Tacos, tequila, and rooftop patio vibes — an ideal spot to toast the day’s big ideas.

Modern Mexican Fare

CULTURE CONVERGENCE 2026
An Inspiring Evening of Tech, Art & Innovation

Culture Convergence returns for 2026 with an exclusive, one-night private soirée at Baja Haus in Wayzata—bringing together fresh perspectives on innovative and disruptive technologies with great food and meaningful connections.

Join founders, independent community leaders, local artists, developers, entrepreneurs, educators, and innovators from across blockchain, AI, data, real estate, and disruptive technology for an intimate evening of ideas and conversation.

Three structured, moderated panel discussions will explore decentralized data and compute, electric vehicle infrastructure and self-driving, and how digital and tokenized assets—and the policies shaping them—are changing the game locally and beyond.

Between panels and over dinner, enjoy time to mingle, exchange ideas, and connect over some of Baja Haus’s top food selections, including fajitas, queso, and appetizers, with drinks available throughout the evening. VIP guests can also enjoy a caviar and oyster bar, while supplies last, along with an alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink ticket.

Come for fresh, independent perspectives. Stay for the conversations—and the people shaping what comes next.
Thursday, October 22, 2026 · 4–10 PM
Baja Haus · 830 Lake Street E Wayzata, Minnesota 55391

CULTURE CONVERGENCE 2026
An Inspiring Evening of Tech, Art & Innovation