The Horticulture Committee is the core botanical and ecological design engine of Expo 2031 Minnesota, USA. As stewards of the horticultural vision for America’s first A1 International Horticultural Exhibition, this committee brings together leading growers, botanical institutions, landscape architects, plant scientists, environmental designers, and global horticultural innovators.

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Their work defines the living artistry, scientific rigor, and ecological impact that will shape the Expo’s 240-acre horticultural stage and its long-term transformation into a Future Living District.

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Committee Expertise

The Horticulture Committee draws from a broad spectrum of professional and scientific expertise, including:

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Botanical & Plant Science Leadership

 

Climate Zone Curation (Five Biodomes)

 

Environmental & Ecological Design

 

Horticultural Technology & Innovation

 

Global Horticultural Leadership & Exhibitions

 

Grower Partnerships & Industry Alignment

 

Programming Focus

The Horticulture Committee develops the living program that will animate the entire Expo site. Their work shapes:

 

The Five Biodome Climate Zone Experiences

Each climate zone becomes an immersive, fully curated horticultural showcase with:

• Seasonal rotations and bloom-focused spectacles

• Cultural and scientific storytelling

• Demonstration gardens and educational installations

• Signature plant collections unique to each climate

 

Daily Horticultural Programming & Activation

• Grower demonstrations

• Botanical talks and expert-led tours

• Flower festivals and seasonal celebrations

• Hands-on horticulture learning for families and youth

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The Horticultural Story of the USA Pavilion

• Native species displays

• Pollinator leadership exhibits

• Regenerative landscapes and future-forward plant technologies

• Signature U.S. horticultural narratives

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International Garden Exhibitions

• Support and guidance for participating countries

• Global themes: biodiversity, climate solutions, cultural gardens

• Pavilion-to-garden integration and coherence

Sustainable Operations & Ecological Standards

• Zero-waste horticultural practices

• Responsible water use and stormwater integration

• Carbon-smart sourcing and growing practices

• Post-Expo plant relocation and legacy landscape planning

 

Horticulture Workforce, Careers & Education

• Training pathways with universities, technical colleges, and growers

• Careers in horticulture, greenhouse tech, and plant biology

• Youth and school programming across the six-month Expo

• Legacy educational programming for the Future Living District

 

Integration with AgTech & Future-Living Systems

• Smart irrigation and sensors

• Controlled-environment agriculture showcases

• Pollinator technology partnerships

• Cross-collaboration with the Technology Spine

 

Role in Expo 2031 Governance

The Horticulture Committee ensures that the Expo fulfills its promise as an A1 global horticultural exhibition—while designing landscapes and systems that will become the foundation of the permanent Future Living District. Committee members influence:

• The botanical identity of the Expo

• Global horticultural partnerships

• Climate zone excellence

• Innovation pilots and research collaborations

• Long-term ecological legacy

 

This committee defines the living heart of Expo 2031—where Human / Nature truly meets.