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Global Horticulture Council
Collaboratively Designing a World Horticultural Exposition in Minnesota, USA
The Organizing Entity of Expo 2031 Minnesota USA
As the official rights holder of Expo 2031 Minnesota, USA, we are convening the nation’s top organizations, innovators, and visionaries to imagine, design, and build the first A1 International Horticultural Exposition in U.S. history — a once-in-a-century opportunity to showcase the power of plants, people, and innovation.
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The Global Horticulture Council (GHC) serves the organizing body of Expo 2031, guiding the strategic, creative, and operational development of the exposition from concept through legacy. It unites the public and private sectors to deliver lasting impact in sustainability, design, and global trade.
2026 Convening Year: The Committees of Expo 2031
In preparation for the 2026 Master Planning season, the Global Horticulture Council is convening leadership committees across eight key sectors — each representing a vital pillar of the U.S. and global economy:
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Expo Site
Master plan, infrastructure, operations, construction, and security — defining the physical and functional foundation of Expo 2031.
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Horticulture
Living collections, biodiversity palettes, conservation, and plant innovation — celebrating America’s growers and the global horticultural industry.
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Agriculture & Food Production
Sustainable food systems, regenerative practices, and climate-smart production — connecting soil to society.
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Energy
Renewables, electrification, and circular resource models — powering the Expo and inspiring a low-carbon future.
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Water
Reuse, blue infrastructure, and conservation technologies — advancing resilience and water equity worldwide.
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Health & Wellbeing
Nature-based health, accessibility, and mental wellness — promoting the intersection of people, plants, and vitality.
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Future Technology
AI, robotics, sensors, XR, and biomimetics — driving innovation across the horticultural, agricultural, and urban landscape.
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Tourism & Gateways
Visitor economy development, regional gateway experiences, and transport connectivity — linking communities across Minnesota and the nation.
A Catalyst for Legacy
The Global Horticulture Council represents more than governance — it’s a platform for legacy.
By staging Expo 2031, we are igniting economic development, innovation, and trade opportunities across the United States, while creating a model of regenerative growth and global collaboration that will endure far beyond 2031.
From rural communities to global markets, the Expo’s eight sectors are building the future together — shaping the landscapes, technologies, and partnerships that define the next era of American leadership in horticulture and sustainability.
Global Horticulture Council Calendar
2026
Quarterly Meetings
March
June
September
December
GHC Leadership Opportunities
March / AIPH Spring Meeting- Australia
June / Expo 2031 Global Horticulture Symposium- Windsor Castle, United Kingdom
July / AmericanHort Cultivate'26
September / AIPH Congress- Italy
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2027
Quarterly Meetings
March
June
September
December
GHC Leadership Opportunities
March / AIPH Spring Meeting
Expo 2027 Yokohama - GHC Leadership Delegation
Specialised Expo 2027 Belgrade- GHC Leadership Delegation
July / AmericanHort Cultivate'27
September / AIPH Congress
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All Global Horticulture Council Calendar events are by invite only to GHC Committee Leaders
GHC Horticulture Advocates
Champions of horticulture who influence the horticulture approach, protocols, guidelines and impact of Expo 2031’s living landscapes.
Expo 2031 Partners
The Expo 2031 Global Horticulture Council is made of senior leaders, sector experts, and investor partners from across horticulture, agriculture, forestry, public gardens, sustainability, biomimetics, and related green industries.
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In alignment with our Human / Nature Expo 2031 theme, we are convening the following adjacent sectors to design and develop Expo 2031 including: expo site, food production, water, energy, future technology, health & wellbeing, retail and tourism.
Together they guide the strategic vision, design intelligence, sector convening, and global alignment of the first A1 international horticultural exposition ever hosted in the United States.
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