The Health & Wellbeing Committee, led by Medical Alley, is the global convening body shaping Expo 2031’s vision for human health, longevity, medical innovation, and wellbeing experiences.

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As a core committee of the Global Horticulture Council, it unites leaders from Minnesota’s world-renowned medical ecosystem—medical device innovators, health-tech companies, hospital systems, researchers, wellness organizations, and global health agencies—to define how health, environment, and technology intersect across the Expo.

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This committee curates the full spectrum of health-driven programming, from immersive wellbeing experiences to breakthrough medical technologies showcased in the Health & Wellbeing Pavilion and the Future Living District.

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Committee Expertise

The Health & Wellbeing Committee brings together multidisciplinary experts across healthcare, medical technology, wellness, science, and policy:

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Medical Technology & Connected Health

• Medical device innovation

• Remote monitoring and digital health

• Wearables, sensors, and integrated health data systems

• Bioelectronics, diagnostics, and device-enabled clinical insights

• Minnesota’s global leadership in med-tech and life sciences

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Human Wellbeing, Longevity & Lifestyle Science

• Healthy aging and vitality science

• Mental health, resilience, and stress science

• Nutrition, sleep, movement, and whole-person wellbeing

• Preventive health and behavior-change research

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Global Health, Public Health & Community Wellbeing

• Public health systems and global health frameworks

• Infectious disease preparedness and health security

• Health equity, access, and culturally informed care

• Community health, youth wellbeing, and education

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Health Innovation, Digital Twins & Future Medicine

• AI-driven health analytics

• Predictive modeling and personalized medicine

• Healthcare robotics and automation

• Hospital-of-the-future concepts

• Digital twin models for health and wellbeing environments

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Environmental Health & Human–Nature Integration

• Biophilic design and nature-based health interventions

• Air quality, environmental toxins, and climate health

• Pollinator and biodiversity connections to human health

• Water and energy systems influencing human wellbeing

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Health Policy, Regulation & Global Standards

• U.S. healthcare regulatory pathways

• FDA and international compliance frameworks

• Global health diplomacy and public–private partnership models

• Workforce and talent development in health technology

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Programming Focus

The Health & Wellbeing Committee curates the B2C and B2B health experiences, demonstrations, and storytelling woven throughout Expo 2031:

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The Health & Wellbeing Pavilion Experience

A central hub showcasing:

• Medical device breakthroughs

• Preventive and connected health innovations

• AI and digital twins in healthcare

• The science of longevity and advanced care models

• Nature-driven wellbeing environments

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Daily Health, Wellness & Vitality Programming

• Live demonstrations of wearable health tech

• Expert-led wellness workshops (movement, nutrition, sleep)

• Mental health and resilience sessions

• Youth and family wellbeing activities

• Healthy habits, future food, and lifestyle science experiences

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Health Innovation & MedTech Demonstrations

• Robotics and automation in clinical care

• Home-health technologies for aging in place

• Remote diagnostics and telehealth platforms

• Surgical innovation and device technology showcases

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Global Health & Public Health Exhibitions

• Climate and health resilience

• Health equity storytelling

• Community health solutions and global partnerships

• Disease-prevention strategies and future global health models

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Nature, Environment & Biophilic Wellbeing Installations

• Healing gardens integrated into the Expo climate zones

• Nature immersion zones for mental restoration

• Indoor–outdoor environmental health activations

• Air, water, and light wellness technologies

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Workforce, Education & Talent Pathways

• Healthcare and medical device career pathways

• University, technical college, and workforce collaboration

• Future healthcare jobs and skills programming

• Youth STEM engagement in health innovation

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Integration with the Future Living District

• Health tech testbeds for long-term deployment

• Smart-home and assisted-living pilot environments

• Community wellness and preventive health at scale

• Nature-integrated, health-first urban planning concepts

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Role in Expo 2031 Governance

The Health & Wellbeing Committee ensures that Expo 2031 becomes a global stage for the future of human health. Its members shape:

• The Health & Wellbeing Pavilion

• The medical and wellness narratives embedded across the Expo

• Cross-industry health innovation partnerships

• Nature-driven wellbeing environments across climate zones

• Long-term health technologies within the Future Living District

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Their work positions Minnesota—and the United States—as the world’s leading center for health innovation, longevity, and human wellbeing.