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Expo 2031 Minnesota, USA Launches Official Supplier Portal: Opening the Door for Businesses to Help Build a World Expo
New supplier engagement platform connects Minnesota businesses and companies nationwide with opportunities to contribute to the planning, development, delivery and legacy of Expo 2031.
LAKEVILLE, MINNESOTA | November 12, 2026 Expo 2031 Minnesota, USA is pleased to announce the launch of its Official Expo 2031 Supplier Portal, creating a centralized gateway for businesses interested in participating in one of Minnesota's most ambitious international events and economic development initiatives.
Scheduled for May through October 2031 in Lakeville, Minnesota, Expo 2031 is an A1 International Horticultural Exposition built around the theme “Human / Nature, Where Humanity & Horticulture Meet.”
The six-month event is being developed as a global showcase of American innovation, horticulture, agriculture, technology, sustainability, health and wellbeing, and the future of how we live.
Bringing this vision to life will require an extraordinary network of businesses, suppliers, innovators and service providers.
The Official Supplier Portal is where those connections begin.
A World of Opportunity for Minnesota Businesses
From construction and infrastructure to technology, transportation, hospitality, landscaping, event operations and professional services, Expo 2031 will require expertise across a broad range of industries.
The Supplier Portal provides businesses of all sizes with a way to introduce their capabilities, identify areas of potential alignment and become part of Expo 2031's developing supplier network.
The initiative is designed to encourage participation from businesses throughout Dakota County, the Twin Cities metropolitan area, Greater Minnesota and across the United States.
“Expo 2031 represents an extraordinary opportunity to showcase what Minnesota businesses do best — innovate, collaborate and deliver,” said Wendy Meadley, CEO of Expo 2031 Minnesota, USA. “Our Supplier Portal is about making that opportunity accessible. We want businesses of every size to understand how their products, services and expertise could contribute to an international exposition and the lasting legacy we are building.”
Opportunities Across a Broad Range of Industries
Expo 2031's supplier ecosystem is expected to encompass multiple business categories, including:
Construction, Infrastructure & Development: Site preparation, utilities, building materials, engineering, construction and specialty trades.
Horticulture, Agriculture & Landscaping: Plants, growing systems, gardens, irrigation, soil, pollinator habitats and landscape services.
Technology & Innovation: Digital infrastructure, telecommunications, audiovisual systems, robotics, data and visitor experience technology.
Event Operations & Logistics: Equipment, transportation, security, cleaning, waste management and operational support.
Hospitality, Food & Visitor Services: Catering, food service, accommodations, retail, guest services and entertainment.
Professional & Business Services: Legal, financial, marketing, communications, workforce development, staffing and consulting services.
Sustainability & Environmental Solutions: Energy, water, circular economy solutions, environmental monitoring and sustainable materials.
As Expo 2031 progresses through planning, development and operational readiness, supplier needs and procurement opportunities will continue to evolve.
More Than a Six-Month Event
Expo 2031 is being designed with a long-term economic development legacy in mind.
Beyond the international exposition, the project envisions a permanent destination featuring public gardens, meeting and event facilities, hospitality amenities, innovation spaces and community assets.
This creates the potential for business relationships that extend beyond 2031 — supporting new markets, business growth, industry collaboration and Minnesota's international visibility.
For participating businesses, Expo 2031 offers an opportunity to demonstrate capabilities on a global stage while contributing to a project rooted in Minnesota's economic future.
How Businesses Can Get Involved
Businesses interested in participating are encouraged to register through the Official Expo 2031 Supplier Portal.
Through the portal, companies can introduce their organization, describe their products and services, identify relevant business categories and express interest in future opportunities.
Registration is an important first step in becoming visible to the Expo 2031 supplier engagement team.
It does not guarantee a contract, procurement invitation or Official Partner designation. Supplier opportunities will be evaluated through applicable qualification, procurement and approval processes.
Expo 2031 is also working with local and regional chambers of commerce, economic development organizations and business networks to expand awareness and encourage broad participation.
Building Expo 2031 Together
The success of Expo 2031 will depend on the collective capabilities of businesses, communities and industry leaders working toward a shared vision.
The launch of the Official Supplier Portal marks an important step in connecting that expertise with the opportunities ahead.
Minnesota innovation. American expertise. Global opportunity.
Be Part of Expo 2031
Whether your company is a small local business, an established regional supplier or a national industry leader, we invite you to explore how your organization could contribute to Expo 2031 Minnesota, USA.
About Expo 2031 Minnesota, USA
Expo 2031 Minnesota, USA is a nonprofit organization developing an A1 International Horticultural Exposition planned for May through October 2031 in Lakeville, Minnesota. Under the theme “Human / Nature — Where Humanity & Horticulture Meet,” Expo 2031 will bring together horticulture, agriculture, innovation, culture and international collaboration to explore the relationship between humanity and the natural world, while creating a lasting economic, environmental and community legacy.
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