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EXPO 2031 OVERVIEW
Expo 2031 Minnesota USA
Human / Nature — Where Humanity and Horticulture Meet
Expo 2031 Minnesota USA will be America’s first A1-class International Horticultural Exhibition, officially approved by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) and now advancing through the U.S. Commerce and State Department toward full sanctioning by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE).
Planned for Dakota County, Minnesota, the Expo will welcome millions of visitors from around the world to explore how humanity and horticulture intersect across innovation, design, sustainability, and culture. Through immersive climate-zone biodomes, visionary pavilions, and global collaboration between nations, industries, and communities, Expo 2031 will showcase living solutions for a regenerative future.
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An Economic Engine for a Generation
Beyond being a world-class exposition, Expo 2031 represents a bold public–private partnership for America’s heartland—expected to generate billions in economic impact, strengthen U.S. agriculture, horticulture, and technology leadership, and establish a legacy destination for education, tourism, and innovation.
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The Experience
Visitors will journey through five climate-zone gardens—Arid, Tropical, Temperate, Continental, and North Star—each blending natural beauty with cutting-edge science, art, and storytelling. Signature pavilions such as the Future Technology Pavilion, Health & Wellbeing Pavilion, and Women’s Pavilion will host exhibitions, live programming, and international dialogue shaping the future of life on Earth.
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Global Collaboration / Local Roots
From Minnesota’s strong agricultural heritage to its leadership in health, sustainability, and innovation, Expo 2031 unites U.S. growers, global corporations, research institutions, and cultural organizations under one shared mission: to celebrate the power of plants, people, and progress.
WORLD EXPO PRIMER
The United States has a rich World Expo history both as a Host Country
and as a Participating Pavilion showcasing U.S. ingenuity and accomplishments of our people.
Now, as we pursue the first World Horticultural Exposition to be hosted in the United States ever.
We are finding that many are curious about the U.S.’s History regarding these engaging global stages bringing together millions from across the globe.
You can download a compilation of information from the two international bodies that govern World, Specialised and Horticultural Expos that U.S. Civic Leaders have convened and funded to bring the world to our country.
And from the U.S. State Departments archives of U.S. Pavilion participations from the last 20 years and other online sources.
UNDERSTANDING U.S. HORTICULTURE
The United States Department of Agriculture, the USDA oversees Horticulture as a subcategory of Agriculture in the U.S.
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The USDA defines Horticulture as that branch of agriculture concerned with growing plants that are used by people for food and medicinal purposes and for aesthetic gratification.
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The USDA defines Horticulture Specializations as follows:
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Plants Commonly Considered Fruits and Tree Nuts
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Plants Commonly Considered Vegetables
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Plants Commonly Considered Herbs and Spices
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Plants Commonly Considered Medicinal Herbs
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Plants Commonly Considered Floriculture and Nursery
(Resource Link: USDA Definitions of Specialty Crops)
U.S. GARDEN CONSUMERS ARE HORTICULTURE CONSUMERS
55% of the 125 million households in American engage in gardening activities.
That translates to almost 69 million households... not people so the number of individual gardeners is likely even larger.*
*according to gardening research by Scotts Miracle-Gro and Wakefield Research
Additionally, food gardening has been at the highest levels of engagement in more than a decade with 35% of U.S. households growing vegetables, fruits, and other food, according to a National Gardening Association Special Report,
UNDERSTANDING U.S. HORTICULTURE
The United States Department of Agriculture, the USDA oversees Horticulture as a subcategory of Agriculture in the U.S.
​
The USDA defines Horticulture as that branch of agriculture concerned with growing plants that are used by people for food and medicinal purposes and for aesthetic gratification.
​
The USDA defines Horticulture Specializations as follows:
-
Plants Commonly Considered Fruits and Tree Nuts
-
Plants Commonly Considered Vegetables
-
Plants Commonly Considered Herbs and Spices
-
Plants Commonly Considered Medicinal Herbs
-
Plants Commonly Considered Floriculture and Nursery
(Resource Link: USDA Definitions of Specialty Crops)
U.S. GARDEN CONSUMERS ARE HORTICULTURE CONSUMERS
55% of the 125 million households in American engage in gardening activities.
That translates to almost 69 million households... not people so the number of individual gardeners is likely even larger.*
*according to gardening research by Scotts Miracle-Gro and Wakefield Research
Additionally, food gardening has been at the highest levels of engagement in more than a decade with 35% of U.S. households growing vegetables, fruits, and other food, according to a National Gardening Association Special Report,