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NATIONAL EVENTS CALENDAR
Why It Matters When the U.S. Hosts Global Events
When America hosts the world, we do more than stage an event — we create opportunities that last for generations. Global gatherings like the Olympics, World Expos, and international summits showcase U.S. leadership in diplomacy, innovation, and culture while generating billions in tourism, jobs, and infrastructure investment. They open our doors to millions of visitors who experience the creativity, diversity, and values of our nation firsthand.
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By inviting the world to come to America, we strengthen global partnerships, expand trade, and inspire cultural exchange. And long after the closing ceremonies, these events leave behind lasting legacies — from landmarks and public spaces to new industries and educational programs — that benefit American communities for decades.
Now, Minnesota is helping set that global stage for the United States by hosting the first A1 International Horticultural Exhibition in U.S. history — the next Great American World’s Fair.
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This moment places Minnesota at the center of a new global conversation about the future of food, water, energy, health, technology, and the natural world. Expo 2031 Minnesota, USA is more than a six-month event; it is a once-in-a-generation platform that will welcome millions of visitors, international delegations, and the world’s most forward-thinking companies and innovators.
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By securing AIPH approval and formal U.S. federal recognition, Minnesota now stands shoulder-to-shoulder with the great host cities of past World’s Fairs — places that used their moment to reshape their regions, redefine their economies, and build enduring legacies. From the Space Needle to Chicago’s Museum Campus, from San Antonio’s Riverwalk to Knoxville’s waterfront renaissance, the impact of these events has transformed communities for decades.
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Expo 2031 will do the same for Minnesota.
It will showcase American leadership in horticulture, agriculture, water and energy innovation, human wellbeing and technology. It will introduce global audiences to Minnesota’s creativity, scientific excellence, and cultural richness. And it will leave behind lasting legacies — from a permanent USA Pavilion and Future Living District to new jobs, investment, and international partnerships that position Minnesota as a world-class destination for innovation.
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Minnesota is not simply hosting an event. Minnesota is helping write the next chapter of America’s global story — welcoming the world, shaping the future, and bringing to life the next Great American World’s Fair.
U S National Calendar image shows a representation of events hosted at the national level across America through 2035.
​It includes: Ryder Cup, America 250, Military World Summer Games, Summer Olympics, Expo 2031 USA, Men's Rugby World Cup, Women's Rugby World Cup, Winter Olympics, CES (Consumer Electronics Show), SWSW (South by Southwest), UNGA (United Nations General Assembly).
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