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WE'RE APPROVED
Expo 2031 Minnesota, USA is officially approved by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) as an A1 International Horticultural Exhibition — the highest global classification for international horticultural expos. As the official rights holder, Expo 2031 Minnesota, USA will organize and host the first A1 International Horticultural Exposition in United States history, under the authority of the AIPH.
Expo 2031 Minnesota, USA will welcome the world to celebrate the power of plants, people, and innovation. This six-month international exhibition will unite global leaders in horticulture, agriculture, technology, energy, water, health, and design to shape a meaningful future. Officially approved by the AIPH, Expo 2031 marks a historic milestone as America’s first A1 International Horticultural Exhibition — a world-class event rooted in Minnesota’s legacy of innovation, community, and natural beauty.
EXPLORE OUR EXPO ZONES
Welcome to the Expo 2031 Climate Zones
The World’s Living Laboratory
Here, the planet tells its story through five living landscape biodome experiences
each one a reflection of how humanity and horticulture meet.
From desert roots to northern lights, this is a journey through these climate ecosystems that shape our shared future.
FOUNDING PARTNERS
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WELCOME FOUNDING PARTNERS
Our most recent Investor Partners joining the Expo 2031 Organizing Team
THE EXPO 2031 ARCHITECT CONSORTIUM
Historic First: U.S. Architect Consortium Formed for America's Inaugural International Horticultural Exposition
Minnesota-led design team breaks new ground with sustainable architecture vision for Expo 2031 – first International Horticultural Exposition in U.S. history
Minneapolis, MN (September 9, 2025) – The American architecture community reaches a historic milestone as Expo 2031 USA announces the formation of its official Architect Consortium, led by SRF Consulting Group. This marks the first time U.S. architects will design an International Horticultural Exposition, breaking 165 years of international precedent in this prestigious global event series.
The consortium represents a landmark opportunity for American design leadership on the world stage, when the United States joins the ranks of nations that have hosted International Horticultural Expositions since the first event in Hamburg, Germany in 1869. The six-month exposition in Minnesota will showcase American innovation in sustainable design, accessibility integration, and horticultural architecture to millions of international visitors.
"From an architectural perspective, this is uncharted territory for the United States," said Todd Polum, CEO of SRF Consulting Group. "We're establishing American design principles within a global exposition framework that has traditionally been dominated by European and Asian approaches. This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for Minnesota to lead the world stage in design, sustainability, and innovation."
The consortium brings together expertise across multiple architectural specializations:
SRF Consulting Group – Comprehensive planning, engineering, and design leadership
4RM+ULA Architects – Cultural and civic architecture with national recognition for inclusive public spaces
HCM Architects – Educational and institutional design expertise
LSE Architects – Large-scale public project experience with accessibility focus
Miller Dunwiddie – Historic preservation and adaptive reuse specialization
Oertel Architects – Community and recreational facility design
CURRENTLY WELCOMING...
Expo 2031 USA is convening seven sectors to design & build the first International Horticultural Expo in U.S. History. We are currently convening Horticulture Industry leaders to design our USDA Climate-aligned Thematic Zones. Yet in 2025 we will convene Agriculture, Energy, Water Treatment and Technology sectors into Expo 2031 Committees.
Feel free to reach out to contact@expo2031.org for more information.
EXPO 2031 ORGANIZERS
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Application Timeline
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Horticulture Industry Memberships
Supporting our World Horticulture Expo Application
Expo 2031 Minnesota, USA
Horticultural Expo Site
The Expo 2031 Minnesota, USA site is plotted in Dakota County, Minnesota.
5 Thematic Zones set the stage for Expo 2031's Human/Nature - Where Humanity and Horticulture Meet
Horticulture & Agriculture Innovations
Imagine a Theme Park-style Experience with Garden-centric Experiences
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Imagine a Multimedia Edutainment Pavilion that allows Plant People from across the world to share their streaming programs and expertise.
An International Horticultural Expo showcases Water and Energy Technology
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Why not have lunch in a Biodome surrounded by a garden of plants growing your food?
LETTERS OF SUPPORT
Here's a glimpse of the growing (pun intended) support for Expo 2031 Minnesota, USA
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EXPO 2031
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