Expo 2027
The 2027 or 2028 BIE recognised world's fair will be a specialised exposition. As such it must be at most three months in length and illustrate a specific theme.[1] It could be held in 2027 or 2028.
| 2027 Malaga or Minnesota | |
|---|---|
| Overview | |
| BIE-class | Specialized exposition |
| Category | International Recognized Exhibition |
| Visitors | 13.3 million (Minnesota estimate) |
| Location | |
| Country | Spain or United States (to be determined) |
| City | Malaga or Minnesota |
| Specialized expositions | |
| Previous | Expo 2023 in Buenos Aires |
| Universal expositions | |
| Previous | Expo 2025 in Osaka |
| Horticultural expositions | |
| Previous | International Horticultural Expo 2023 Doha Qatar in Doha |
| Internet | |
| Website | https://www.bie-paris.org/site/en/specialised-expo-2027-28 |
Candidature
Malaga[2] and Minnesota[3] have indicated an interest in hosting this expo. Both Malaga's potential[4] and Minnesota's[3] submitted bids are for 2027.
The canidature list will close on 28 January 2022.[5]
Malaga
Expo2027 Malaga which would be called The Urban Era: towards the sustainable city[6] intends to focus on the UN's sustainability goals.[6] It would take place in the Buenavista area within the Campanillas district.[7] More information about this project: https://expo2027.malaga.eu/en/index.html
Minnesota
Minnesota had previously bid for Expo 2023 with Healthy People, Healthy Planet: Wellness and Well Being for All.[8]
The theme for this bid for 2027 is Healthy People, Healthy Planet[9] and would be held in Bloomington, Minnesota.[10] The expected number of visitors is 13.3 million.[10]
Minnesota formally submitted their bid on 29 July 2021.[5]
References
- "About". Retrieved 28 July 2021.
- "BIE visits Malaga as city considers bid for Specialised Expo 2027". Retrieved March 9, 2020.
- "168th General Assembly of the BIE". Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- "Project Milestones". Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- "The United States of America applies to organise Specialised Expo 2027 in Minnesota". Retrieved 29 July 2021.
- "The Expo". Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- "site". Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- "Argentina elected host country of Specialised Expo 2023". Retrieved 26 July 2021.
- "Minnesota is going for the World's Fair again, after nearly landing it for 2023 – Twin Cities". Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- "Is the World's Fair Coming to Minnesota? - Starting Up North". Retrieved 27 July 2021.