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The Expo 2030 is a proposed World Expo to be held in 2030. The candidate cities were Busan, Rome, Riyadh, Odesa, and Moscow. However, the bids from Odesa and Moscow were later withdrawn.[1][2] Riyadh was ultimately elected as the host city at the 173rd General Assembly of Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) in Paris, France, on 28 November 2023.[3]
Selection process[edit]
In the final vote for hosting nation on 28 November 2023, Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, was elected as the host city of World Expo 2030.[3]
| Candidates | Nation | Votes |
|---|---|---|
| Riyadh |  Saudi Arabia
|
119 |
| Busan |  Republic of Korea
|
29 |
| Rome |  Italy
|
17 |
| None of bid | 0 | |
| Absentation | 0 | |
| Total | 182 | |
Bidding cities[edit]
Final candidates[edit]
The cities below are sorted by assigned candidature numbers.
Busan, South Korea: Busan, the second-largest city in South Korea, was one of the final candidates for Expo 2030. The proposed theme for the Expo in Busan was "Transforming Our World, Navigating Toward a Better Future".[4][5] The bid planned the event to focus on the future of mankind, sustainable living with nature, technological innovation for prosperity, and an inclusive society. If elected, the Expo was expected to be held from 1 May to 31 October 2030 at the Busan North Port Area.
Rome, Italy: Rome, the capital city of Italy, was another final candidate for Expo 2030. The proposed theme for the Expo in Rome was "People and Territories: Regeneration, Inclusion, and Innovation".[5] The bid aimed to focus on man and his ability to reinvent his own "habitat", the city, balancing both development and environmental sustainability.
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Riyadh, the capital city of Saudi Arabia, was the third final candidate for Expo 2030. The proposed theme for the Expo in Riyadh is "The Era of Change: Leading the Planet to a Foresighted Tomorrow".[4][5] The Expo is expected to coincide with the culmination of the Kingdom's Vision 2030.[3]
Rejected candidate[edit]
Odesa, Ukraine: Odesa, a city in Ukraine, had proposed a bid for Expo 2030. The proposed theme for the Expo in Odesa was "Renaissance. Technology. Future.".[4][5] The masterplan for the Expo in Odesa was focused on four large central pavilions, which would provide 80,000 square meters of exhibition space for the event.[6] However, the bid from Odesa was excluded in June 2023.[2]
Withdrawn candidate[edit]
Moscow, Russia: Moscow, the capital city of Russia, had proposed a bid for Expo 2030. The proposed theme for the Expo in Moscow was "Human Progress: A Shared Vision for a World of Harmony".[4] However, the bid from Moscow was withdrawn in May 2022 following its military invasion of Ukraine.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Stambaugh, Alex; Jeong, Sophie; Pennington, Josh (24 May 2022). "Russia withdraws its bid to host Expo 2030". CNN. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ a b Kazmin, Amy; Abboud, Leila (23 June 2023). "Rome vs Riyadh: Meloni and Prince Mohammed battle over World Expo 2030". Financial Times. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d Pineau, Elizabeth; Ausloos, Manuel (29 November 2023). "Saudi Arabia wins bid for 2030 world fair, beating Italy, S. Korea". Reuters. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d Badam, Ramola Talwar (31 October 2021). "Saudi Arabia bids for Expo 2030 - but who else is in the running?". The National. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Four visions for World Expo 2030" (Press release). Bureau International des Expositions. 8 December 2022. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ Carlson, Cajsa (2 December 2022). "Zaha Hadid Architects unveils modular pavilions for Odesa Expo 2030 bid". Dezeen. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
External links[edit]
Final candidates[edit]
Withdrawn candidates[edit]
- Odesa 2030 at the Wayback Machine (archive index)
- Moscow 2030 at the Wayback Machine (archive index)