The Future Venue of World Expo 2030

The Future Venue of World EXPO 2030

The World Expo 2030 scheduled to begin on Oct. 1, 2030, and continue until April 1, 2031, is desired by four countries; Italy, Saudi Arabia, Ukraine, and South Korea bidding as the Expo host. This world event plans to attract at least 40 million international visitors.

The World Expo is honoured as one of the top three major world international events along with the Olympics and World Cup. Dated back to the mid-19th century.

The World Expo is established as a valuable for integrating the ideas and technologies of all 170 BIE (BurESP International des Expositions) states members' aim in solving the common challenges facing humanity.

This global event gives the opportunity for the world nations to showcase their unique transient miniature worlds enchanted with future tech, world-class arts and displays that foster cultural dialogues with the global citizens.

Asia+ Venue Collection today's news is observing the future venue site of these 4 countries participating in expo host bidding, their future commitment reflected within their event theme and highlighting the development plan of the expo venue sites in which they prepare to win the next World Expo 2030.

South Korea

Host City: Busan

Busan Expo Theme: Transforming Our World, Navigating Toward a Better Future

Busan is the 2nd largest city in South Korea, a modern port city yet rich with cultural sites and holds many important international events, such as Busan International Film Festival and Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC).

The theme in wider perspective focuses on Planet: Sustainable living with nature, Prosperity: Innovation Technology for Humanity, People: Inclusive Society.

The Expo Venue site proposed: North Port (Bukhang)

North Porth stands as the Maritime Capital of Northeast Asia.

South Korea promises to develop the World Expo venue with an Eco-friendly environment harmonizing industry, people, and nature. A site that supports economic and sustainability plans.

Inside a 3.43 million sqm in total area. The future of Busan World Expo 2030 venue includes; the Urban Forest Expo Park, Artificial Island Floating Park, Waterfront with breathtaking Infinity Ocean view, Event & Culture Yard, UN Habitat's Floating City, Expo Village meant for the VIP and Exhibitor Accommodation, Transformation Square that offers Pop-up programmes, Participants' Pavilions, Retail and other support facilities.

Busan city itself offers great accessibility by both air and sea and has close proximity to the airport, modern railways, and bus stations.

The Busan World Expo 2030 bid is led by South Korea Prime Minister Han Duck Soo and the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

Host city: Riyadh

Riyadh Expo Theme: The Era of Change: Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia’s capital and main financial hub, is on a desert plateau in the country’s centre.

The Kingdom Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stated that the ambition to host the world expo is part of Saudi's 2030 Vision aims to diversify the Saudi economy and develop the nation’s tourism and recreation sectors.

The Expo Venue site proposed: North of Riyadh, around an ancient Wadi

The total area size of 6 million sqm is divided into 3.38 million sqm of experiential space, 432,000 sqm designated for national pavilions, and 2.62 million sqm for supporting amenities and expo facilities.

The Expo site will also be designed to indulge various entertainment purposes by building facilities such as public parks, e-game spaces, performance stages, and sports venues.

Fahd Al-Rasheed, CEO of the Royal Commission of Riyadh City stated that the Kingdom as part of the World Expo 2030 bid, Riyadh plans to build one of the world’s largest public-transport networks, including a new airport, a huge urban park, a massive urban-greening project, and turns the entire Riyadh city into an open art gallery without walls.

Notes: We couldn't find any images or official video showing the venue site masterplan (rendered design) for Riyadh Expo 2030 - only the wording information inside their official website https://riyadhexpo2030.sa/

Italy

Host City: Roma / Rome

Roma Expo Theme: People and territories: human regeneration, inclusion and innovation

Rome is the capital city of Italy filled with historical sites and legacy that span 28 centuries. Today Rome is served as a metropolitan city that seats important United Nations' specialised agencies, such as; FAO, WFP and IFAD, as well as the headquarters of many international businesses such as Eni, Enel, Grouppo TIM, Leonardo S.p.A., luxury fashion house Fendi, and BNL bank.

The Expo Venue site proposed: Tor Vergata

Tor Vergata is located in the Southeast of Rome city, a district harbouring the Tor Vergata University, student housing, a global research centre, and ancient and modern monuments. The city plan to unite the existing neighbourhoods' assets into a single masterplan that will transform Tor Vergata into a district of knowledge and innovation. In between the city and the natural landscape, a Boulevard will be developed, this boulevard area designated for the exhibitor pavilions to build.

Rome Expo 2030 is led by Ambassador Giampiero Massolo as the President of the Committee and Plenipotentiary Minister Giuseppe Scognamiglio as Director General.

Ukraine

Host City: Odesa

Odesa Expo Theme: Renaissance. Technology. Future

The Expo Venue site proposed: Khadzhibey estuary, a large green land located along Ob'izna Rd.

With a total area size of 80,000 sqm, it plans to build four central pavilions surrounded by small participants' pavilions, a convention center, and hotels.

The location has close proximity to the city centre, the Airport, the railway, and the seaport, making it conveniently accessible to visit the Expo and explore the other part of Odesa city.

The expo venue will be designed by the Zaha Hadid Architect firm which is famous for designing Atypical architecture around the world.

Odesa is heavily concerned about sustainability so they choose technologies that allow the building structures to be easily recycled after the World Expo is over.

Odesa World Expo will be designed first and foremost with a legacy in mind. After the World Expo is done, the area later will be naturalized and integrated with the coastal eco-green area serving as a welcoming park to the people of Odesa.

Quoted from the Ukraine President, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said that “In a city that has always been multinational and multicultural, a city of diversity with ancient connections throughout the world, when you visit Ukraine and our Odesa in 2030, you will feel the power and culture of not just one country and one city… you will feel the potential of all humanity.”?

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What do you think about the future venues of these countries prepared?

Seems like Busan and Riyadh are competing with mega project development design, which aligns with the ongoing city development. Whilst Rome and Odesa are heavily focusing on green sustainability with the surrounding environment and neighbourhoods. We foresee that each candidate country has its own strength to perform. Let's wait this 2023 November on which country is given the honour as the official host of World Expo 2030.

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