Riyadh Expo 2030

Riyadh Expo 2030 is an international exhibition that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia won the bid to host. It will be held in Riyadh from October 1, 2030, to March 31, 2031, under the theme "The Era of Change: Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow".

Riyadh Expo 2030 Participants

Riyadh Expo 2030 is an invitation to imagine a better future and discover the steps needed to create a sustainable and prosperous world. The exhibition features more than 246 participants, including international organizations, NGOs, states, companies, universities, innovators, artists, and entrepreneurs. The exhibition employs science and technology to spark visitors’ imaginations and enrich their experience in visualizing the future and exploring different ways of living it.

Riyadh Expo 2030 Budget

Riyadh Expo 2030 has a budget of USD7.8 billion and is expected to attract forty million visitors and one billion virtual visits.

Riyadh Expo 2030 Themes

Riyadh Expo 2030 is centered around technology, innovation, sustainability, and global collaboration, and aims to provide equal space for all participating countries.

The subheadings of Riyadh Expo 2030 focus on three themes: A Better Tomorrow, Climate Action, and Prosperity for All. The first theme addresses building future visions for the year 2050 through innovations and discoveries in the fields of science and technology, exploring ways to face challenges in order to serve humanity, and addressing the ethics of science and technology. The second theme contributes to preserving and renewing ecosystems and natural resources through international cooperation, driving innovation, and searching for sustainable solutions. The third theme aims to create a more inclusive world, promote opportunities and equality by addressing global imbalances, and share countries' cultural perspectives, future aspirations, and surrounding circumstances.

Riyadh Expo 2030 Website

Riyadh Expo 2030 will take place in an area close to King Khalid International Airport and the King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC). The proposed master plan for Riyadh Expo 2030 combines the concepts of an oasis and a garden, from which the name of the city of Riyadh is derived. The plan is characterized by the design of a futuristic city around an ancient valley, with a total area of 6,000,000 m², including a fenced area of approximately 3,380,000 m² dedicated to interactive experiences, 2,620,000 m² for services and facilities, and 432,000 m² for international pavilions.

Riyadh Expo 2030 logo

Riyadh Expo 2030 logo was designed in the form of a palm tree with six fronds, each representing a distinctive style and color, highlighting the diversity and vitality of the city of Riyadh. It also introduces the themes of the exhibition, which include nature, science, technology, architecture, art, and heritage.

Expo 2030 Official Registration File

On March 7, 2025, Saudi Arabia submitted the official registration file to host World Expo 2030 in Riyadh to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). The submission of the file marked one of the most important stages in Saudi Arabia's preparation for hosting Expo 2030, as it represents the foundational starting point for implementing practical plans and beginning preparations for the global event. It also demonstrates Saudi Arabia’s commitment to fulfilling its international obligations and confirms its high organizational capacity and potential to host global events. The file was reviewed by the International Bureau of Exhibitions and member states in preparation for official approval by the General Assembly, allowing Saudi Arabia to begin practical preparations and send official invitations for international participation through diplomatic channels.

Saudi Arabia was selected to host Expo 2030 in 2023 through a secret ballot during the BIE General Assembly meeting held in Paris. Saudi Arabia's bid received 119 votes from member states, competing against two other cities: Busan in South Korea and Rome in Italy.