Expo Timeline
A scrollable history of every World Expo since 1851
PastLondon, United Kingdom
Industry of All Nations
The Great Exhibition at the Crystal Palace — the first World Expo, establishing a tradition of international cultural and industrial exchange.
PastParis, France
French Revolution Centennial
Home to the Eiffel Tower, built as the entrance arch — now an enduring symbol of World Expos.
PastMontreal, Canada
Man and His World
A transformative Expo exploring humanity's relationship with technology and nature.
PastShanghai, China
Better City, Better Life
The largest Expo in history by area and attendance, redefining urban sustainability discourse.
PastMilan, Italy
Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life
Focused on food security, sustainable agriculture, and cultural exchange around nourishment.
PastDubai, UAE
Connecting Minds, Creating the Future
Delayed to 2021–2022, this Expo pioneered digital twin technology and remote pavilion access.
PastOsaka, Japan
Designing Future Society for Our Lives
Concluded mid-2026. A celebration of life, health, and circular economy on Yumeshima island.
UpcomingBelgrade, Serbia
Play and Creativity — The Art of Growing Up
The next Specialised Expo, exploring how play and creativity shape childhood and innovation.
UpcomingRiyadh, Saudi Arabia
The Era of Change: Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow
Saudi Arabia's bid-winning World Expo, promising the largest site in Expo history.