Expo2020

Photo: Alessandro Ripellino Arkitekter/Studio Adrien Gardère/Luigi Pardo Architetti

Expo 2020 Dubai
1 October 2021 - 31 March 2022

Co-creation for innovation

Photo: Alessandro Ripellino Arkitekter/Studio Adrien Gardère/Luigi Pardo Architetti

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  • We are hiring!

    Our recruitment platform is LIVE! Do you want to earn a unique experience working in the Swedish pavilion The Forest at Expo 2020? Apart from taking your chance to leave your mark on this mega event you will gain valuable experiences in an international context and networking opportunities for the future.

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  • Welcome Commissioner General, Jan Thesleff

    Starting in January 2021, the current Swedish Ambassador to Egypt, Jan Thesleff, will assume the role of the new Commissioner General of the Swedish Expo 2020 participation. He will be based in Stockholm for a few months before moving to Dubai in April.

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  • Minister for Foreign Trade welcomes the entire Sweden to Expo 2020

    The Swedish Minister for Foreign Trade Anna Hallberg talked directly to the members of the Swedish Expo 2020 National Committee on 13 November, ensuring that Expo 2020 would be the single largest export and investment promotion initiative from Sweden for the next coming years. Minister Hallberg also stressed the importance of all sectors of Sweden taking part at Expo 2020.

The journey towards Expo 2020 starts now

Innovation, sustainability and tech excellence – explore the best Sweden has to offer. The innovative and interactive Swedish pavilion – “The Forest” – is as a joint investment by the Swedish government and the private sector to promote export, investments and tourism. Follow us on this journey from Sweden to Dubai.

"The Forest” in Dubai

Watch this time-lapse to see the Swedish pavilion take shape (and count the rainy days).

Reconnecting the world

192 countries will participate - to date 210 million work hours have been completed.

The best of Sweden

Innovation, sustainability & tech excellence in five focus areas.

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Our very own Commissioner General, Mr. Jan Thesleff, is right now in Dubai attending the final International Participant Meeting, before the opening of Expo 2020 on October 1 this year. The expo will welcome more than 190 countries to showcase the best innovations on how we - together - further can develop this beutiful planet in the right direction. Soon there! #expo2020sweden #cocreationforinnovation #expo2020dubai #sweden Photo: Malak Sekkat
LAST CHANCE TO JOIN OUR MENTORSHIP PROGRAM. Submit your application to be part of our Swedish pavilion team before Friday 7 May.   Apply on our homepage: www.expo2020.se   #expo2020sweden #cocreationforinnovation #sweden #expo2020dubai Photo: Felix Öhlund
CREATE REAL SOLUTIONS. Hack for Earth is the global online hackathon that connects people from all around the world, in creating real solutions to the United Nations 17 SDG:s.  A hackathon is a competition in innovation, bringing brilliant minds and ideas together to work in teams on specific challenges. A jury chooses the best solutions according to a specific set of criteria, and after the hackathon the winners are brought to life in a customized accelerator program.  We invite all participating countries at Expo2020, and their citizens, to participate in our online hackathon! If you are passionate about creating global sustainable change, can communicate in English and have access to a computer you can join from anywhere in the world.  The Hack for Earth hackathon will start October 22nd and run for two weeks. Teams will work on their solution, and have access to mentors, workshops, lectures, data and technical support to create the real solutions to the UN 17 SDG:s the world needs.  Let’s Hack for Earth!  #expo2020sweden #cocreationforinnovation #expo2020dubai #dubai #Sweden  #hackforearth
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Frequently Asked Questions about Expo 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Expo 2020 is postponed by one year and will now be open from 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022.

Once Expo 2020 opens in October 2021, it will serve as a catalyst to bring the world back together to restart the global economy. The Swedish Expo 2020 Committee is looking forward to embarking on this slightly adjusted journey with all esteemed collaborative partners.

For more information, please read our FAQ here!

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