RECENT NEWS:
The USA Pavilion are now hiring! Visit "Job Opportunities" for more info.
OUR GOAL:
The USA Pavilion's theme at Shanghai Expo 2010 is "Rising to the Challenge." It tells the story of the American spirit of perseverance, innovation, and community-building in a multi-dimensional, hi-tech presentation. The Pavilion presents the U.S. as a place of opportunity and diversity where people come together to change their communities for the better.
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When is the Shanghai Expo in 2010?
May 1st - October 31st
Where will the Shanghai Expo be located?
Both sides of Huangpu River on the Puxi, Pudong river banks
How large is the Expo site?
3.93 square km
What is the expected attendance to the Expo?
70 million : 60 million Chinese, 10 million foreign travelers
How many participants?
211 in total; 174 nations; 37 NGO’s
What is the expected attendance to the USA Pavilion?
5-6 million
How large is the USA Pavilion?
6,000 sq. m.
How much will the USA Pavilion cost?
US$61million (raised through private sector)
Who are the official organizers of the USA Pavilion?
Shanghai Expo 2010, Inc. Co-chaired by Ellen Eliasoph (bio) and Nick Winslow (download pdf bio)
Has China hosted an Expo before?
No, this is the first ever World Expo hosted by China.
Beatrice Camp