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District 2020 - Audio Guide

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After the last visitor leaves at the end of March 2022, what happens to Expo 2020’s architectural, artistic and technological marvels? They will be reborn as District 2020. Opening in late 2022, District 2020 will be a smart, human-centric, mixed-use community that will extend Expo 2020’s vision of global innovation and collaboration for generations to come, forming a lasting legacy.

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Generally, a World Expo lasts six months. But planning for it can take around a decade. And the impact it makes on a city can last for centuries.

Legacy I: After the Expo Leaves Town

Get a glimpse of a future Dubai where the Expo site is transformed into District 2020, an all inclusive, smart city.

Legacy II: District 2020

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Future of Work 

District 2020 will evolve from Expo 2020 Dubai as a smart and sustainable city centered on the needs of its urban community. It will provide a curated innovation-driven business ecosystem that brings together global minds and embraces technology and digital innovation to support industry growth.

Following the six months of the World Expo, District 2020 will re-purpose 80% of the Expo’s build environment into an integrated mixed use community that will continue to attract businesses and people to work, live, visit and enjoy.

District 2020 has been designed to support the future of working and living, and facilitate connection and collaboration. It will be home to an inclusive and diverse community seeking a more balanced way of life – a place that prioritizes well-being, inspires new ideas, facilitates growth and enables human potential.

District 2020: The Future of Expo 2020 Dubai

District 2020 will retain nearly 80 per cent of Expo’s built environment, continuing the focus on sustainable development.

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District 2020 is the Future of Expo 2020 Dubai. This press conference introduces the vision behind this human-centric future city; designed to create a smarter, sustainable and more balanced way of life.

District 2020 Press Conference

The Taqdeer (appreciation) Award, launched by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, in 2014, is the first of its kind in the world that seeks to recognise companies for their labour policies and efforts, so as to inspire them to further improve their labour practices.

Taqdeer Awards help enhance the loyalty and commitment of employees to their work and increase productivity and enables them to take responsibilities to participate safely in the organisation’s working and decisions. Appreciation of their work motivates their creativity and commitment ultimately leading to serving the interest of companies and their employees. This year, the Taqdeer awards are being held at Expo 2020 Dubai in celebration of the work force behind 'the world's greatest show'. 

Taqdeer Recognition for Expo 2020 Dubai Contractors

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The Taqdeer awards are being held in celebration of the amazing work force behind Expo 2020 Dubai. 

Dubai Exhibition Centre - Audio Guide

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Expo 2020 connects minds from around the globe. These connections are not limited to the pavilions and parks, but also extend to the vast Dubai Exhibition Centre: a new, state-of-the-art venue for conferences, concerts and more. 

Conveniently located next to the recently completed Expo 2020 metro station, with striking views of the magnificent domed Al Wasl Plaza, the DEC offers 45,000 square metres of customisable event space, 14 exhibition and multi-use halls, on-site catering, and best-in-class audio-visual resources.


A light geometric pattern decorates the DEC’s extraordinarily broad front façade, which features a giant overhanging arch over the entrance to the central plaza area, as well as sloped surfaces that seem to angle away from the entrance like a pair of wings

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From farm to plate, the food value chain is an integral part of society, providing income and livelihoods for billions. But the way in which we currently cultivate our food is a signiﬁcant contributor to climate change through deforestation, land degradation, pollution, and food waste. Expo is a platform that brings stakeholders across value chains to spotlight localised solutions to food security, nutrition, and farming challenges. 
This event will explore how to grow food sustainably and will encompass approaches to climate-friendly agricultural practices that maximise productivity while operating in harmony with the environment.
It will also highlight Expo’s efforts and successes in planning Urban Agriculture into the Expo site and District 2020, as well as how International Participants include food and urban agriculture into their pavilion design and operations.

Growing Sustainably for a Growing World

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Spotlight on Expo and participating countries’ sustainability initiatives, standards and models for sustainable food production practices through their pavilion content, design, programming and operations.

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The Nexus for People and Planet

Located in the heart of the Opportunity District, the Nexus for People and Planet serves as the home for Expo 2020 Dubai's Programme for People and Planet, hosting a number of engaging events and talks that highlight some of the greatest challenges and opportunities of our time.

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Brent Babb, Regional Director Europe & Middle East North Africa at U S Soybean Export Council speaks during the Sustainability at Expo Nature’s Harvest Growing Sustainably for a Growing World at Nexus for People and Planet m52173

Dayna Baumeister, PhD, Director, The Biomimicry Center speaks during the Sustainability at Expo Nature’s Harvest Growing Sustainably for a Growing World at Nexus for People and Planet m52165

Dina Storey (emcee), Director of Sustainability Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai speaks during the Sustainability at Expo Nature’s Harvest Growing Sustainably for a Growing World at Nexus for People and Planet m52164

Dr Celso Moretti, President, Embrapa, Brazilian Agricultural Research Corporation and Board Member speaks during the Sustainability at Expo Nature’s Harvest Growing Sustainably for a Growing World at Nexus for People and Planet m52174

Dr Dionysia Angeliki Lyra, Halophyte Agronomist, International Center for Biosaline Agriculture (ICBA) speaks during the Sustainability at Expo Nature’s Harvest Growing Sustainably for a Growing World at Nexus for People and Planet m52

Jemilah Mahmood, Malasian Physician and Humanitarian Activist speaks during the Sustainability at Expo Nature’s Harvest Growing Sustainably for a Growing World at Nexus for People and Planet m52171

Phil Dunn, Sustainability Pavilion Senior Manager and Architect speaks during the Sustainability at Expo Nature’s Harvest Growing Sustainably for a Growing World at Nexus for People and Planet m52168

Sanjive Khosla, Senior Vice-President Transition Unit at Expo 2020 Dubai speaks during the Sustainability at Expo Nature’s Harvest Growing Sustainably for a Growing World at Nexus for People and Planet m52166

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From farm to plate, the food value chain is an integral part of society, providing income and livelihoods for billions. The ways in which we currently cultivate food by means of deforestation and food waste however, are all contributing adversely to climate change. Expo will serve as a platform to bring together all stakeholders in various value chains to spotlight localized solutions to food, nutrition and farming challenges. The programme will explore food sustainably, climate-friendly agriculture and other practices that work in harmony with the environment. 


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How do we sustainably grow food to meet future demand?

Food, Agriculture & Livelihoods Week

Sustainability @ Expo | Nature's Harvest: Growing Sustainably for a Growing World

Expo aims to deliver one of the most sustainable World Expos in history, supporting the UAE in its journey towards a green economy. Sustainability is integrated across both our operations and programming, embracing every opportunity to create meaningful impact, and inspiring the global community to play an active role in becoming part of a sustainable future.

The Live in Balance track of Expo 2020 Dubai's Programme for People and Planet features a tapestry of event series and experiences that spotlight our relationship with the natural world, and position Expo as a critical catalyst for restoring balance with our planet.