President Donald Trump appointed Secretary of State Marco Rubio to chair the World Expo 2035, following the U.S. intention's to bid to host the event. (Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images)
The World Expos, known as International Registered Exhibitions, are a gathering of nations intended to, "[find] solutions to pressing challenges of our time," according to the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE).
The event offers "engaging and immersive activities" under one universal theme, according to the organization’s website.
Trump also touted the opportunity would create more jobs in the country and stimulate economic growth.
"In my [f]irst [t]erm as President, I fought hard to bring the 2026 FIFA World Cup and 2028 LA Summer Olympics to the [U.S.]," Trump continued. "I now have the [h]onor of hosting as the 47th President, plus America250, G20 Doral and the G7."
The most recent World Expo event took place in Osaka Kansai, Japan in 2025. The event, which was held from April 13 to Oct. 13, welcomed more than 29 million visitors, according to BIE.
Trump touted the opportunity would increase jobs and positively impact the economy in his announcement on Thursday, Jan. 22. (Mandel Mgan/AFP Getty Images)
Egypt has shown "strong interest" in also hosting the 2035 event, according to reports, citing "new administrative capital" and the country’s growth. After losing the bid to host the 2030 event, South Korea floated the idea of exploring a 2035 bid.
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"I will speak with the central government and Busan residents to review whether we should bid for the World Expo in 2035," Busan Mayor Park Heong-joon said in 2023. "Busan will continue to take on the challenge to create a better future for humanity."
Fox News reached out to the Department of State and the White House and have not received comment at the time of publication.
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