Proposal For 2020 World's Fair Theme - Term Paper Example

Sur Lecturer Memo The 2020 World Fair Theme INTRODUCTION and purpose The overall objective of this proposal is to determine a single cohesive theme around which the 2020 World Expo will be centered as well as the location. This will be done through reviewing the themes of the past and present World Expos such as Chicago’s 1893 Exposition venerating the discovery of America by Columbus and the Germany’s Exposition 2000 themed “Man, Nature, and Technology. This proposal therefore seeks to compose a Memo in which the specifics of the chosen 2020 World Expo theme are conveyed.

Background and need The development of this proposal has resulted from the idea that the World Expo has not been carried out in Africa, Middle East, and South East Asia in its history. After every five years, World Expos is carried out for about six months and attracts millions of guests. Sources indicate that among countries that placed their bids to host the 2020 World Expo such as Dubai, Russia, Turkey, Brazil, United Arab Emirates, and Thailand, Dubai has the best chances of winning the bid (Sukhdey 75).

This is because Dubai’s bid is the best funded and the most ambitious plan that will change totally vacant desert regions to oasis. Dubai has also spent a lot of money to corral talent from all over the world to plan for its bid. The information in this proposal is need because it details the theme of the 2020 World Expo: “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future.” The proposal also indicates how beneficial the 2020 World Expo will be to Dubai. Scope and limitation This proposal specific information about the 2020 World Expo, some of which include the location of the Exposition, the theme of the exposition, the current situation of the World Expo and the benefits of the Exposition, how the theme will appeal to the public, and how the theme will be evident in the fair.

PROPOSAL FOR 2020 WORLDS FAIR THEME Relevance The International Exhibitions Bureau has evaluated the potential of Dubai to host the 2020 World Fair under the theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”. This theme is very relevant to the current world’s situation and economic realities. This theme will enable the city to move ahead in terms of infrastructure, growth, and connectivity. The entire world will obviously benefit from the result of the Exposition. This is because in the whole history of the World Fair, structures that later become iconic symbols in the host cities are constructed.

For example the 1992 Space Needle in Seattle and the 1889 Eiffel Tower (Sukhdey 79). Representation The 2020 World’s Fair Theme will be evident at the fair itself due to the exhibits that will be available. Due to the location, the theme will also be evident as it will see the emirates build, on the site that lies between Abu Dhabi and Dubai international airports, a three part octopus shaped building that will eventually turn into a national history museum, a university, and a conference and art center after the completion of the fair.

This will elucidate the representation of the theme. Marketability The theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”, from its nature will appeal, attract and draw the public to the fair. This is because the victory of Dubai to host the 2020 World Fair will be the first in South East Asia, North Africa, and Middle East. The entire population will be obviously eager to attend the fair to experience both the foreign and domestic possible exhibition such as buildings, foods, images, music, and entertainment.

However, the victory of Dubai will however be announced in November when a select committee from the International Exhibitions Bureau gives their final decision. Conclusion This proposal has detailed the objective and purpose of the 2020 World Fair and determined a cohesive theme around which it will be centered as well as the location. This proposal therefore has covered the specifics of the chosen 2020 World Expo theme as illustrated above. Works Cited Sukhdey, Pavan. Corporation 2020: Transforming Business for Tomorrows World.

London: Island Press. 2012.