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Group of spectators taking photos at the World Expo event by César Corona

CPD's César Corona analyzed the lessons the U.S. should learn from its failure to host the Expo 2027.

U.S. Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. (Photo: César Corona / Expomuseum.)

This photo essay series explores Expo 2020 Dubai through historical context, individual country participation and PD opportunities through Expos.

Japan Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai. (Image: Japan Pavilion.)

This photo essay series explores Expo 2020 Dubai through historical context, individual country participation and PD opportunities through Expos.

Morocco Pavilion at Expo 2020 Dubai (César Corona / Expomuseum).

This photo essay series explores Expo 2020 Dubai through historical context, individual country participation and PD opportunities through Expos.

Germany Pavilion at night. (© German Pavilion Expo 2020 Dubai / Bjoern Lauen. Used with permission.)

This photo essay series explores Expo 2020 Dubai through historical context, individual country participation and PD opportunities through Expos.

National Day of Mexico at Expo 2020 Dubai. (César Corona / Expomuseum.)

This photo essay series explores Expo 2020 Dubai through historical context, individual country participation and PD opportunities through Expos.

The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations, Crystal Palace, London, 1851. Image: Courtesy of Expo 2020 Dubai.

This photo essay series explores Expo 2020 Dubai through historical context, individual country participation and PD opportunities through Expos.

Photo of Expo 2020 Dubai main entrance by César Corona / Expomuseum

This photo essay series explores Expo 2020 Dubai through historical context, individual country participation and PD opportunities through Expos.