360What will happen in 2030?
9 moments from 2030 on 360n60, each told in 60 words or fewer.
- Future · 2030 · Planned
Saudi Vision 2030 reaches its target year
2030 is the target year of Saudi Vision 2030, the national plan launched in 2016 to diversify the economy, grow tourism, culture and sport, and raise quality of life. Many of its goals, from new industries to giga-projects such as NEOM and the Red Sea destinations, are measured against this year.
- Future · February 2030 · Confirmed
The French Alps host the Winter Olympics
In February 2030, the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games come to the French Alps, with events spread across mountain resorts and the city of Nice. It is France's fourth Winter Olympics, after Chamonix in 1924, Grenoble in 1968 and Albertville in 1992.
- Future · June–July 2030 · Confirmed
The World Cup celebrates its 100th year
The 2030 FIFA World Cup will be hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain, marking 100 years since the first tournament in Uruguay in 1930. To celebrate the centenary, the opening matches are planned in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay.
- Future · 1 October 2030 – 31 March 2031 · Confirmed
Expo 2030 opens in Riyadh
World Expo 2030 is planned to open in Riyadh on 1 October 2030 and run for six months, under the theme 'The Era of Change: Together for a Foresighted Tomorrow'. Countries from around the world will present ideas and innovations, and the Kingdom expects tens of millions of visits.
- Future · Around 2030–2031 · Planned
The International Space Station is retired
NASA and its partners plan to retire the International Space Station around the end of 2030 and guide it to a controlled re-entry over a remote part of the Pacific Ocean in 2031. Commercial space stations are being developed to take over its role in orbit.
- 1 October 2030 · from Riyadh wins the right to host Expo 2030
Expo 2030 Riyadh is due to open
- 2030 · from Saudi Arabia opens its doors to tourists from around the world
Riyadh hosts Expo 2030
- 2030 · from The first part of the International Space Station is launched
Planned retirement
- 2030 · from Uruguay hosts and wins the first FIFA World Cup
The World Cup's centenary tournament