Final Commissioner General’s Report Ambassador Villarreal: "Welcome to the USA Pavilion! For 184 days, from May 1 to October 31, 2010, these words were uttered as the world came together for the record-breaking Shanghai Expo. I am pleased to present this final report which chronicles the success of U.S. participation at this epic world gathering critical to U.S.-China relations." Full Text»

USA Pavilion Gala Dinner

May 22: USA Pavilion hosted a special reception to mark the opening night. Full Text» Video»

Opening of the USA Pavilion

Apr. 30: The USA Pavilion opens with ceremonial event thanking the many corporate partners and companies that supported the effort. Full Text» Video»

Launch of the USA Pavilion

This USA Pavilion will showcase American innovation, it will demonstrate the kind of values that America holds dear – freedom, diversity, teamwork, creativity – and it will be built around the theme “Better Cities and Better Lives.” Full Text» Video»

U.S. Commissioner General Jose H. Villarreal has been named as U.S. Commissioner General of Section of the United States Exhibition to World Expo Shanghai 2010. Commissioner General Villarreal will head United States participation. He is responsible for oversight of the U.S. Pavilion. In addition, he is the official U.S. government representative to the Government of China on issues relating to World Expo Shanghai 2010. More»