The BIE is an international and intergovernmental organisation created by the Convention of Paris in 1928. The BIE came into effect in 1931 with the mission of regulating the World and International Exhibitions. France is the Depositary Power of the Convention.

The BIE headquarters is located in Paris, at 34 avenue d’Iéna, 75016.
Tel : (33) 1 45 00 38 63 – Fax (33) 1 45 00 96 15
e-mail: bie@bie-paris.org – Web site :www.bie-paris.org