Internship Vacancies
Member since: 17 Dec 1930
There has been a German presence at World Expos since the first – the 1851 Great Exhibition in London. As an active participant in Expos, Germany was one of the 31 countries that signed the Paris Convention of 1928 that created the BIE. Germany’s involvement in Expos has continued ever since with regular participation in Expos and the organisation of World Expo 2000 in Hannover. Germany has also been host to two Specialised Expos (Expo 1957 in Berlin and Expo 1965 Munich), and five Horticultural Expos.
Expo 2000 Hannover
Expo 1957 Berlin
Expo 1965 Munich
IGA Expo 1963 Hamburg
IGA Expo 1983 Munich
IGA Expo 1993 Stuttgart
IGA Expo 2003 Rostock
Pavilion typeSelf-Built Pavilion
ThemeCampus Germany: An engaging look at an environmental trailblazer
Architect(s)LAVA, facts and fiction
Size (m2)4,561
LocationSustainability
AwardGold – Theme Interpretation – pavilions larger than 2,500m2
ThemeEnergy on Track
Size (m2)1,000
AwardGold - "Theme Development" Category - pavilions larger than 700 m2
National Day12 Jul 2017
Ahead of the opening of Expo 2017 Astana, the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) asked Dietmar Schmitz, the National Commissioner of the Pavilion of Germany, about the country’s participation.
D. Schmitz: Our pavilion puts the Energiewende (energy transition) “Made in Germany” at the centre, focusing on expansion of renewables and increase in energy efficiency. We will present what is already possible today with innovative technologies and processes, for example in solar energy, wind power, geothermal and hydro power. We have interactive exhibits and current examples from Germany to show the impact of changing to renewables on everyday life, from smart homes to mobility.
We will also take a look at the energy supplies of the future, and present ways of moving forward in areas such as smart networking and energy storage.
D. Schmitz: The German Pavilion will present an attractive mix of entertainment and information, showcasing Germany’s skills and expertise in solutions to ensure future energy supplies for our planet. We will address both the experts and the general public, including families and children of all ages.
The narrative of our exhibition is based on the idea of zooming in – from the global perspective to the bird’s eye view to the local approach, down to the individual human being and his or her energy. A major aspect of our pavilion is that we actively involve visitors. All the exhibits invite them to touch and try out.
The emotional highlight of the pavilion is the Energy Show, which focuses on the main drivers of the energy transition – human beings. The setting is a twelve-sided room where visitors get together to activate a spectacular laser show with amazing images. This shared experience stands for the power of the individual in cooperation with other individuals, and is intended to whet people’s appetites for a new energy era.
D. Schmitz: We want to present Germany at the Expo as a competent and reliable partner for future energy supply, playing an important part in know-how transfer, as one of the leading industrial nations. Apart from that it is our goal to present Germany at Expo 2017 Astana as a welcoming, attractive and hospitable country. That naturally includes the German restaurant with typical regional dishes and an attractive cultural programme. We would also hope that our presentation of the states of Germany and their numerous tourist attractions will arouse people’s interest in Germany, making them curious to find out more about our country.
ThemeFields of Ideas
Architect(s)SCHMIDHUBER
Size (m2)4,913
AwardGold - "Theme Development" category - pavilions larger than 2,000m2
National Day18 Jun 2015
ThemeSeavolution
LocationAtlantic Ocean Cluster
AwardGold - "Theme Development" Category - pavilions larger than 750 m2
National Day15 Jun 2012
ThemeBalancity : A City in Balance
Architect(s)Schminhuber + Partner GbR/Milla & Partner Gmbh
Size (m2)6,000
LocationZone C
AwardGold - "Theme Development" category - Pavilions Category A
National Day19 May 2010
ThemeA Journey on Futuristic Rafts
LocationEdificio Viento
AwardGold - "Thematic aspect of the pavilion" Category - pavilions larger than 750 m2
National Day19 Jun 2008
ThemeBionis
Size (m2)1,620
LocationGlobal Common 3
AwardGold - "Content" Category - pavilions larger than 1296 m2
National Day13 Apr 2005
ThemeTimber, glass, steel and tension
Architect(s)Wund Gruppe
Size (m2)24,000
LocationPavilion Est
National Day03 Oct 2000