Expo Blog

Specialised Expo 1986 Vancouver, with its theme “Transportation and Communication: World in Motion – World in Touch,” was a landmark event that transformed its host city and left a lasting legacy for British Columbia and Canada. On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of its opening, here are five interesting facts you might not know about this iconic Expo:

The Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition has launched "Passing on the Story, to the Future", an official interview series recollecting memories of Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai.

One year has passed since the opening of Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai in Japan, a landmark event that brought the world together to celebrate human ingenuity, cultural exchange, and sustainable progress.

Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai brought the world together under the theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” Over six unforgettable months, more than 29 million visitors experienced groundbreaking innovations, shared cultural exchanges, and forged lasting connections.

One year after the gates of Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai closed, the innovations it showcased continue to make their mark. Among them are the winners of the first Expo Innovation Award, created by the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) and the Global Industrial and Social Progress Research Institute (GISPRI), to recognise Technological Innovation and Social Innovation showcased at Expos.

The inaugural edition drew more than 40 entries, and three were ultimately honoured: one in each category, plus a Special Recognition Award. One year on - and as the second edition of the Expo Innovation Award has been announced for Specialised Expo 2027 Belgrade - this is a look back at those three projects, what they achieved at the Expo, and how they continue to shape future society.