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12/12/2019

BIE visit to World Expo Museum marks opening of ‘Read the World’ exhibition
World Expo Museum

The second meeting of the Board of Directors of the World Expo Museum took place today in Shanghai, under the co-chairmanship of Vicente G. Loscertales, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) and Mr. Hong Hao. The meeting of the Board of Directors notably focused on the World Expo Museum’s plans for upcoming exhibitions, and public outreach initiatives, as well as its participation in World Expo 2020 Dubai. Prior to the meeting on 12 December, the Secretary General inaugurated a temporary exhibition in the World Expo Museum dedicated to Expo documentation. The inauguration of ‘Read the World - An… READ MORE
10/12/2019

Floriade Expo 2022 targets local and international engagement
Expo 2022 Amsterdam Almere

A delegation representing Floriade Expo 2022 Amsterdam-Almere presented a progress report of the Expo preparations and ongoing activities on the occasion of the 166th General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). After approving a change of dates, so that Expo 2022 will be open from 14 April to 9 October, Member States were informed about the development and execution of the Master Plan. Chief Operations Officer Sven Stimac notably indicated that two main outdoor areas have been reserved for international participants, and that the first confirmed countries having already selected the location of their gardens. The Expo site’s… READ MORE
09/12/2019

Expo 2021 Doha invites the world to green the desert
Expo 2021 Doha

During the 166th General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) on 27 November 2019, representatives of Horticultural Expo 2021 Doha presented Member States with an overview of the progress being made for the event. With Expo 2021 Doha having received the BIE flag during the closing ceremony of Horticultural Expo 2019 Beijing, Mohammed Ali Al Khoori, the newly appointed Secretary General of the Qatari National Steering Committee for Expo 2021 Doha, reiterated the commitment of Qatari authorities and strong national support for the Expo. Mr. Al Khoori encouraged all BIE Member States to participate in Expo 2021, and… READ MORE
06/12/2019

Expo 2023 Buenos Aires presents results of calls for ideas
Expo 2023 Buenos Aires

A delegation representing the Organiser of Specialised Expo 2023 Buenos Aires delivered a progress report to BIE Member States during the 166th General Assembly of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) on 27 November. Led by Hernán Lombardi, the Minister of Public Media and Contents System of Argentina, the delegation notably informed the General Assembly about recent developments in preparations for the next Specialised Expo. As the first Expo of its kind to take place in Latin America, Expo 2023 Buenos Aires represents a transcendent project, and a number of milestones have already been met in the development of this… READ MORE
05/12/2019

Preparations on track for World Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai
Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai

One year after the election of Japan as the host country of World Expo 2025, Member States of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) were informed about ongoing and upcoming preparations, with an Expo 2025 delegation presenting a progress report to the 166th General Assembly of the BIE. Expo 2025 Ambassador Sadayuki Sakakibara offered an overview of the Government of Japan’s recent activities in preparation of the event, including the appointment of Hiroshi Kajiyama, the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry, as the Minister in charge of Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai. Mr. Sakakibara added that the Registration Dossier for the… READ MORE
04/12/2019

BIE Bulletin 2019 looks at country branding through the lens of Expos
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The Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) has published the 2019 edition of its annual Bulletin, this year entitled “Image of a Nation: Country branding at World Expos”. The BIE Bulletin is an annual publication focusing on a specific theme or issue arising from Expos, featuring articles written by internationally renowned experts. The 2019 edition gathers contributions from academics specialised in public diplomacy, country branding and history as well as practitioners with experience in preparing and executing successful nation branding strategies at Expos. The Secretary General of the BIE, Vicente G. Loscertales indicated: “By creating a public venue where a theme… READ MORE