Prev Next Expos: This week in the news - 24 May 2019 WORLD EXPOS ▶ Expo 2020 Dubai Thematic Districts completed as progress continues on Expo site Construction of Expo 2020’s three Thematic Districts has finished, as Organisers of the next World Expo keep pace with plans to complete all Expo-led construction by the end of 2019 [Video] Khaleej Times Read more Turkmenistan reveals Expo 2020 pavilion Turkmenistan has unveiled the design of its Expo 2020 pavilion, which will showcase the country’s heritage and development priorities. Atavatan Read more (in Turkmen) African Union prepares Expo 2020 participation In preparation for World Expo 2020 Dubai, the African Union has held a workshop with Expo 2020 Organisers dedicated to the organisation's participation at the next World Expo. African Union Read more Expo Academy offers unique training programme for UAE nationals Expo 2020 Dubai will launch next month the Expo Academy training programme, offering 350 UAE nationals the chance to learn, develop skills and contribute to the success of Expo 2020 Dubai. Expo 2020 Dubai Read more SPECIALISED EXPOS ▶ Expo 2023 Buenos Aires Six international idea contests launched for Expo 2023 The Organisers of Specialised Expo 2023 Buenos Aires have announced the launch of six international ideas contests to gather proposals for the Expo’s pavilions, public spaces and contents. The different contests, organised in partnership with Argentinian architects’ associations, will be open from late May to August. Grupo La Provincia Read more (in Spanish) HORTICULTURAL EXPOS ▶Expo 2019 Beijing Expo 2019 hosts Caribbean Music Festival Visitors to Expo 2019 were treated to a wide array of live Caribbean music on 19 May as the Horticultural Expo held its Caribbean Music Festival within the Guirui Theatre. Bahamas Local Read more Qatar’s presence at Expo 2019 Beijing The pavilion of the State of Qatar is one of the largest at Expo 2019 Beijing and has received a quarter of a million visitors since its opening. The country’s pavilion also highlights Qatar’s preparations for hosting Horticultural Expo 2021 Doha. The Peninsula Read more UPCOMING 165th General Assembly of the BIE On 28 May, the 165th session of the General Assembly of the BIE will take place in Paris, with presentations from all ongoing and upcoming Expos. Live updates from the BIE’s Twitter feed. Twitter