In 2027, Belgrade is set to become the worldwide hub for education, culture, and innovation,drawing representatives from numerous countries to the Serbian capital for the Expoexhibition.
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Central theme
and main title:
PLAY FOR HUMANITY
Play for humanity is the central theme and main title of the Specialised EXPO event that will take place in Belgrade in 2027.
The idea of the theme is to highlight the vital importance of continuous reinterpretation and reimagining of the world around us through the prism of play as a method of discovery, creation, analytical observation, and surpassing the boundaries of the known. Play is of essential importance for today's society, which is full of changes, challenges, and uncertainties.
Sub-themes
EXPO 2027 divides its main theme Play for Humanity into three sub-themes that explore fundamental aspects of play, how it manifests, and its impact on shaping humankind:
Events
Visitors
Countries
Volunteers
Visits
Days
JANUARY 2022
A letter of candidature for EXPO 2027 was submitted from Prime Minister Ana Brnabić to the Secretary General of BIE, Dimitri S. Kerkentzes, by the Ambassador of Serbia to France and Monaco, H.E. Nataša Marić.
1885, ANTWERP
The then Kingdom of Serbia exhibited aside France, Germany, Austria, Canada, Great Britain, the Ottoman Empire, Portugal, Spain, the Kingdom of Romania and the USA. The pavilion of Serbia occupied 125 m² with 302 exhibitors in total. We won 157 awards
1900, PARIS
Serbia exhibited at a prominent location on the Seine, where it presented a pavilion that resembled a Serbian-Byzantine style church.
1958, BRUSSELS
Under the theme "New Humanism," the first post-war World Exhibition was held in 1958 in the Belgian city of Brussels, after a 19-year hiatus. The Yugoslav delegation particularly stood out with a unique pavilion designed by architect Vjenceslav Richter.
1967, MONTREAL
In the pavilion representing the architectural work of Miroslav Pešić, various scenes of urban life in Yugoslavia, natural landscapes, historical objects, ancient buildings, and much more were displayed. Highlights included the then pearls of infrastructure and architecture, including the Iron Gate on the Danube River (then under construction) and the Gazela Bridge in Belgrade (also then under construction), while special attention was devoted to the development of the Yugoslav business community.
2010, SHANGHAI
Serbia presented the pavilion of 1000m² with an interesting facade inspired by the shapes of Pirot’s carpet.
2015, MILAN
Under the title "Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life", this World Expo was held in the Italian city of Milan in 2015. The focus of the Milan World Expo was on the theme of nutrition and the development of new approaches to production, to ensure an adequate food supply for the increasingly numerous populations worldwide in the future. There were 144 countries participating in the exhibition, including Serbia.
1885, ANTWERP
The then Kingdom of Serbia exhibited aside France, Germany, Austria, Canada, Great Britain, the Ottoman Empire, Portugal, Spain, the Kingdom of Romania and the USA. The pavilion of Serbia occupied 125 m² with 302 exhibitors in total. We won 157 awards.
1900, PARIS
Serbia exhibited at a prominent location on the Seine, where it presented a pavilion that resembled a Serbian-Byzantine style church.
1958, BRUSSELS
Under the theme "New Humanism," the first post-war World Exhibition was held in 1958 in the Belgian city of Brussels, after a 19-year hiatus. The Yugoslav delegation particularly stood out with a unique pavilion designed by architect Vjenceslav Richter.
1967, MONTREAL
In the pavilion representing the architectural work of Miroslav Pešić, various scenes of urban life in Yugoslavia, natural landscapes, historical objects, ancient buildings, and much more were displayed. Highlights included the then pearls of infrastructure and architecture, including the Iron Gate on the Danube River (then under construction) and the Gazela Bridge in Belgrade (also then under construction), while special attention was devoted to the development of the Yugoslav business community.
2010, SHANGHAI
Serbia presented the pavilion of 1000m² with an interesting facade inspired by the shapes of Pirot’s carpet.
2015, MILAN
Under the title "Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life", this World Expo was held in the Italian city of Milan in 2015. The focus of the Milan World Expo was on the theme of nutrition and the development of new approaches to production, to ensure an adequate food supply for the increasingly numerous populations worldwide in the future. There were 144 countries participating in the exhibition, including Serbia.
From EXPO
to landmark
Paris -
Eiffel Tower
1889
The iconic Eiffel Tower was built as the entrance tower for the 1889 World Exhibition in Paris.
From EXPO
to landmark
The Plaza de España
1929
A square in the Parque de María Luisa that was built in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929 and has since become a popular spot in the city.
From EXPO
to landmark
Seattle -
Space Needle
1962
Built for the 1962 World Exhibition, the Space Needle became a symbol of Seattle and an important tourist attraction.
From EXPO
to landmark
Osaka -
Castle Park
1970
The Expo '70 in Osaka led to the creation of the beautiful Osaka Castle Park, a place of great significance for the city.
From EXPO
to landmark
Vancouver – Science World
1986
The building was built as Expo Centre for the Specialised Expo held in Vancouver, following the end in the 1987, it was repurposed as a science centre.
From EXPO
to landmark
Lisbon – Lisbon Oceanarium
1998
Built on a pier in the artificial lagoon, it is one of the largest aquariums in Europe.
From EXPO
to landmark
Zaragoza - Bridge Pavilion
2008
Today, one of the city’s landmarks, it was designed by architect Zaha Hadid as the main enterance to the Expo site. It conncets to parts of the city and at the same time it is a multi-level exhibition area.
From EXPO
to landmark
Shanghai -
China Pavilion
2010
The China Pavilion, also known as the Oriental Crown, is a distinctive structure from the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai.
From EXPO
to landmark
1889
The iconic Eiffel Tower was built as the entrance tower for the 1889 World Exhibition in Paris.
From EXPO
to landmark
1929
A square in the Parque de María Luisa that was built in 1928 for the Ibero-American Exposition of 1929 and has since become a popular spot in the city.
From EXPO
to landmark
1962
Built for the 1962 World Exhibition, the Space Needle became a symbol of Seattle and an important tourist attraction.
From EXPO
to landmark
1970
The Expo '70 in Osaka led to the creation of the beautiful Osaka Castle Park, a place of great significance for the city.
From EXPO
to landmark
1986
The building was built as Expo Centre for the Specialised Expo held in Vancouver, following the end in the 1987, it was repurposed as a science centre.
From EXPO
to landmark
1998
Built on a pier in the artificial lagoon, it is one of the largest aquariums in Europe.
From EXPO
to landmark
2008
Today, one of the city’s landmarks, it was designed by architect Zaha Hadid as the main enterance to the Expo site. It conncets to parts of the city and at the same time it is a multi-level exhibition area.
From EXPO
to landmark
2010
The China Pavilion, also known as the Oriental Crown, is a distinctive structure from the 2010 World Expo in Shanghai.
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The International Bureau of Expositions, an intergovernmental organization, oversees international exhibitions, commonly referred to as expos, global expos, or world expos, within the framework of the Convention Relating to International Exhibitions.
