Belgrade Expo 2027 breaks records with 139 countries confirmed
Translated from Serbian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Belgrade's Expo 2027 has secured participation from 139 countries and organizations, setting a record for a specialized Expo exhibition.
- This makes it the fastest-filling Expo in history, surpassing previous participation dynamics.
- Serbia is undertaking significant development projects for the Expo, with over 3,500 workers and 500 machines currently on-site.
Belgrade's Expo 2027 is set to be the most successful specialized Expo to date, having already confirmed participation from 139 countries and organizations. Danilo Jeriniฤ, General Director of "Expo 2027" Belgrade, announced that this number of participants is unprecedented for a specialized Expo, making Belgrade's event the fastest to fill its roster.
Jeriniฤ highlighted that Serbia has already broken a record with the highest number of participating countries in such an exhibition. He emphasized that the rapid confirmation of participation reflects the successful groundwork laid for the Expo since its inception. The decision to award Serbia the organization of the specialized exhibition three years ago marked the beginning of what is described as one of the most demanding development projects in modern Serbia.
"We succeeded. We won," Jeriniฤ stated, reflecting on the progress made over the past three years. He noted the transformation from a candidate city to an organizer of major international meetings, achieving a record number of confirmed participants, and witnessing the daily construction of a new part of the city. Two international participant meetings held in Belgrade, with 154 and over 140 countries respectively, have further solidified international trust in Serbia and the Expo 2027 project.
Currently, the construction site buzzes with activity, employing over 3,500 workers and utilizing more than 500 machines. The intensive work aims to ensure that participating countries receive their spaces on schedule. Jeriniฤ expressed confidence that the project is on the right path, underscoring the significant progress and the strong international backing for Expo 2027 Belgrade.
Originally published by N1 Serbia in Serbian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.