EXPO 2027 Offers Chance to Discover World Through Play, Says BIE Secretary General

Dimitri Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), has emphasized the educational value of the upcoming EXPO 2027, particularly for students and schoolchildren in Serbia. He described the specialized international exhibition as a unique chance for individuals of all ages to explore the world through interactive and engaging experiences.

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Article 1 of the 1928 Convention defines Expo as an exhibition whose primary purpose is public education. It is a space where humanity presents the means at its disposal to respond to the needs of civilization, demonstrates progress in various fields, and opens perspectives for future development.

Kerkentzes referenced Article 1 of the 1928 Convention, defining an Expo as an exhibition primarily aimed at public education. He elaborated that these events serve as platforms where humanity showcases its means to address civilizational needs, demonstrates progress across various fields, and opens perspectives for future development. "EXPO is much more than an exhibition space – it is a global meeting place where knowledge, creativity, and innovation converge, enabling visitors to understand how societies evolve and how solutions to common challenges emerge," Kerkentzes stated.

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In this sense, 'Expo' is much more than an exhibition space – it is a global meeting place where knowledge, creativity, and innovation converge, enabling visitors to understand how societies develop and how solutions to common challenges emerge.

He further explained that visiting an Expo offers a rich and valuable educational experience. For young people, especially, whose curiosity about the world is immense, EXPO opens doors to discovery and imagination. From the cultural traditions of distant countries to the latest technological innovations, and from unfamiliar gastronomic specialties to new forms of entertainment, EXPO brings together diverse experiences that are difficult to find elsewhere. Through thematic pavilions, cultural exchanges, and international interaction, the event stimulates curiosity and encourages reflection.

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A visit to an 'Expo' exhibition is essentially a rich and valuable educational experience. For people of all ages, and especially for young people, whose curiosity about the world is greatest - 'Expo' opens doors to discovery and imagination.

Kerkentzes also highlighted the personal journey each visitor undertakes at an Expo. Whether exploring with family, friends, or classmates, each person follows a unique path shaped by moments of admiration, inspiration, and surprise. This individual exploration leads to a unique understanding of the world and its possibilities. For EXPO 2027 in Belgrade, he anticipates that students, schoolchildren, and people of all ages and abilities will have the opportunity to discover the world through play, gaining insights that will stay with them long after they leave.

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At 'Expo 2027' in Belgrade, students, schoolchildren, and people of all ages and abilities will have the opportunity to discover the world through play.