Dubai: The Expo 2020 Dubai Bureau will host its first International Planning Meeting (IPM) on Monday, it said in a statement on Sunday.
Representatives of nations from around the world will gather at the IPM, which will take place in Dubai until Tuesday. It is organised with the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), the governing body for World Expos.
At this meeting, Expo 2020 Dubai will discuss with government and diplomatic officials the benefits of participating in the World Expo.
“This International Planning Meeting is the first major event in an ongoing programme of international engagement. We are collaborating with potential participants by sharing our vision and involving them in the plans that are being delivered, in order to ensure that Expo 2020 Dubai stands out not only for its exceptional visitor experience and seamless operations, but also for its lasting legacy that benefits all,” Reem Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation and Director General Bureau Expo Dubai 2020, said in a statement.
She pointed out that there are many opportunities to engage and work together to “create value, both during the journey to Expo and at the event itself.”
“We want countries to join us early in the process to maximise those opportunities,” she said.
The IPM agenda includes presentations, panel discussions, workshops covering the details of the Expo 2020 Dubai master plan, theme and visitor journey, as well as business opportunities in the UAE for innovation, trade and investment, and knowledge transfer.
Expo 2020 Dubai expects to host more than 180 countries. Each country will have an individual pavilion, and participant countries will be able to directly engage with 25 million visitors at the mega-event. This is expected to help them generate a wide range of business opportunities and access regional markets through the Expo, according to the statement.
