The exhibition EXPO 2027 is an international exhibition held under the auspices of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE). As a so-called ‘Specialised Expo’ – often referred to as a ‘small Expo’ – it focuses on a clearly defined theme of global significance, in contrast to the ‘major’ world exhibitions.
A key difference from traditional world exhibitions lies in their more compact format: they last three months instead of the usual six, and the Expo site covers a maximum of 25 hectares. The participating countries design their exhibitions and interior fittings individually, but the buildings are provided by the organisers rather than being constructed by the participating countries.
Trade fairs promote the exchange of knowledge, innovations and examples of best practice between countries, businesses, the scientific community and society.
Expo 2027 Belgrade, with the theme ‘Play for Humanity – Sport and Music for All’, brings together participants from all over the world to highlight new perspectives on social cohesion, creativity and sustainable development. In doing so, it continues the tradition of Expos as international platforms for dialogue, cooperation and shaping the future.
EXPO 2027 in Belgrade will be the first world exhibition to be held in the Western Balkans, bringing together people from all over the world. Austria is using this platform to showcase ideas, innovations and partnerships for a sustainable and liveable future.
Previous Expo Participations
„Pura Austria“
The architectural concept for the Austrian Pavilion came from the Strauss-Solid-Ritter consortium. The project offered an innovative overall solution in the interplay of architecture, art and business. With interactive "water landscapes", the Austrian appearance presented the quality, competence and beauty of the water-rich country in a surprising and progressive way. In the center of the pavilion, a walk-in snow globe awaited the visitors. Even from a distance, on the façade of the pavilion, visitors were greeted by an oversized photographic glacier landscape by artist Walter Niedermayr.
„Senses in unison“
Austria was represented with a spectacular pavilion made of porcelain by the architects Span&Zeytinoglu. In the pavilion, Austria was presented in a harmonious balance between urban and rural areas, cultural tradition, a modern way of life, an intact environment and innovative technology using multimedia.
„breathe.austria“
With "breathe austria", Austria presented a pointed contribution to the Expo's central theme. A 560 m² forest provided a sensory experience of air and climate. The 100 percent forest planting was a model contribution to urban practices, because the integral use of landscape can provide urban life forms with sufficient oxygen and cooling air. This in turn referred to Austria's sustainable reforestation policy and at the same time served as a model for modern urban planning. The amount was realized by team.breathe.austria.
„With brain, heart & muscle power”
With the Austrian concept by BWM Architects, Austria playfully dealt with the theme of the Expo. In a combination of high-tech and low-tech, interactive, surprising energy machines were driven by visitors. The focus was on playfully raising awareness or becoming aware of one's own possibilities and responsibility as a prerequisite for dealing with energy respectfully.
„Austria makes sense”
The architecture office querkraft realized a pavilion that combined Arabic-archaic wind towers with contemporary air-conditioning technology to create a signal against climate-damaging waste. The pavilion presented its motto "Austria makes sense" in several ways: with sustainable architecture, the exhibition and the innovative projects and products in the iLab, which showed Austria's innovative strength and economic competence. At the same time, the pavilion was a place for reflection, where visitors could consciously perceive themselves and the environment.
Composing the Future
Under the official Expo theme ‘Designing Future Society for Our Lives’, Austria presented ideas and solutions at Expo 2025 Osaka for shaping a prosperous future for our society, drawing on the interplay of nature, tradition and innovation.
