Share what works. Inspire the world.

  • Submissions open September 2026
  • Deadline: end of Q4 2026
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Could something you’re already doing inspire the world?

EXPO 2027 Belgrade is looking for proven initiatives that use play, sport or music to respond to contemporary challenges and create meaningful impact.

What You Need
to Know

  • Open to Collaborators

    Universities, research institutions, NGOs, cities, public institutions, foundations, cultural organisations, communities, businesses and other organisations.

  • Share Your Best Practice

    Submit an existing initiative that is already making a difference through play, sport or music.

  • Inspire Global Learning

    Selected contributions may become part of the curated Global Pavilion experience, giving the global community an opportunity to learn from practical solutions already making a difference.

  • Part of EXPO 2027

    Reach an international audience and become part of the EXPO 2027 story.

  • Submissions Open September 2026

    Deadline for submissions is the end of Q4 2026.

  • Selection by the Organiser

    All submissions will be reviewed and curated by EXPO 2027 Belgrade

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What is a Best Practice?

A Best Practice is an existing initiative, programme, methodology, service or approach that is already creating measurable positive impact — and has the potential to inspire or be adapted by others.

  • Already working
  • Demonstrable impact
  • Potential to inspire others
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What We Are Looking for

We are looking for initiatives that respond to real contemporary challenges through play, sport or music.

  • Real solution
  • Proven impact
  • Potential to transfer
  • Role of play, sport or music
  • Story worth sharing
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Who Can Apply?

The open call is for any organisations and individuals with an existing initiative that could inspire others.

  • Universities
  • NGOs
  • Public institutions
  • Foundations
  • Cultural organisations
  • Businesses
  • Other organisations
  • Individuals (where applicable)
How to apply for the EXPO 2027 Belgrade open call

How to
Apply

Read the guidelines

Learn about the criteria, process and key dates.

Prepare your submission

Describe your initiative, the challenge it addresses, its impact and how play, sport or music contributes.

Submit your application

Complete the online application form or send us your completed form by email.

Stay informed

We will contact you if your submission is selected for further development.

What You’ll Need
to Submit

Submitting a contribution does not guarantee selection. All proposals will be reviewed and curated by EXPO 2027 Belgrade.

  • 01

    A short description of your Best Practice

  • 02

    The Challenge it responds to

  • 03

    Evidence of impact and results

  • 04

    How play, sport or music contributes

  • 05

    Supporting materials (links, images, videos, documents)

  • 06

    Information about relevant rights and permissions

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Download and complete the form

Download the submission form, complete it and email it to theglobalpavilion@expobelgrade2027.org with any supporting materials.

Useful Documents

Everything you need to prepare your submission.

  • Theme
    Guide

    Learn more about the Global Pavilion and the evaluation criteria.

  • Official
    Open Call

    Public call for the submission of best practice proposals

  • Mandatory
    Declaration

    Declaration on the absence of grounds for exclusion of a potential collaborator

Questions?

We’re here to help.

theglobalpavilion@expobelgrade2027.org
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