Memorandum of Cooperation Signed Between the BIE, Expo 2027 and the World Expo Museum

A Memorandum of Cooperation was signed in Shanghai on 7 May between the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), EXPO 2027 d.o.o. Belgrade and the World Expo Museum (WEM), establishing a framework for cooperation before, during and after Specialised Expo 2027 Belgrade. The Memorandum was signed by BIE Secretary General Dimitri Kerkentzes, Danilo Jerinić, Director of EXPO 2027 d.o.o. Belgrade, and Liu Wentao, Director of the World Expo Museum, in the presence of representatives of the World Expo Museum, the Shanghai Municipal Administration of Culture and Tourism, the Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia in Shanghai, the media and institutions. "The theme of our exhibition, 'Play for Humanity - Sport and Music for All,' carries a universal message of togetherness, creativity and the strength of the human spirit. Through this cooperation with the Bureau International des Expositions and the World Expo Museum, we confirm that Expo is not only an event, but a vision that connects people, inspires generations and leaves a lasting legacy," Jerinić said.

The Memorandum provides for cooperation in three phases. Before the exhibition, the World Expo Museum and Expo 2027 Belgrade will jointly organise promotional activities in Shanghai and China to present Expo 2027 Belgrade to Chinese and international audiences. During Specialised Expo 2027 Belgrade, from 15 May to 15 August 2027, the World Expo Museum will participate with its own pavilion, presenting an exhibition dedicated to the theme, the history of international exhibitions and the role of Expo in shaping global development. After Expo 2027 Belgrade, cooperation will continue through a special exhibition in Shanghai dedicated to the legacy of the Belgrade Expo, while part of the exhibits and documentation collected during the exhibition will become part of the World Expo Museum's permanent collection.