expo2020: benelux pavilion update
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OF CREATING THE FUTURE
1 COUNTRY,1 PAVILION
182DAYS
FIRST TIME IN EXPO HISTORYIN MIDDLE EAST, AFRICA AND SOUTH ASIA REGION
FIRSTEXPO
From 1 October 2021 to 31 March 2022, visitors will experience warm Emirati hospitality at its finest. Discover world-class global culture, international cuisines, thrilling entertainment, state-of-
the-art innovative technologies, and much more.
SPACE
CLIMATE AND BIODIVERSITY
URBAN AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
3 – 9 October 2021
17 – 23 October 2021
31 October – 6 November 2021
YOUTH WOMEN & GIRLSTECH, INNOVATION & CREATIVITY
CROSS CUTTING THEMES
IN ASSOCIATION WITH DP WORLD
TOLERANCE AND INCLUSIVITY
14 – 20 November 2021
THEME WEEKS
GOLDEN JUBILEE 5 – 11 December 2021
KNOWLEDGE AND LEARNING
12 – 18 December 2021
IN ASSOCIATION WITH DUBAI CARES
TRAVEL AND CONNECTIVITY
GLOBAL GOALS
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
FOOD, AGRICULTURE, AND LIVELIHOODS
WATER
9 – 15 January 2022
16 – 22 January 2022
30 January – 5 February 2022
20 – 26 February 2022
20 – 26 March 2022
BUILD BRIDGES
THRIVE TOGETHER
LIVE IN BALANCE
VISION 2071
LEAVE NO ONE BEHIND
PROGRAMME SERIES OBJECTIVE
KNOW ONE ANOTHER BETTER
CATALYSE OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL
ENABLE ECONOMIC GROWTH & PARTNERSHIPS
RESTORE BALANCE WITH THE PLANET
CREATE VALUE WITH THE UAE
PROGRAMMES
• Flip Your World View• Cultures in Conversation• Dignified Storytelling• Women of Arabia / Islam
• SDG Programme• Best Practice Programme• Women in Development • Expo Live Regular Series
• Policy Series• Intangible Cultural Heritage• Golden Jubilee Programme• Ministerial Dinners
• Sustainability @ Expo • Conservation for Hope• Coming Full Circle
• Global Business Forums• Thematic Business Forums• Participant Business Briefings• Expo Live Panels and Networking
PROGRAMME SERIES
PROGRAMMES
9 Thematic Business Forums: “Harnessing Opportunities”
Global Business Forums
Country Business Briefings
Business Calendar
Expo 2020 B2B App
Business Connect Center
THRIVE TOGETHEREnable Economic Growth & Partnerships
PRODUCTS
Business Visitor Journeys
Expo 2020, in partnership with Dubai Chamber will host 3
Global Business Forums: Africa, Latin America, and for the
first time ASEAN.
The Global Business Forums will involve prominent
stakeholder, leading decision makers, as well as industry
experts engaging in dialogues in areas that relate to
overcoming global challenges, and fostering economic growth as well as trade and investment.
GLOBAL BUSINESS FORUMS
GBF AFRICAOct 13–14 2021
GBF ASEANDEC 8–9 2021
GBF LATIN AMERICAMAR 23–24 2022
THEMATIC BUSINESS FORUMS
Opportunities in Space
Opportunities in Climate Change & Biodiversity
Opportunities in Travel & Connectivity
Opportunities in Knowledge & Learning
Opportunities in Urban & Rural Development
Opportunities in Global Goals
Opportunities in Health & Wellness
Opportunities in Food, Agriculture & Livelihoods
Opportunities in Water
9 x Thematic Business Forums
Collaboration between Expo 2020, Participants & Partners
Highlight non-traditional business opportunities
Opportunities for meaningful conversations and knowledge transfer
COUNTRY BUSINESS BRIEFINGS
Country Business Briefings
Hosted on National / Honor Day
Shed light on business and investment
opportunities
Presence of country’s
government and business
officials
BUSINESS CONNECT CENTRE
C H A M B E R S O F C O M M E R C E F R O M T H E U A E & G C C
G L O B A L I N V E S T M E N T E N T I T I E S & V E N T U R E C A P I T A L I S T S
U A E T R A D E & I N V E S T M E N T E N T I T I E S
BUSINESS CALENDAR
Pack your calendar with global investment forums, investor pitching conferences and inspiring addresses, attended by the who’s who of the business world and visionary minds.
• Business Events• Business Delegations• Participant Business Representatives
Register on our website to be notified when the calendar is live.
expo2020dubai.com/en/business
EXPO 2020 B2B APP
Click to watch video
AI-POWERED
B2B & B2G CONNECTIONS
MOBILE & DESKTOP
ALL APP STORES
BUSINESS VISITOR JOURNEYS
Explore business under the
following themes and more:
Artificial Intelligence
Eco-TourismUrban Development
Education
Space
Sample Space Business Journey
Discover India's business opportunities in the emerging field of
outer space technology!
Explore Luxembourg’s
pioneering outer space telecommunications
technology!
Learn how ancient star-navigating systems Australia’s space
industry today!Take a look at how Gabon is protecting the environment by collecting space-
related data!
Myriam CopsDirector Belgian PavilionExpo 2020 Dubai
Belgian national
Residence in Dubai since January 2020
Previous experience:
• General Director Belgian Pavilion Expo 2010 Shanghai
• Coordinator Belgian Spirit at Business of Design Week Hong Kong 2012 and 2013
• Management consultancy Noor Academy Senegal 2016
• Management consultancy Sinnolabs China 2017-2018
• Management consultancy Les Tilleuls Etretat – France 2019
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Belgian Commission General for International Exhibitions – BelExpo
In Brussels, a team of 5 people, led by:
§ Patrick Vercauteren Drubbel, Commissioner
General
§ Aldwin Dekkers, Deputy Commissioner General
In Dubai:
§ Myriam Cops, Director of the Belgian Pavilion
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EXPO 2020 DUBAI:Public tender for design, build, maintenance:
CONSORTIUM BEMOB 2020
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Expo 2020 DubaiThe Belgian PavilionThe Green Arch
Mobility district
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A window on Belgium for the world to see
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§ ± 500 m² exhibition space showcasing Belgian technologies and innovations on mobility
§ Event-business center§ Belgian restaurant § Rooftop terrace§ Fast food stands§ Chocolate shop & Belgian
shop
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main entranceBelgian waffles & fries
staff rooms
rooftop terrace
Belgian mobility exhibition
Belgian restaurant Business center
administration
shops
Waiting Line
6 Belgian personalities, with a link
to mobility, welcome our visitors in
the waiting line.
We focus on a combination of
information and interactivity.
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Escalator: Up to the future
Get transported to the future and be
immersed in sound and visual
effects.
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Space A : The Future Mobility Lab
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Black & white sketch of the future of mobility:
1. Building the City of Things
2. Shaping the Future of Cycling
3. Transforming the Cityscape
4. Making the Impossible Possible
5. Developing Sustainable Transportation
6. Boosting the Reach into Space
The Main Show
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• transition between the black and
white sketch version of the future
and the Green Utopia of Belgium
• immersive experience enveloping
the visitors in audio and visuals
• a bridge, literally and figuratively
The Green Utopian Belgium of 2050, where life is
people centered, lush and green.
• visitors can be transformed in their own comic
character
• be immersed in the future drawing of Belgium
• interactive design
• photo opportunities
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Space B : Virtual Cityscape
Where are we going?• main construction, including all technical
installations, will be terminated by
01/07/2021
(BCC Building completion Certificate)
• delivery of fully operative pavilion on
01/09/2021
(OFC Operation Fitness Certificate)
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the Belgian pavilionyour pavilion !www.belexpo.be
BEpavilion2020 BEpavilion2020
belexpo.be BelExpo Dubai
Signature Events1. Climate & Biodiversity Week – Oct 20212. Urban & Rural Development Week – Nov 20213. National Day – Nov 3rd 20214. Offshore Energy Week – ADIPEC, Nov 20215. Global Goals Week – Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, Jan 20216. Trilateral WEF summit with UAE & Jordan – 20227. Health Week – Arab Health, Jan 20228. Food & Agriculture Week – Gulfood/GFIA Feb 20229. Water Week – Mar 2022
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BeNeLux Pavilions Update : Luxembourg @ EXPO 2020 DUBAILoïc BERTOLIDirector of Luxembourg Trade and Investment OfficeDeputy Commissioner General of Luxembourg at Expo 2020
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Why do we participate?
• Excellent and long-standing bilateral relations between the Grand Duchy and the Emirates
• The theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future" perfectly applies to Luxembourg
• The profile of the exhibition is a perfect fit with the government's economic promotion efforts
• Participation in EXPO 2020 DUBAI is a unique opportunity to raise Luxembourg’s profile on the world stage
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CONSTRUCTION
• 2016 : • First country to confirm its
participation• 2017:
• Choice of Metaform architects • 2018:
• Ground breaking ceremony• 2019-2020:
• Construction• Beginning of 2021:
• Construction completed
Timelapse
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SCENOGRAFY
Ambulatory scenography, presenting the country in five aspects:
• Diverse
• Connecting
• Sustainable
• Enterprising
• Beautiful
Thank you for your attention !
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