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A state-of-the-art venue ideal for conferences, concerts, gala dinners, exhibitions, product launches, award ceremonies, weddings and more. expo2020dubai.com [email protected] Edition Five June 2021 THE FIRST WORLD EXPO IN THE MIDDLE EAST AND SOUTH ASIA REGION

THE WORLD’S MOST INVENTIVE IDEAS IN SUSTAINABILITY, MOBILITY AND OPPORTUNITY

A UNIQUE JOIN THE WORLD OF COLLABORATION MAKING OF A AND OPPORTUNITY NEW WORLD 1 OCTOBER 2021 to 31 MARCH 2022

Join the whole world in one place and discover ideas that will shape and improve the future of people and planet. Re-imagine a better future, discover life-changing innovations and explore everything we can be, every day for six months.

Expo 2020 Dubai will be the most global Expo ever. Network with industry leaders and change-makers from around the globe and enjoy unrivaled cultural experiences from more than 190 countries. EXPO 2020 SITE MAP

Conveniently located between Dubai 04 and Abu Dhabi, the iconic Expo site is easily accessible to all visitors. 07

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A blueprint for future smart cities

DUBAI EXHIBITION CENTRE AT A GLANCE EXPO SITE MAP LEGEND Al Wasl Plaza 05 New landmark venue at the Expo 2020 Dubai site

Adjacent to station Alif - The Mobility Pavilion 01 Opportunity District 06 15-minute commute to a variety of hotels including our on-site Rove Hotel Mission Possible - The Opportunity Mobility District 02 07 Flexible dedicated event space Pavilion

Multi-purpose halls Dubai Exhibition Centre 03 Sustainability District 08 5G connectivity

On-site catering with access to chefs from around the world Route 2020 Metro Station 04 Terra - The Sustainability Pavilion 09

Majlis, VIP lounges and meeting rooms 6 - 7 Oct 2021 EVENTS AT THE World Green Economy Summit 2021 Dubai Electricity and Water Authority and DUBAI EXHIBITION CENTRE World Green Economy Organisation The World Green Economy Summit is one of the leading global 4 Oct 2021 forums on the green economy. It brings together world-class Thematic Business Forum - Opportunities in Climate experts in critical sectors from around the world to directly Change & Biodiversity focus on advancing the global green economy and sustainability Expo Business Programme agenda. Organised by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority The Thematic Business Forum will highlight and and World Green Economy Organisation, the summit is held under showcase business opportunities, cutting-edge the patronage of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, technologies, and progress achieved by the UAE, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, International Participants and Expo partners relevant to in cooperation with Dubai Supreme Council of and WETEX. the climate change and biodiversity sector. This will include WGES is the premier international platform to drive dialogue and exploring ways of setting an effective global response such action amongst industry stakeholders, and build partnerships and as the collaborative efforts of governments, the private collaboration by connecting creative minds across different sectors. sector and civil society. The summit showcases innovative solutions and leading practices to inspire change, and aims to align stakeholders with policy-makers to create a facilitative environment and ecosystem for sustainable green growth that address current and future needs. 5 - 7 Oct 2021 WETEX and Dubai Solar Show 2021 Previous events For more information please contact Dubai Electricity and Water Authority Joelle Khouri [email protected] The region’s largest sustainability and renewable energy 5 technology exhibition. The Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) and Dubai Solar Show provides an opportunity for governments and private 13 - 14 Oct 2021 companies to reach thousands of exhibitors and participants Global Business Forum - Africa to make deals, build partnerships, and view the latest Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry technologies and innovations in the energy, water, renewable energy, and environment sectors. It also provides and Global Business Forum Africa explores investment, trade and opportunity to learn about market needs, especially in view entrepreneurial opportunities in and with Africa. Held in Dubai, of the increased adoption of clean energy technologies in the the forum is the largest event of its kind in the region, providing UAE and the region. an ideal platform for constructive dialogue and cooperation between public and private sector stakeholders, including heads Previous events For more information please contact of state, policy-makers and prominent CEOs.

Joelle Khouri Previous events For more information please contact 21 + 5 [email protected] WETEX Dubai Solar Show Khozama Al Saadi 5 [email protected] 14 - 16 Oct 2021 19 Oct 2021 Bakalama Performance Thematic Business Forum - Opportunities in Space Republic of Senegal Expo Business Programme This show of the Bakalama Group of Senegal highlights the The Thematic Business Forum will highlight and showcase cultural diversity of the country and its openess to the world business opportunities, cutting-edge technologies, and through dance and music using percussion instruments. progress achieved by the UAE, International Participants and Expo partners relevant to the space sector. This will include exploring ways of setting an effective global response such 15 - 16 Oct 2021 as the collaborative efforts of governments, the private Ballet National sector and civil society. Republic of Senegal The Ballet National is rhythm, colours, beauty, percussions and traditions. It is also the strength of a ballet capable of 20 Oct 2021 exploring at any time new choreographic and rhythmic forms Space: Where the World Comes Together while preserving the resolutely unalterable negro-African Specialist Programming artistic identity. This event brings space-faring nations together to forge a collaborative understanding on how to equitably access and 17 Oct 2021 explore this shared resource for the greater good of humanity. The People’s Mission - The Role of Citizens in Space Issues covered will include governance, tourism, and military use. Exploration Specialist Programming This flagship event will bring together academics, young people, 24 - 26 Oct 2021 and innovators to highlight the role of citizens in accelerating G-STIC Dubai space exploration for scientific knowledge, innovation, Kingdom of Belgium market creation, and the inspiration of fellow citizens around The Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation the world. The event will also explore the use of space Community aims to accelerate the transition to wide-scale technology, such as satellite systems, remote sensing, and deployment of market-ready, transformative, integrated geolocation services, to better manage resources and develop technological solutions to impact the achievement of the proactive and data-driven responses for poverty alleviation, Sustainable Development Goals. climate and disaster risk management, food and water security, and biodiversity mapping.

25 - 27 Oct 2021 18 - 21 Oct 2021 Aqdar World Summit 1st World Giftedness Center International Conference INDEX Conferences & Exhibitions The Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum Foundation for Distinguished The prestigious Aqdar World Summit will be held under the Academic Performance will officially launch the st1 World theme ‘Nourishing Minds, Flourishing Nations’. This unique event Giftedness Center (WGC) International Conference and bring aims to bring together leading academics, researchers, scholars, together top level researchers showing the most cutting-edge educators, leaders, industry experts, global companies to present, research findings and practitioners demonstrating the best share and discuss new trends, significant contributions and best practices in giftedness. The WGC outcomes will be shown as practices worldwide. interactive exhibits and hybrid workshop series will be delivered. Previous events For more information please contact Previous events For more information please contact Pratibha Menon Launch First time Hessa Alamri 3 [email protected] Event in UAE [email protected] 31 Oct - 1 Nov 2021 2 Nov 2021 Spotlights on Africa - Infrastructure Development Music Conference International Organisations and Non Official Participants Russian Federation Programming A business event with participation of key market players from A 2-day high-level conference that will kick start with a the Russian music community as well as representatives of special meeting on Infrastructure development in Africa in the leading music record labels from Russia. They will discuss the energy, transport, ICT, and water sectors for the next decade. dynamic music scene and cutting-edge music technologies, The conference will build on the recently adopted second aligned with the challenges and solutions to various questions phase of Programme for infrastructure development in Africa the industry has to face today. (PIDA PAP2) set to be implemented from 2021-2030, and continue to engage stakeholders on the effective delivery of infrastructure on the continent taking into account the already existing initiatives and frameworks such as the Continental 3 Nov 2021 Digital Transformation Strategy (DTS), the Single African Air Airman by Another Kind of Blue Transport Market (SAATM) and the African Single Electricity Kingdom of the Netherlands Market (AfSEM). Airman is an exhilarating duet between mankind and technology, focusing on the question of what human consciousness would look like when represented by technology. This so-called technological consciousness is embodied by twelve seemingly independently 1 Nov 2021 moving drones which have a unique live interaction with the Thematic Business Forum - Urban & Rural Development dancer. The result is a piece that tells the story of the magical and Expo Business Programme sometimes alienating interplay between dance and technique. The Thematic Business Forum will highlight and showcase business opportunities, cutting-edge technologies, and progress achieved by the UAE, International Participants and Expo partners relevant to the urban and rural development sector. 4 Nov 2021 This will include exploring ways of setting an effective global Invest in the Maldives: Investment Forum on response such as the collaborative efforts of governments, the Real Estate - Urban and Rural Development Week private sector and civil society. Republic of Maldives Three hour investment related conference, consisting of: key note speech, video presentation, projection presentation, panel discussion and Q&A. 1 - 2 Nov 2021 Global Islamic Economy Summit Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre 11 - 12 Nov 2021 Global Islamic Economy Summit Is the world’s largest and most Chinese-Arab Entrepreneurs Innovation and inclusive gathering for the Islamic economy, bringing together Development Forum thousands of participants from across different countries Doopa Shibo Cultural (Beijing) Co Ltd and sectors. This forum focuses on innovation. It aims to strengthen Previous events For more information please contact relations between Chinese and Arab entrepreneurs by Wadha AlGhafli creating a networking platform for idea exchange and 3 [email protected] business collaborations.

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First time Li Shuxiang 2 in UAE [email protected] 14 Nov 2021 21 Nov 2021 Women’s Pavilion Programming Create World Brand Forum Programme for People & Planet | Women’s Pavilion Programming Chuang Linggang This conference will highlight the Women, Peace and Security The forum is dedicated to all Chinese brands that reached an Agenda. Twenty-one years after the United Nations Security outstanding development in the past year, developing their brand Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS), from local to international. UN Women will launch the Compact on Women, Peace and Security and Humanitarian Action (“the Compact”) as part of the Previous events For more information please contact Generation Equality Campaign celebrating the 25th anniversary First time DI Zhang of the Beijing Platform for Action. In light of the UAE having a 4 in UAE [email protected] seat on the board of the Compact, the UAE will partner with UN Women to bring the WPS agenda to a wider audience at Expo, and provide a defined milestone for board members and key 21 - 23 Nov 2021 stakeholders to measure progress against Compact goals. During International Hotel and Hotel Supplies Exhibition Expo 2020 Dubai, the Compact will announce achievements, and Beijing Yilian Expo Business Management Group Co Ltd identify and agree on key deliverables. The event will be anchored This thematic exhibition will highlight and showcase business by a major public-facing engagement, as well as a smaller session opportunities in the hospitality industry. This platform will bring attended by various stakeholders as part of the Tolerance & hotel professionals and suppliers together to exchange ideas Inclusivity Theme Week. and discuss collaborations.

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16 Nov 2021 First time Wan Guosheng or Feng Yuting in UAE [email protected] Thematic Business Forum - Opportunities in Tolerance 1 and Inclusivity Expo Business Programme 24 Nov - 16 Dec 2021 The Thematic Business Forum will be a platform to highlight The World Chess Championship 2021 non-traditional business opportunities, cutting-edge technologies, and progress achieved by the UAE, participating countries and The final match of the World Chess Championship 2021 will Expo partners relevant to a more inclusive society. This forum be played between reigning world champion Magnus Carlsen will also be an opportunity for partners to have meaningful and challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi to determine the World conversations that ultimately foster knowledge transfer and Chess Champion. It will be held under the auspices of FIDE, business opportunities. the World Chess Federation.

First time 16 - 18 Nov 2021 in UAE International Food and Food Mechanical Exhibition Beijing Yilian Expo Business Management Group Co Ltd Under the Expo 2020 theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the 26 - 28 Nov 2021 Future”, this thematic exhibition will gather Food and Mechanical International High-Tech Electronic Products Exhibition suppliers all over the world in one place to showcase their best Beijing Yilian Expo Business Management Group Co Ltd products and discuss business opportunities. This thematic exhibition will highlight the latest innovations and advanced technologies. Inviting global high-tech Previous events For more information please contact electronic products suppliers to gather and showcase First time Wan Guosheng or Feng Yuting their products and technologies. 1 in UAE [email protected] Previous events For more information please contact

First time Wan Guosheng or Feng Yuting 1 in UAE [email protected] 1 - 3 Dec 2021 10 Dec 2021 International Medical Equipment and Dignified Storytelling Forum Sanitary Materials Exhibitions Specialist Programming Beijing Yilian Expo Business Management Group Co Ltd A high-level forum bringing together stakeholders, partners, This thematic exhibition focuses on medical equipment policy-makers and practitioners within the field of storytelling and sanitary materials supplies. This is the platform for in efforts to agree a way forward in validating, adopting, and medical professionals to exchange ideas and explore pledging towards the principles of dignified storytelling. The business opportunities. forum will also illustrate stories from the ground and celebrate Previous events For more information please contact best practices in dignified storytelling within the development

First time Wan Guosheng or Feng Yuting and humanitarian context. Expo 2020 is co-curating this event 2 in UAE [email protected] with Dubai Cares.

7 - 9 Dec 2021 12 - 14 Dec 2021 The World Conference on Creative Economy 2021 RewirEd United Arab Ministry of Culture and Youth Specialist Programming The World Conference on Creative Economy 2021 will bring A ground-breaking global education summit reshaping the together representatives from governments, policymakers, global conversation on education, and pushing the boundaries of international organisations, experts, entrepreneurs, and current thinking to explore new approaches to global challenges. creatives. It will serve as a platform for industry players and The event will convene multi-sector stakeholders to advance the stakeholders to exchange ideas, resolve challenges, discuss future of education in pursuit of the Sustainable Development new opportunities, and build networks to support the growth Goals, with a focus on three main issues in the education sector: of the global creative economy. financing; innovation; and youth and future skills. Event by Dubai Cares in partnership with Expo 2020 and UAE Ministry of Foreign Previous events For more information please contact Affairs and International Cooperation. First time Fatma Alsaadi 1 in UAE [email protected] 16 - 17 Dec 2021 Chinese-Arab Entrepreneurs Science and Technology Exchange 8 - 9 Dec 2021 and Development Forum Global Business Forum ASEAN Doopa Shibo Cultural (Beijing) Co Ltd Dubai Chamber Of Commerce and Industry This forum focuses on science and technology development. As the frontier for global growth shifts to Asia, Global Business It aims to strengthen relations between Chinese and Arab Forum – ASEAN 2021 will explore the changing dynamics of the entrepreneurs by creating a networking platform for idea ASEAN region, the opportunities for business and investment, exchange and business collaborations. and synergies with the UAE that can push the boundaries of Previous events For more information please contact inter-regional trade. This forum will exemplify the importance of UAE as a hub for ASEAN businesses to access global markets First time Li Shuxiang in UAE [email protected] and define how the two regions can nurture links and identify 2 opportunities to boost bilateral trade relations supporting mutual growth.

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First time Badreya Al Mutawa 1 in UAE [email protected] 19 - 20 Dec 2021 20 Dec 2021 Arabic Language Summit International Human Solidarity Day Ministry of Culture and Youth Specialist Programming The UAE’s Ministry of Culture and Youth will host the Arabic International Human Solidarity Day seeks to deliver hope, and Language Summit, which will invite VIPs, experts and academics inspire solidarity, while also reflecting and acknowledging the to discuss important topics through a series of panel discussions UAE’s role in cooperating with the global community on future and workshops. challenges such as climate change and inequality. Through an Previous events For more information please contact exciting range of events and activations, Expo 2020 Dubai will encourage cooperation in solving international challenges of an Launch First time Hamda Al Hammadi Event in UAE [email protected] economic, social, cultural and environmental character.

24 - 26 Dec 2021 19 - 21 Dec 2021 International Hardware and Hardware Technology International Lifestyle and Fashion Accessories Exhibition and Equipment Show Beijing Yilian Expo Business Management Group Co Ltd Beijing Yilian Expo Business Management Group Co Ltd The exhibition will provide a unique platform for the industry This thematic exhibition will highlight international hardware to showcase trend setting lifestyle and fashion accessories and hardware technologies. It is a platform for professionals including bags, suitcases, shoes, hats and garments. to identify industry trends and explore new products. Previous events For more information please contact Previous events For more information please contact First time Wan Guosheng or Feng Yuting First time in UAE [email protected] Wan Guosheng or Feng Yuting 2 2 in UAE [email protected]

19 - 21 Dec 2021 24 - 27 Dec 2021 Al Burda Festival United Arab Emirates Ministry of Culture and Youth Creative Arts Exhibition of Chinese Culture Shibo Wenhua (Beijing) Culture Development LLC The Ministry of Culture and Youth will be launching the second edition of Al Burda Festival which will see a dynamic programme Chinese Creative Art Exhibition will showcase traditional Chinese of talks, workshops and exhibitions on Islamic arts and culture. cultural, modern arts and products as well as providing a platform The festival will also host the 16th Al Burda Award Ceremony. for business collaboration.

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29 - 30 Dec 2021 Esport Conference Russian Federation A business event which will become a networking platform for the industry leaders where they can share the latest industry news, bring local communities from Russia and showcase the best gaming experience. 29 - 31 Dec 2021 6 - 8 Jan 2022 International Tea, Ceramics and Jewelry Exhibition Chinese Ceramics and Intangible Cultural Heritage Exhibition Beijing Yilian Expo Business Management Group Co Ltd Shibo Wenhua (Beijing) Culture Development LLC This thematic exhibition will showcase products of tea, ceramics Ceramic culture is rooted in Chinese history. This exhibition aims to and jewelries from all over the world. Under the Expo 2020 enlighten viewers on the long standing Chinese ceramic heritage theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future”, it is a platform and foster international ceramic trade with Chinese entrepreneurs. for idea exchange and business collaboration. Delicate ceramics will be demonstrated through various techniques, performances, and activities. Previous events For more information please contact

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30 Dec 2021 - 2 Jan 2022 The International Innovation Show 7 - 8 Jan 2022 Shibo Wenhua (Beijing) Culture Development LLC Travel Conference The International Innovation Show will lead you to a wonderland Russian Federation jointly built by unprecedented innovative brands with great A business media conference dedicated to the development of creative cultural products. Modern artists and institutions will be the travel industry and aimed at showcasing the best examples invited for the show to discuss the ways of art expressions. of the travel business operating in Russia.

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First time Rui Charis Sun 4 in UAE [email protected] 9 Jan 2022 European and Global Blockchain Strategy European The objective of this event is to give visibility to EU-related 3 - 5 Jan 2022 blockchain initiatives, combined with other related technologies, International Artware and Artwork Exhibition to communities attending EXPO 2020, which have specific Beijing Yilian Expo Business Management Group Co Ltd interest in block-chain and related regulatory and legal This exhibition will bring together international artware and aspects. This event would be a high level round-table of global artwork suppliers to showcase products and explore business policy-makers and CEOs from the EU, Asia, the Middle East, collaboration opportunities. Africa and North America addressing the convergence of block-chain with other emerging technologies like AI, IoT and Previous events For more information please contact 3D printing, which can enable a new decentralized industrial First time Wan Guosheng or Feng Yuting revolution and data economy globally. A focus would be on 2 in UAE [email protected] empowering the individual and on ethics. Cooperation with member states, in particular with the German or Portuguese presidency, will be sought, as well as experience sharing and synergies with the initiative “Block-chain Dubai” launched by 5 Jan 2022 Smart Dubai. Speakers could include ministers, commissioners, Art Conference representatives of regulatory authorities and national Russian Federation administrations, as well as CEOs of successful of start-ups. The conference will bring together a wide audience of The expected audience would be up to 400 participants contemporary Russian artists and representatives of the and the duration of the event will be one full day. Russian modern art scene who will be able to share their views and opinions about art in Russia today. 11 Jan 2022 13 - 14 Jan 2022 Thematic Business Forum - Travel and Connectivity Chinese-Arab Entrepreneurs Expo Business Programme Forest Rehabilitation Exchange and Development Forum The Thematic Business Forum will highlight and showcase Doopa Shibo Cultural (Beijing) Co Ltd business opportunities, cutting-edge technologies and progress This forum focuses on Forest Rehabilitation Exchange and achieved by the UAE, International Participants and Expo partners Development. It aims to strengthen relations between Chinese relevant to the travel and connectivity sector. This will include and Arab entrepreneurs by creating a networking platform for exploring ways of setting an effective global response such as idea exchange and business collaborations. the collaborative efforts of governments, the private sector and civil society. Previous events For more information please contact First time Li Shuxiang 2 in UAE [email protected] 12 Jan 2022 Invest in the Maldives: Sustainable Tourism Travel and Connectivity Theme Week 13 - 14 Jan 2022 Republic of Maldives Woman Fest Three hour investment related conference, consisting of: Russian Federation key note speech, video presentation, projection presentation, A two-day festival celebrating women and girls which is panel discussion and Q&A. dedicated to women’s culture and achievements in different industries. It will bring together female industry leaders who will share their stories of success. 12 Jan 2022 Vision 2071 Specialist Programming 17 - 19 Jan 2022 Facilitated conversations among high-level and influential G-STIC Dubai players on topics related to advancing the UAE’s international Kingdom of Belgium cooperation agenda on digital and physical connectivity, and to The Global Sustainable Technology and Innovation mark the UAE’s Golden Jubilee celebration. Community aims to accelerate the transition to wide-scale deployment of market-ready, transformative, integrated technological solutions to impact the achievement of the 12 - 14 Jan 2022 Sustainable Development Goals. Chinese Superior Brands Exhibition Shibo Wenhua (Beijing) Culture Development LLC As the Chinese economy booms, numerous local enterprises are 18 Jan 2022 paving their way in the industry. This exhibition will provide an Thematic Business Forum - Global Goals opportunity for domestic well established Chinese brands to go Expo Business Programme abroad for business collaboration. The Thematic Business Forum will highlight and showcase Previous events For more information please contact business opportunities, cutting-edge technologies, and progress achieved by the UAE, International Participants and First time Rui Charis Sun 4 in UAE [email protected] Expo partners relevant to the Global Goals. This will include exploring ways of setting an effective global response such as the collaborative efforts of governments, the private sector and civil society. 18 - 20 Jan 2022 25 - 26 Jan 2022 International Beauty Industry Expo Russian Arab Business Summit Shibo Wenhua (Beijing) Culture Development LLC Russian Federation This exhibition will explore the current beauty industry and where A business event with participation of the key market players it is headed. It will also cover major beauty market trends, and of the Russian and Arab business community who will join the provide opportunities to learn and grow through direct practical conference to discuss the dynamic markets of today, along with experience. The exhibition will provide a platform for idea the challenges and solutions to various business questions. exchange and business collaboration in the beauty industry.

Previous events For more information please contact 27 Jan 2022 First time Rui Charis Sun 4 in UAE [email protected] Celebrating Unsung Heroes Specialist Programming 20 - 21 Jan 2022 A celebration of the contributions of health workers and first responders in our communities in the wake of the current global Global Best Practice Programme Assembly pandemic. This event spotlights the vital role of front-line health Specialist Programming workers in advancing national and global health targets, and in This event will bring together young people, practitioners, keeping communities safe and healthy. intergovernmental organisations, start-ups, academics and awardees of Expo’s Global Best Practice Programme to share ideas, create networks and develop viable solutions towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. 31 Jan 2022 Spotlights on Africa - Evaluating and Building Resilient Health 24 Jan 2022 in Africa with the CDC International Day of Education Specialist Programming Specialist Programming An event held in collaboration with the African Union and the CDC International Day of Education will focus on the new opportunities (Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention). It will present and challenges - that globalisation and digitalisation bring to lessons learnt from and best practices for COVID-19, with a view education. Expo 2020 Dubai will spotlight innovative approaches to ensuring that healthcare and communities in Africa are more in education during International Day of Education under the resilient to future pandemics and health emergencies. Expo 2020 theme of “Learning for the Future”. From showcasing cutting-edge is co-curating this event with the African Union. technologies, to ensuring equal opportunities in education, and mobilising global efforts, Expo’s celebration of the Day will aim to transform the dream of education for all into a meaningful reality. 1 Feb 2022 Please note that for all International Days, we will have three event types: People-facing Flagship; Specialist; and Youth Circle. Thematic Business Forum - Health and Wellness Expo Business Programme 24 - 25 Jan 2022 The Thematic Business Forum will highlight and showcase business opportunities, cutting-edge technologies, and progress World Built Environment Forum Dubai 2022 achieved by the UAE, International Participants and Expo partners RICS relevant to the health and wellness sector. This will include A global community of senior leaders from the private, public, exploring ways of setting an effective global response such as academic and not-for-profit sectors will come together at the the collaborative efforts of governments, the private sector and summit. Their common aim will be the creation of stable, smart civil society. and healthy places as the urban century unfolds linking to the overarching theme ‘The Live-able City: Stable, Smart and Healthy.’

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First time John Ramshaw 4 in UAE [email protected] 2 Feb 2022 23 Feb 2022 e-Health Conference Norway Ocean Business Forums Hungary Kingdom of Norway International exchange of exprience of the different e-health Norway Business Forum presents business opportunities in the systems around the world. ocean industry, and transits into the green shifts. Norway will address the two largest challenges of our time; climate and how to feed the world. This includes sessions on oil & gas, maritime 17 Feb 2022 shipping, aquaculture, renewable energy, CCS, and new fuels. Food Conference Russian Federation A business event that will focus on food technologies and how 24 Feb 2022 they are applied and supported by the leading Russian food Invest in the Maldives: Sustainable Tourism - Sustainable companies today. This event will bring together companies and Fishing & Agriculture - Food, Agriculture entrepreneurs working in the food industry. Republic of Maldives Three hour investment related conference, consisting of: 20 Feb 2022 key note speech, video presentation, projection presentation, Good Food For All panel discussion and Q&A. Specialist Programming Convening chefs, policymakers, entrepreneurs, youth advocates and thought leaders to raise awareness on the importance of food 1 - 2 Mar 2022 security for human progress, this people-facing flagship event will Russia Creates mobilise citizens to act and commit to achieving zero hunger and Russian Federation creating a world with good food for all. A business event aimed at bringing together creative leaders and professionals from different business industries to showcase the best examples of business solutions implemented on the 21 Feb 2022 Russian market. Thematic Business Forum - Food, Agriculture & Livelihoods Expo Business Programme The Thematic Business Forum will highlight and showcase 3 Mar 2022 business opportunities, cutting-edge technologies, and progress achieved by the UAE, International Participants and Expo partners World Wildlife Day relevant to the food, agriculture & livelihoods sector. Such as Specialist Programming exploring ways of setting an effective global response that On World Wildlife Day, Expo 2020 Dubai will advocate for living includes the collaborative efforts of governments, the private in harmony with nature, protecting biodiversity and saving our sector and civil society. fast-dwindling wildlife from extinction. The core objective of the Day will be to engage visitors who, through a myriad of initiatives and activations around the World Wildlife Day celebration, will 21 - 22 Feb 2022 discover the importance of wildlife conservation and biodiversity Spotlights on Africa | Spotlighting the Sahel: Climate-resilient for the sustainable development of our planet. Please note that Solutions for Greater Food Security for all International Days, we will have three event types: Specialist Programming People-facing Flagship; Specialist; and Youth Circle. An event that spotlights integrated approaches to scale efforts to accelerate shared prosperity in the Sahel for food security, energy development, nutrition, mitigating drought and desertification, and the role of women and youth in restoring degraded lands and rural livelihoods. Expo is co-curating this event with African Union and UNCCD. 8 Mar 2022 21 Mar 2022 International Women’s Day Mother’s Day Programme for People & Planet | Women’s Pavilion Programming Specialist Programming International Women’s Day will shed light on the misconceptions A special Mother’s Day celebration will be held across the and unconscious biases around women while also supporting the Expo 2020 site honouring the original intention of Mother’s Day elimination of these stereotypes. This Day is a celebration of women by focusing on the wellbeing and health of mothers. As such, creating substantial impact in efforts to usher in a gender-equal Expo 2020 will curate programming to advance support for world. Please note that for all International Days, we will have three mothers, recognise the transcendence of the maternal bond, event types: People-facing Flagship; Specialist; and Youth Circle. the achievements of mothers around the world, breast cancer awareness, and the importance of healthy living. Mother’s Day will be aligned with Expo’s Women’s Pavilion Programming. 10 Mar 2022 Moscow Forum 22 Mar 2022 Russian Federation Thematic Business Forum - Opportunities in Water A business and media conference aimed at bringing together Expo Business Programme business leaders and media influencers showcasing the best The Thematic Business Forum will be a platform for examples of projects realized in Moscow, Russia. highlighting non-traditional business opportunities, cutting-edge technologies and progress achieved by the UAE, participating countries and Expo Partners relevant to the water sector. 15 - 16 Mar 2022 The forum will also be an opportunity for Partners to have meaningful conversations that ultimately foster knowledge Chinese-Arab Entrepreneurs National Brand Exchange transfer and business opportunities. and Development Forum Doopa Shibo Cultural (Beijing) Co Ltd This forum focuses on national brand development. It aims to 23 - 24 Mar 2022 strengthen relations between Chinese and Arab entrepreneurs UAEU-AUS Arid Regions Conference by creating a networking platform for idea exchange and Commonwealth of Australia business collaborations. Conference on water management and sustainability Previous events For more information please contact solutions for arid regions.

First time Li Shuxiang 2 in UAE [email protected] 23 - 24 Mar 2022 Global Business Forum - Latin America Dubai Chamber Of Commerce and Industry 20 Mar 2022 The Global Business Forum on Latin America brings together International Day of Happiness public and private sector stakeholders to examine investment Specialist Programming prospects in Latin American economies. The forum - attended by International Day of Happiness will call on people to act heads of state, ministers, prominent businessmen and industry collectively on promoting happiness and wellbeing. A vibrant experts - is designed to explore new avenues of cooperation programme of discussions and activations across this Day will between Latin American businesses and their UAE counterparts, address the importance of creating a more inclusive, sustainable while it positions Dubai as global gateway to growth markets. and equitable world in order to achieve happier societies. Please Previous events For more information please contact note that for all International Days, we will have three event types: People-facing Flagship; Specialist; and Youth Circle. Hiba Jamal 3 [email protected]