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The 'International Exhibitions Bureau' (or 'Bureau International des Expositions') is the governing body of World's Fairs (Expos or World Fairs). The BIE was established by an international Convention signed in Paris on 22 November 1928, with the following goals:
1. to oversee the calendar, the bidding, the selection and the organisation of Expos;
2. to establish a framework allowing Countries to cooperate under the best conditions as organisers of Expos or as participants through national pavilions.
To date, 98 member countries have adhered to the BIE Convention.
The BIE regulates two types of Expos: International Registered Exhibitions (commonly called Universal Expos), and International Recognized Exhibitions (commonly called Thematic or International Expos).
Universal Expos occur every five years, lasting six months. Countries, international organizations, civil societies, and corporations are allowed to participate in universal expos. The themes of universal expos must have universal themes, and the participants must design and build their own pavilions. The size of the pavilions is determined by the Expo and there are no restrictions on the site. The host cities are usually cities (mostly capital cities) hoping to advance urban revitalization.
Thematic/International Expos occur between two universal expos and last for three months. Countries, international organizations, civil societies, and corporations are allowed to participate but the expo must have a precise character for its theme. The pavilions are built by the hosts and not the participants, and there is no rent or charge for pavilions. Nevertheless, the largest pavilion may be no larger than 1000 square meters, and the site of the fair must not exceed an area of twenty-five hectares. The host city is typically a city wanting to establish themselves on the world stage.
There have been some specialized expos in which countries have built their own pavilions (Liège 1939 was such an event). The Seattle Century 21 Exposition 1962 was a "universal" exposition (General Exposition 2nd category), in the same category as Paris 1937 and the 1939 New York World's Fair, and thus, according to the rules, countries should not have been allowed to build their own pavilions.
The second category phase came under the 1972 protocol - which was first used after Expo '75. Under that system there were just 2 types, Universal (the 1st and 2nd categories were combined) and International (or specialized). Under this system, each country could build its own pavilion at a universal expo, but buildings could be provided for poorer countries. At an international expo, the expo built the pavilions. Also, the theme at a universal expo was larger or more open. Only Expo '92 in Seville and Expo 2000 in Hanover have been held in this category.
Both Genoa Expo '92 and Taejon Expo '93 were held as "test runs" for this type. BIE considered Lisbon's Expo '98 to be the best expo in Expo history.
★ Expo
★ List of world's fairs
★ Bureau of International Expositions
★ Site advocating restoration of USA membership in the BIE
★ Session of the BIE for Expo 2012 and 2015 presentations on december 19th, 2006
★ ExpoMuseum
The 'International Exhibitions Bureau' (or 'Bureau International des Expositions') is the governing body of World's Fairs (Expos or World Fairs). The BIE was established by an international Convention signed in Paris on 22 November 1928, with the following goals:
1. to oversee the calendar, the bidding, the selection and the organisation of Expos;
2. to establish a framework allowing Countries to cooperate under the best conditions as organisers of Expos or as participants through national pavilions.
To date, 98 member countries have adhered to the BIE Convention.
The BIE regulates two types of Expos: International Registered Exhibitions (commonly called Universal Expos), and International Recognized Exhibitions (commonly called Thematic or International Expos).
| Contents |
| Universal Expos |
| Thematic/International Expos |
| Special Expos |
| Additional Facts |
| See also |
| External links |
Universal Expos
Universal Expos occur every five years, lasting six months. Countries, international organizations, civil societies, and corporations are allowed to participate in universal expos. The themes of universal expos must have universal themes, and the participants must design and build their own pavilions. The size of the pavilions is determined by the Expo and there are no restrictions on the site. The host cities are usually cities (mostly capital cities) hoping to advance urban revitalization.
Thematic/International Expos
Thematic/International Expos occur between two universal expos and last for three months. Countries, international organizations, civil societies, and corporations are allowed to participate but the expo must have a precise character for its theme. The pavilions are built by the hosts and not the participants, and there is no rent or charge for pavilions. Nevertheless, the largest pavilion may be no larger than 1000 square meters, and the site of the fair must not exceed an area of twenty-five hectares. The host city is typically a city wanting to establish themselves on the world stage.
Special Expos
There have been some specialized expos in which countries have built their own pavilions (Liège 1939 was such an event). The Seattle Century 21 Exposition 1962 was a "universal" exposition (General Exposition 2nd category), in the same category as Paris 1937 and the 1939 New York World's Fair, and thus, according to the rules, countries should not have been allowed to build their own pavilions.
Additional Facts
The second category phase came under the 1972 protocol - which was first used after Expo '75. Under that system there were just 2 types, Universal (the 1st and 2nd categories were combined) and International (or specialized). Under this system, each country could build its own pavilion at a universal expo, but buildings could be provided for poorer countries. At an international expo, the expo built the pavilions. Also, the theme at a universal expo was larger or more open. Only Expo '92 in Seville and Expo 2000 in Hanover have been held in this category.
Both Genoa Expo '92 and Taejon Expo '93 were held as "test runs" for this type. BIE considered Lisbon's Expo '98 to be the best expo in Expo history.
See also
★ Expo
★ List of world's fairs
External links
★ Bureau of International Expositions
★ Site advocating restoration of USA membership in the BIE
★ Session of the BIE for Expo 2012 and 2015 presentations on december 19th, 2006
★ ExpoMuseum
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