Igor Kovačević, Director of International Cooperation for Expo 2027 Belgrade, announced that over 140 countries will attend next week’s first international planning meeting for the specialized Expo set to take place in Serbia’s capital in 2027.
The meeting aims to review the progress of preparations and guide participating countries through necessary procedures for a successful presentation at the event. The Expo expects more than four million visitors and includes a significant business component.
Attendees will have the opportunity to visit the Expo construction site in Belgrade, where rapid progress has been made, and explore a showroom at the Belgrade Fair showcasing what to expect at the exhibition.
So far, 114 countries have officially confirmed participation, while technical preparations are also underway with countries that have not yet confirmed, to ensure readiness once official approvals arrive.
The International Planning Meeting (IPM) will take place on June 10–11 in Belgrade, bringing together delegations from over 140 countries across Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Pacific.