World Expos are a global gathering of nations dedicated to finding solutions to pressing challenges of our time by offering a journey inside a universal theme through engaging and immersive activities. World Expo 2020 with the theme “Connecting Minds, Creating the Future” aims to build partnerships and inspire ideas that will forge the world of tomorrow through three sub-themes: Opportunity, Mobility and Sustainability. Initially, this event was scheduled to happen from 20 October 2020 to 10 April 2021.  However, due to the outbreak of Covid-19, the Expo has been postponed to 1 October 2021 until 31 March 2022.

ASEAN is among the 200 international pavilions in the World Expo Dubai. The ASEAN Secretariat manages the ASEAN Pavilion at the Expo in coordination with relevant ASEAN centres and stakeholders for content development. The pavilion showcases stories about ASEAN’s success and how ASEAN cooperation benefits its citizens and the world beyond. Further, it also consists of promotional space to highlight ASEAN arts, culture and identity to global audiences. ASEAN Day will be observed at the Expo on Dec. 13, 2021.

The ASEAN Pavilion has adopted the theme “Creating Opportunities for the Peoples of ASEAN” Visitors will enjoy a masterful display of stunning visuals, and informative wholesome activities that will reveal ASEAN identity and its attractive natural landscapes.