Expo 2027 national pavilions

• Austria Pavilion — Austria signed in April 2026 and is running an EU-wide two-stage tender for its pavilion — jointly financed by the economy ministry (75%) and the Austrian Economic Chamber (25%), with an unusually explicit business agenda in Serbia..
• Azerbaijan Pavilion — A World Expo veteran with award-winning pavilions from Milan to Dubai, Azerbaijan has confirmed its participation and plans to showcase traditional dance, music and games — though pavilion design, size and budget are not yet public..
• Bosnia and Herzegovina Pavilion — Bosnia and Herzegovina signed its Expo 2027 participation contract in Belgrade in early July 2026, with its booth pitched as a showcase for the country's business, tourism and cultural potential to an expected four million visitors..
• China Pavilion — China confirmed in March 2025 but has not yet detailed its national pavilion — the concrete Chinese presence announced so far is the Shanghai World Expo Museum's 330 m² pavilion in the Best Practice Area..
• Germany Pavilion — Germany is implementing its Expo 2027 presence through a €7.5 million federal tender for a 972 m² "Large" category pavilion, contributing under the sub-theme "Play for Progress"..
• Israel Pavilion — Israel signed its Expo 2027 Belgrade participation agreement in early February 2026, becoming an official participant under BIE rules, though no details on its pavilion's theme, design or size have been made public yet..
• Italy Pavilion — Italy signed its pavilion contract in April 2026 and is planning an immersive experience around the sub-theme "Play together" — how sport, music and innovation drive social cohesion — with a dedicated space for Italy's regions and an open sponsorship call..
• Japan Pavilion — Japan brings one of the most fully developed pavilion programmes to Expo 2027 Belgrade: an official Basic Plan themed "Play and Connect, Together — Playful Spirit of Japan", a Kirie paper-cut logo, a signed participation contract, and two promotional ambassadors..
• North Macedonia Pavilion — North Macedonia confirmed its participation in August 2025 with a stated focus on 'experiential tourism' — natural landmarks like Lake Ohrid and Matka Canyon, ancient archaeology and traditional crafts — though no pavilion design or commissioner has been named..
• Russia Pavilion — Russia signed its participation agreement in December 2025 and has announced its pavilion slogan — "Play to be" — framing play as essential to music, medicine and high technology..
• Saudi Arabia Pavilion — Saudi Arabia signed its participation contract in April 2026, with a vision built around play as a pathway to opportunity — culture, sport and creative industries empowering individuals and communities..
• Serbia Pavilion — The host nation's pavilion is the biggest single national project of Expo 2027: a building of up to 30,000 m² with a construction budget around €40 million, designed by Belgrade studio Artbeat Lab, plus a separate €8.5 million exhibition tender..
• Slovakia Pavilion — Slovakia was the first country to sign a Participation Contract for Expo 2027, securing a 648 m² 'M Pavilion' in Hall 6 built around a 'Living Playground' concept, with the architectural competition now closed and a winner not yet announced..
• South Korea Pavilion — South Korea is tendering its Expo 2027 Belgrade pavilion through KOTRA at a budget of 9,000,000,000 KRW (roughly €5.6 million), with bids due 29 April 2026 and a contract running through 30 November 2027..
• Switzerland Pavilion — One of the first countries to confirm (December 2024), Switzerland plans to show its lesser-known playful side — from Schwingen and alphorns to Zurich's Street Parade and a heart-rate-driven video game..
• Türkiye Pavilion — Türkiye, confirmed in January 2025, is expected to bring a performance-heavy presence — traditional dances like Halay, Horon and Zeybek, Turkish music and sports, delivered through interactive content and workshops..
• Turkmenistan Pavilion — Turkmenistan's participation in Expo 2027 Belgrade was approved by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov in March 2026, but who will design and build its pavilion is not yet public after the government's construction tender was re-announced..
• UAE Pavilion — The UAE pavilion is expected to showcase sustainable energy and smart-city innovation, and to work as a business bridge between Emirati companies and Serbian enterprises — with a dedicated National Day of Emirati culture..
• USA Pavilion — The United States confirmed in May 2026 and moved fast: the State Department has already appointed Vita Motus to design the USA Pavilion and Trivandi USA to run operations, with a focus on American leadership in sports and music..

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