Expo Milan 2015

Dott. Filippo CiantiaInternational Projects ManagerCentre for Sustainable Development

November 7th 2009

Identikit

What is an Expo?

Expo is aInternational bidding process

Exibition Space for Countries, InternationalOrganizations and Firms

BIE Bureau International des Expositions

universal non commercial event

156 Countries

Expo is a global event of high educationalcontent targeted to the general public

It aims to be a true multilateral platform to discuss a theme of interest for modern society

It shows progress achieved and future perspectives

Why an Expo?

EXPO’S MAIN GOAL IS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT AND WELFARE OF HUMAN KIND

…to Expo Milan 2015

1992 2000 2005 2010 2015

Hannover 2000Humankind, Nature, Technology

Shanghai 2010Better City. Better Life.

Seville1992The Age of Discovery

Aichi 2005 Nature’s Windsom

Milan 2015Feeding the Planet

Energy for Life

1906MILANFROM 1° May

TO 31° October 2015

EXPO IS BACK IN ITALY …BACK IN MILAN

WITH THE THEME:

2015

(1. Fonte: Thomas Friedman )

(1. Fonte: Thomas Friedman )

The theme of Expo 2015

The conceptual Masterplan of Expo site

The Conceptual Master Plan embodies the power of the theme Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life, with important cultural value and fundamental significance for humanity

Expo 2015 will be based on the principles of innovation, participation and will have close ties with the city and the region

The site will be marked by green areas, water and architectureinspired by the principles of environmental sustainability

The vision of the main features of the Expo site

Boeri Burdett Herzog Mc DonoughBusquets

The conceptual Masterplan of Expo site

15 Billion €

Expo 2015 in numbers

Direct Investements

70.000 new job opportunities

Economical benefit for the area of Milan

7.000 events and 21 million visitors over the 6 months

44 Billion €

1 May 2015 - 31 October 2015

Expo 2015 and the world

Best practicesExpo 2015 will showcase international Best Practices

International Cooperation ProjectsExpo 2015 will support international cooperation projects

DialogueExpo 2015 will be the world arena for discussion on food, agriculture, sustainability and innovation

SynergiesTo strengthen knowledge exchange Expo 2015 will involve both private and public sector at the local, national and international level

International projects

Analysis and valorisation of the bid's heritage (485 initiatives)Decided, agreed and approved by Expo 2015 the selection criteria for the International ProjectsIdentification of 72 international co-operation projects shared with the partners for feasibility verification with the partners

Building and consolidating partnershipsBuilding and consolidating partnerships at all levelsEvaluation of the 72 international projects identified and setting up of new programmes and projects A specific Coordination board already set up and operative

Three levels of international projects definedProjects sponsored with the Expo logoProjects with partners who can attract resources to the companyBig projects, high impact innovative best practices related to the theme which will qualify the Expo site

Starting from the projects, plan and build the legacy of Expo Milano 2015The Centre for Sustainable Development

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The list of the 72 international cooperation projects contains initiatives relative to the theme of the Milan Expo that have been proposed:→ by the Municipality of Milan (Decentralized Cooperation Office);→ during international and institutional missions and meetings;→ by universities, NGOs, research institutes;→ by the Scientific Committee;→ directly by foreign governments.

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A new approach for a World Exposition

Why being a partner of Expo Milan 2015?

• Holistic approach: firms, IGO’s and NGO’s working together• Research on improving the quality of food• New food production and distribution chain

To be part of an comprehensive world platform

Only if we work together we can imagine, develop and implement effective solutions for facing world food issues and sharing best practices

To innovate the world food production approach

The Centre for Sustainable Development

To help building a revolutionary Expo site

Why being a partner of Expo Milan 2015?

To be part of the legacy

• Zero emission site• Cutting edge technologies• A Planetary Botanical Garden• Climate controlled greenhouses

Expo Milan 2015 is a journey

Why being a partner of Expo Milan 2015?

6 years of international projects implementation on food, health, energy and sustainable development

Long lasting partnerships

The journey has already started

Creation of an exhibition space in the Italian pavilionStaging of 5 big events:

Andrea Bocelli’s concert directed by Ennio Morricone

Gala performance by Roberto Bolle (UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador)

Filarmonica della Scala concert

Caravaggio exhibition

Fashion show

Organizations of Thematic Forums

Expo 2015 presence in Shanghai 2010Expo 2015 presence in Shanghai 2010

See you in Expo Shanghai 2010!

Why being a partner of Expo Milan 2015 ?

Emotions

Meeting opinion leaders

Innovative techology experiences

Networking opportunities

It’s a gathering of the world population

Being part of an historical event