The World EXPO exhibitions represent one of the oldest and largest international events in the world, which are held under the auspices of the Bureau of International Expositions (BIE). The BIE is an intergovernmental organization that has been regulating the holding and organization of World Exhibitions since 1928.
Over the past 12 years, Astana Economic Forum (AEF) has gained the status of one of the most influential international platforms for discussing issues of improving and developing the global economy and the financial system.
Capital of Kazakhstan was chosen as the venue of the International Specialized Exhibition EXPO 2017 on November 22, 2012 during the 152nd General Assembly of the International Exhibitions Bureau in the course of a secret vote of representatives of 161 member States of the International Exhibitions Bureau. The application of the city was supported by 103 countries. The main theme is "Future Energy".
