Taste Albania is a B2B and matchmaking event hosted by the Albanian Pavilion in celebration of Food, Agriculture and Livelihood week at Expo 2020 Dubai. Offering a full day of discussions and networking, the event will host 13 Albanian companies and is open to industry professionals, all of whom are invited to participate in addressing the issues and challenges faced by the food processing industry. 


Taste Albania 

A B2B and matchmaking event bringing industry professionals together for a full day of experience sharing, service solutions and networking opportunities in the food processing industry. 

H&W Business Forum

Located close to the heart of Expo 2020 Dubai, adjacent to Al Wasl Plaza, the Business Connect Centre is a space that International Participants can utilise for events, workshops and meetings. The BCC is also host to Chambers of Commerce and trade entities from the GCC, helping to connect businesses to their counterparts. 

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From farm to plate, the food value chain is an integral part of society, providing income and livelihoods for billions. The ways in which we currently cultivate food by means of deforestation and food waste however, are all contributing adversely to climate change. Expo will serve as a platform to bring together all stakeholders in various value chains to spotlight localized solutions to food, nutrition and farming challenges. The programme will explore food sustainably, climate-friendly agriculture and other practices that work in harmony with the environment. 


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How do we sustainably grow food to meet future demand?

Food, Agriculture & Livelihoods Week

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From its sunny Mediterranean beaches to its primeval forests to soaring white-capped mountains, the Balkan nation of Albania boasts an incredible amount of biodiversity. The Albania Pavilion at Expo 2020 offers visitors a panoramic tour of the nation’s natural wonders, using virtual reality, nature sounds, digital displays and more. Sample authentic Albanian foods such as jams and cheeses, immerse yourself in the country’s musical heritage and learn about how the nation is becoming a prime destination for sustainable tourism.


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Albania: Taste Albania 

To foster learning, innovation, partnerships and alliances, the International Trade Centre (ITC) along with Dubai Industries and Exports (Dubai IE) and its partners are organising a series of gender-focused events.

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SheTrades Global is the International Trade Centre's (ITC) global business event connecting women entrepreneurs with buyers, investors and partners. Led by the ITC and Dubai Industries and Exports.

Inside Expo: The Brave Women

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Women make tremendous contributions to the world, yet many remain unknown or forgotten. The Women’s Pavilion in collaboration with Cartier at Expo 2020 challenges this imbalance by taking visitors on a journey through the remarkable achievements of women across the globe. Our showcase underscores the principle that “When women thrive, all of humanity thrives”.

The pavilion showcases the exceptional accomplishments of women, world-famous and unknown. Immerse yourself in the triumphs of women through history, discover the journeys women have taken to claim their equality and dive into the stories of the inspirational women shaping our future.


Globe-spanning tour of women’s achievements and ongoing challenges

Multisensory exhibition created by actor/artist Mélanie Laurent and Emirati artists

Majlis-inspired social space for live conversations and events

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Reflecting the UAE’s commitment to women’s empowerment and gender equality, the Women’s Pavilion serves as a catalyst for social transformation, both in Dubai and far beyond. By championing exceptional women, it aims to inspire dialogue, shatter gender misconceptions, and leave a lasting legacy of positive change for women worldwide.

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Under the title “New Perspectives”, the Women’s World Majlis programme invites you to recognise a fundamental principle: when women thrive, humanity thrives.

The programme highlights the impact women have made on society and shines a light on their often forgotten contributions. By shifting perspectives, we embrace the infinite approaches to a more balanced world.

A common vision for a unique collaboration; sustainable development goals and aspirations for a peaceful and prosperous world cannot be achieved without gender equality and women’s empowerment.

Sharing this vision, Expo 2020 Dubai and Cartier celebrate women changemakers around the globe, asserting our conviction that innovative collaboration between the private sector, civil society and committed individuals is the pathway to meaningful change.

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When women thrive, humanity thrives. A common vision for a unique collaboration.

Women’s Pavilion Majlis

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Hosted by Societe Generale, under its commitment to the Global Compact UAE and the Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), this panel discussion addresses the challenges, best practices, research and insights into women-owned businesses by featuring experienced leaders and partners from the region.

Jen Blandos, entrepreneurship advisor at UN Women and CEO of Female Fusion, alongside Walid Faza, from MSA Capital, talk about what potential investors look for in the business and what systems and structures they need to have in place nowdays to be ready for the future. Participants also have the opportunity to pitch their business ideas and receive feedback from Walid.

Looking Towards the Future

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Societe Generale, in collaboration with UN women and Nama Women Advancement Establishment, deliver a workshop for women-owned businesses. Join via https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN__45PzF2xTeK88aogDt3rWA 


Positive Impact Finance: Looking Towards the Future

Workplaces and people’s expectations for working life are changing fast. If you were CEO, what would your company look like?

Previous generations spend most of their adult life at work. From factories to offices,from open fields to deep-seas, and from urban spaces to nature reserves, these environments defined daily life.

There are now robots in factories and on farms. People are comfortable at events that happen online and in person. Even medical consultation is often digital. 

Digital technology also ushered in a new era where work can get done anywhere. Instead of a work-life balance, some today call it a work-life “blend”.

Younger workers say that having the ability to manage their working time is the numberone factor in choosing an employer. The same people will soon to account for more than half the global workforce, making this a good moment to re-open the question of how we design working life.


A Good Place to Work: Balancing Personal and Professional Lives 

Young adults and thought leaders discuss whether employers should further embed health and wellbeing in corporate policy, including listing wellbeing as a Key Performance Indicator.

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For centuries, Portuguese explorers such as Vasco da Gama and Ferdinand Magellan sailed the world, creating new connections with Africa, India and beyond. Now at Expo 2020, the country is honouring its heritage of multiculturalism at the Portugal Pavilion, a celebration of diversity and inclusion.

The pavilion’s theme is “A World in One Country”, and you’ll see this idea reflected in its exhibits, including the dynamic digital faces that welcome you and a garden area that showcases Portugal’s biodiversity. Other attractions include tours of the country’s aerospace industry and “blue” ocean economy, as well as the best of Portuguese cuisine.


Authentic Portuguese cuisine at the pavilion’s restaurant

Interactive library featuring graphic panels and interactive projections 

Wide-ranging celebration of Portugal’s diversity

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With tall sail-shaped façades that rise high into the air, the Portugal Pavilion recalls a white sailing ship cruising through Expo 2020, much as Portuguese explorers like Ferdinand Magellan, featured within, once sailed across the globe. 

The pavilion’s bottom level is open in the centre, with sturdy grey structures to either side. Resting upon these is the broad main exhibit hall, a squared-off take on the caravel, a 15th century Portuguese boat design renowned for its speed. Its four rectangular sails stand tall at various heights. 


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Inside Expo: The Future is Well

The global pandemic has tested our interconnected world. Expo presents an important opportunity for all stakeholders in the health sector to design an inclusive, crisis-proof global health system that is fit for the future. The very latest health and medical technology will also be on display, including systems that are transforming how communities access healthcare and fight disease outbreaks. The programme will highlight how innovation and investment in health and wellness can contribute to a healthier, happier global community. 

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 How can we create a healthy, happy world?

Health & Wellness Week

Next Gen World Majlis | A Good Place to Work: Balancing Personal and Professional Lives 

Explore a series of exciting conversations inspired by the theme of Expo 2020 Dubai. The World Majlis is a vibrant forum where diverse points of views are shared on important topics of our time. Each conversation brings together globally recognised thought-leaders who are invited for their exceptional contributions to the theme and their unique perspective on the topic. In each Majlis, students and members of the public are also welcome to contribute and engage.

World Majlis

Conversations on complex issues that bring together thought leaders, visionaries and changemakers.

World Expos have always been meeting places for people across cultures and geographies; an opportunity to come together and celebrate human ingenuity and forge meaningful human connections. As the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region, and with the participation of more than 192 countries, Expo 2020 Dubai looks to take this legacy even further. The Build Bridges track of Expo 2020 Dubai’s Programme for People and Planet features a tapestry of event series and experiences that celebrate our common humanity and the vital connections that can help us prosper together as a worldwide community.

Taste Albania

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Food, Agriculture & Livelihoods Week.