The Queen's Baton Relay is an epic journey around the world held prior to the Commonwealth Games, which is an international multi-sport event involving athletes from the Commonwealth Nations. Birmingham 2022 is staging the 16th official Queen's Baton Relay, launched by Her Majesty The Queen from Buckingham Palace last October. The relay is scheduled to visit all 72 nations and territories of the Commonwealth, reaching Europe, Africa, Asia, Oceania, the Caribbean and the Americas.

The Queen's Baton Relay

Experience a pavilion inspired by one of Stephen Hawking’s final projects, 'Breakthrough Message'.

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Prince William, The Duke of Cambridge, joins the Queen's Baton Relay as it makes its journey across the thrawling Expo site, passing through the Commonwealth national pavilions and stopping at the UK Pavilion.

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The Limitless Potential of Artificial Intelligence

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Experience a soundscape representing the voice of a global community at the UK Pavilion.

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Inspired by British physicist Stephen Hawking, who challenged humanity to ponder how we might express ourselves to alien civilisations, the UK Pavilion invites visitors to contribute to a unique linguistic experiment. While exploring this cone-shaped structure, which showcases the UK’s contributions to space science and artificial intelligence, you can add your own words to the pavilion’s neural network. A language-generating algorithm then processes these entries into an ever-changing “poem” that will be displayed on the pavilion’s LED façade, providing an inspiring collective message to Expo 2020, our planet and maybe even worlds beyond.

The awe-inspiring UK Pavilion is an epic, 20-metre-tall, cone-shaped structure compiled of rows of horizontal timber slats that stretch forward to create a circular form. The end of each slat houses a LED panel that emits phrases that link to form an ever-changing interstellar message crafted by artificial intelligence and Expo visitors. 

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Dame Louise Martin (L), President of the Commonwealth Games Federation hands over the baton to Navkiran Mann (R), Baton Bearer as part of the Queen-s Baton Relay event during the United Kingdom National Day celebrations m46088

Glen Clifton (L2), Chief Petty Officer Baton Bearer at the Queen-s Baton Relay event outside the Ghana Pavilion during the United Kingdom National Day celebrations m46361

James Simpson (L), hands over the baton to Tessa Sanderson (R), Baton Bearer at the Queen-s Baton Relay event outside the Barbados Pavilion during the United Kingdom National Day celebrations m46426

James Simpson (L3), Baton Bearer at the Queen-s Baton Relay event during the United Kingdom National Day celebrations m46421

Jodie Cunningham, Baton Bearer at the Queen-s Baton Relay event during the United Kingdom National Day celebrations m46389

Jodie Cunningham, Baton Bearer at the Queen-s Baton Relay event during the United Kingdom National Day celebrations m46391

Navkiran Mann (R), Baton Bearer at the Queen-s Baton Relay event during the United Kingdom National Day celebrations m46090

Performers outside the Malaysia Pavilion as part of the Queen-s Baton Relay event during the United Kingdom National Day celebrations m46416

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Join us in celebrating United Kingdom's National Day at Expo 2020 Dubai 

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How has the road to wellbeing changed over the years? Is community engagement the road to wellbeing? What is the role of businesses in encouraging and fostering wellbeing in work and life? Watch keynote speakers and experts address these topics on the occasion of celebrating the International Day of Happiness at Expo 2020 Dubai. The event is led by the Ministry of Community Development.

Creating More Sustainable and Happier Societies

International Day of Happiness

Watch experts, activists, and policy makers address key topics around happinness and wellbeing on the occasion of celebrating the International Day of Happiness at Expo 2020 Dubai.

The Nexus for People and Planet

Located in the heart of the Opportunity District, the Nexus for People and Planet serves as the home for Expo 2020 Dubai's Programme for People and Planet, hosting a number of engaging events and talks that highlight some of the greatest challenges and opportunities of our time.

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Co-curated with the UAE Ministry of Community Development, Expo 2020 Dubai celebrates the International Day of Happiness, calling on people to act collectively on promoting happiness and wellbeing. A vibrant programme of discussions and activations across this day address the importance of creating a more inclusive, sustainable and equitable world in order to achieve happier societies.

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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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Amal Alsayegh (L), Zayed University, Dubai, Lara Matossian (C), Writer Educator Storyteller and Mcee and Hishaam Abdul Razik (R), GEMS Our Own High School - Al Warqa’a, Dubai during Next Gen World Majlis A Good Place to Work Balancing

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Fatima Al Shennawy Belhoul, Al Mawakeb School Al Garrhoud, Dubai during Next Gen World Majlis A Good Place to Work Balancing personal and professional lives at the Portugal Pavilion m44512

Fatma Al Ali, Zayed University, Dubai during Next Gen World Majlis A Good Place to Work Balancing personal and professional lives at the Portugal Pavilion m44506

Hishaam Abdul Razik, GEMS Our Own High School - Al Warqa’a, Dubai during Next Gen World Majlis A Good Place to Work Balancing personal and professional lives at the Portugal Pavilion m44509

Hossein Malek Mohammadi, Al Adab Iranian Private School for Boys, Dubai during Next Gen World Majlis A Good Place to Work Balancing personal and professional lives at the Portugal Pavilion m44503

Lara Matossian, Writer Educator Storyteller and Mcee during Next Gen World Majlis A Good Place to Work Balancing personal and professional lives at the Portugal Pavilion m44514

Zakhar Subkhankulov, GEMS Wllington Academy Al Khail, Dubai during Next Gen World Majlis A Good Place to Work Balancing personal and professional lives at the Portugal Pavilion m44504

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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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.

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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.

Knowing One Another Better

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"LES MILLS LIVE" is a mind-blowing group fitness experience with epic music, lights, energy, and excitement that will immerse you in the best fitness party on the planet. BODYCOMBAT is a high-energy martial arts-inspired, whole-body workout that builds superior fitness and core strength. A totally non-contact workout that involves punching, kicking and will strike your way to fitness. This event brings the latest LES MILLS BODYCOMBAT release with an epic combo of Rockstar presenters and booming sounds. Be part of the experience and join thousands of fitness fanatics - live on site at Expo Sports Arena or virtually online.

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LesMills BODYCOMBAT live at Expo Sports Arena

Get up and join this live BODYCOMBAT session; a high-energy martial-arts inspired workout by LES MILLS. Release stress, have a blast and feel like a champ!

United Kingdom: The Queen's Royal Baton Relay

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