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	Astana submitted its registration bid to the BIE in December 2013,<ref name="bie01">{{cite web\|title=Expo 2017 Astana has delivered its recognition dossier\|url=http://www.bie-paris.org/site/en/future-energy/46-frontpage-expo-themes/expo-astana-2017/254-expo-2017-astana-kazakhstan-bie-expo-international\|access-date=2014-02-12}}</ref> as planned.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://en.tengrinews.kz/politics_sub/Astana-to-submit-EXPO-2017-registration-file-in-December-22737/ \|title=Astana to submit EXPO-2017 registration file in December. Politics. Tengrinews.kz \|publisher=En.tengrinews.kz \|date=2013-09-22 \|access-date=2014-02-12}}</ref>		Astana submitted its registration bid to the BIE in December 2013,<ref name="bie01">{{cite web\|title=Expo 2017 Astana has delivered its recognition dossier\|url=http://www.bie-paris.org/site/en/future-energy/46-frontpage-expo-themes/expo-astana-2017/254-expo-2017-astana-kazakhstan-bie-expo-international\|access-date=2014-02-12}}</ref> as planned.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://en.tengrinews.kz/politics_sub/Astana-to-submit-EXPO-2017-registration-file-in-December-22737/ \|title=Astana to submit EXPO-2017 registration file in December. Politics. Tengrinews.kz \|publisher=En.tengrinews.kz \|date=2013-09-22 \|access-date=2014-02-12}}</ref>

	On June 13, 2015, the Chief Executive Officer of Astana Expo 2017 organization committee, Talgat Yermegiyaev, was indicted for corruption.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://kazworld.info/?p=58101\|title=Former EXPO Chief Talgat Ermegiyaev Gets 14 Years in Jail – KazWorld.info\|website=kazworld.info\|access-date=20 July 2017}}</ref> The new CEO is Astana mayor Adilbek Zhaksybekov.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://en.tengrinews.kz/politics_sub/astana-mayor-appointed-chairman-of-expo-2017-national-260769/\|title=Astana Mayor appointed Chairman of EXPO-2017 National Company instead of Talgat Yermegiayev\|date=Jun 12, 2015\|website=Главные новости Казахстана - Tengrinews.kz\|accessdate=Jan 30, 2023}}</ref>		On June 13, 2015, the Chief Executive Officer of Astana Expo 2017 organization committee, Talgat Yermegiyaev, was indicted for corruption.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://kazworld.info/?p=58101\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002070812/http://kazworld.info/?p=58101\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=October 2, 2017\|title=Former EXPO Chief Talgat Ermegiyaev Gets 14 Years in Jail – KazWorld.info\|website=kazworld.info\|access-date=20 July 2017}}</ref> The new CEO is Astana mayor Adilbek Zhaksybekov.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://en.tengrinews.kz/politics_sub/astana-mayor-appointed-chairman-of-expo-2017-national-260769/\|title=Astana Mayor appointed Chairman of EXPO-2017 National Company instead of Talgat Yermegiayev\|date=Jun 12, 2015\|website=Главные новости Казахстана - Tengrinews.kz\|accessdate=Jan 30, 2023}}</ref>

	Kazakhstan's largest airline, [[Air Astana]], was named the "Official Air Carrier of Expo 2017”.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Astana Expo 2017 has an official air carrier\|url=http://www.eturbonews.com/62679/astana-expo-2017-has-official-air-carrier\|website=eturbonews.com\|date=17 August 2015 }}</ref>		Kazakhstan's largest airline, [[Air Astana]], was named the "Official Air Carrier of Expo 2017”.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Astana Expo 2017 has an official air carrier\|url=http://www.eturbonews.com/62679/astana-expo-2017-has-official-air-carrier\|website=eturbonews.com\|date=17 August 2015 }}</ref>
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	== Construction ==		== Construction ==

	Over 100 companies, including [[Zaha Hadid Architects]], [[UNStudio]], [[Snøhetta (company)\|Snøhetta]], [[HOK (firm)\|HOK]], and [[Coop Himmelb(l)au]], participated in a competition to design the grounds of Expo 2017.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|title = Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture Win Expo 2017 Design Competition\|url = http://www.architectmagazine.com/design/adrian-smith-gordon-gill-architecture-win-expo-2017-design-competition_o\|website = Architect\|access-date = 2015-10-27}}</ref> Chicago firm [[Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture]] (AS+GG) won the competition for the design idea.<ref name=":0" /> The main project, according to the design was realised by Swiss company IT-Engineering.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.architectmagazine.com/project-gallery/astana-expo-city-2017_o\|title=Astana Expo City 2017 \| Architect Magazine\|accessdate=Jan 30, 2023}}</ref>		Over 100 companies, including [[Zaha Hadid Architects]], [[UNStudio]], [[Snøhetta (company)\|Snøhetta]], [[HOK (firm)\|HOK]], and [[Coop Himmelb(l)au]], participated in a competition to design the grounds of Expo 2017.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|title = Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture Win Expo 2017 Design Competition\|url = http://www.architectmagazine.com/design/adrian-smith-gordon-gill-architecture-win-expo-2017-design-competition_o\|website = Architect\| date=November 2013 \|access-date = 2015-10-27}}</ref> Chicago firm [[Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture]] (AS+GG) won the competition for the design idea.<ref name=":0" /> The main project, according to the design was realised by Swiss company IT-Engineering.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.architectmagazine.com/project-gallery/astana-expo-city-2017_o\|title=Astana Expo City 2017 \| Architect Magazine\|date=14 June 2016 \|accessdate=Jan 30, 2023}}</ref>

	Several national and international construction companies were awarded contracts to build the grounds. The main contractor [[Mabetex Group]], and Sembol, CC Bazis-A LLC, ABK Kurylys-1 LLC, Turquaz-YDA Stroy LLC, Sredazenergostry LLC have completed the construction part.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://3d.astana.kz/en/news/view/548/n_nazarbaev_ekspo-2017_krmes_astana_mereyn_odan_r_nyiaytua_mmkndk_bered \|title=~~Archived~~ ~~copy~~ \|access-date=2017-08-17 \|archive-date=2017-08-17 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817202833/http://3d.astana.kz/en/news/view/548/n_nazarbaev_ekspo-2017_krmes_astana_mereyn_odan_r_nyiaytua_mmkndk_bered \|url-status=dead }}</ref> The financing of project is done by the Kazakhstan Government and some private investor like Plast Invest Production LLP, Sonik Company LLP, PolimerMetal-T LLP and Alyugal LLP.<ref>https://expo2017astana.com/</ref>		Several national and international construction companies were awarded contracts to build the grounds. The main contractor [[Mabetex Group]], and Sembol, CC Bazis-A LLC, ABK Kurylys-1 LLC, Turquaz-YDA Stroy LLC, Sredazenergostry LLC have completed the construction part.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://3d.astana.kz/en/news/view/548/n_nazarbaev_ekspo-2017_krmes_astana_mereyn_odan_r_nyiaytua_mmkndk_bered \|title=N.Nazarbayev: EXPO-2017 will allow Further Strengthening of Astana Prestige - 3D Astana \|access-date=2017-08-17 \|archive-date=2017-08-17 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817202833/http://3d.astana.kz/en/news/view/548/n_nazarbaev_ekspo-2017_krmes_astana_mereyn_odan_r_nyiaytua_mmkndk_bered \|url-status=dead }}</ref> The financing of project is done by the Kazakhstan Government and some private investor like Plast Invest Production LLP, Sonik Company LLP, PolimerMetal-T LLP and Alyugal LLP.<ref>https://expo2017astana.com/</ref>

	== Participation ==		== Participation ==

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	A high-level feasibility study was first conducted for Edmonton Expo 2017 in 2007 but the proposal moved further towards serious consideration after city representatives visited [[Expo 2008]] (a recognized expo) in [[Zaragoza, Spain]]. On October 29, 2008, Edmonton City Council approved pursuing this next step on the condition of [[Government of Alberta]] support and cost-sharing.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/story.html?id=34828270-637d-4e94-ae9a-e953cee66113 \|title=Expo a low priority, Stelmach tells Edmonton \|date=October 30, 2008 \|work=Edmonton Journal \|publisher=Canada.com \|access-date=July 11, 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020224301/http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/story.html?id=34828270-637d-4e94-ae9a-e953cee66113 \|archive-date=October 20, 2013 }}</ref> Themes suggested for [[Edmonton]] such as "A New Silk Road: Trade and Commerce", championed by MLA Gary Mar and city councillor Mike Nickel,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/letters/story.html?id=89719a4c-3be3-4cd2-a32a-3dc96dc61665\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513014225/http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/letters/story.html?id=89719a4c-3be3-4cd2-a32a-3dc96dc61665\|url-status=dead\|title="Expo 2017 bid an opportunity to showcase Edmonton to the world"\|archivedate=May 13, 2008\|accessdate=Jan 30, 2023}}</ref> indicating a commercial approach, but the proposed expo later decided to shift the focus to energy and environmental concerns, with the theme "Harmony of Energy and Our Future Planet".		A high-level feasibility study was first conducted for Edmonton Expo 2017 in 2007 but the proposal moved further towards serious consideration after city representatives visited [[Expo 2008]] (a recognized expo) in [[Zaragoza, Spain]]. On October 29, 2008, Edmonton City Council approved pursuing this next step on the condition of [[Government of Alberta]] support and cost-sharing.<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/story.html?id=34828270-637d-4e94-ae9a-e953cee66113 \|title=Expo a low priority, Stelmach tells Edmonton \|date=October 30, 2008 \|work=Edmonton Journal \|publisher=Canada.com \|access-date=July 11, 2012 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131020224301/http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/story.html?id=34828270-637d-4e94-ae9a-e953cee66113 \|archive-date=October 20, 2013 }}</ref> Themes suggested for [[Edmonton]] such as "A New Silk Road: Trade and Commerce", championed by MLA Gary Mar and city councillor Mike Nickel,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/letters/story.html?id=89719a4c-3be3-4cd2-a32a-3dc96dc61665\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080513014225/http://www.canada.com/edmontonjournal/news/letters/story.html?id=89719a4c-3be3-4cd2-a32a-3dc96dc61665\|url-status=dead\|title="Expo 2017 bid an opportunity to showcase Edmonton to the world"\|archivedate=May 13, 2008\|accessdate=Jan 30, 2023}}</ref> indicating a commercial approach, but the proposed expo later decided to shift the focus to energy and environmental concerns, with the theme "Harmony of Energy and Our Future Planet".

	The bid organizers estimated costs to total C$2.3 billion to be funded by municipal, provincial and federal governments as well as private sector sponsorship. News broke on November 22, 2010 that the federal government had declined to approve funds for the Expo – estimated at C$706 million, stating that the project was far too expensive and financially risky. Edmonton's mayor [[Stephen Mandel]] was shocked and said "I've never been as mad at anything and just so disappointed in the lack of vision of a government… This decision is frankly wrong and extremely short-sighted".<ref>{{cite news \|url=~~http~~://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton~~/story/2010/11/22~~/edmonton-~~feds-kill~~-expo-bid.~~html~~ \|title=Edmonton's Expo 2017 bid a no-go \|date=November 22, 2010 \|work=CBC News \|access-date=July 11, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/no-federal-support-for-edmonton-s-bid-to-host-expo-1.577655 \|title=No federal support for Edmonton's bid to host Expo \|date=November 22, 2010 \|work=ctvedmonton.ca \|publisher=Bell Media \|access-date=July 11, 2012 }}</ref> The lack of federal funding effectively ended Edmonton's bid for Expo 2017.		The bid organizers estimated costs to total C$2.3 billion to be funded by municipal, provincial and federal governments as well as private sector sponsorship. News broke on November 22, 2010 that the federal government had declined to approve funds for the Expo – estimated at C$706 million, stating that the project was far too expensive and financially risky. Edmonton's mayor [[Stephen Mandel]] was shocked and said "I've never been as mad at anything and just so disappointed in the lack of vision of a government… This decision is frankly wrong and extremely short-sighted".<ref>{{cite news \|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/edmonton-s-expo-2017-bid-a-no-go-1.918046 \|title=Edmonton's Expo 2017 bid a no-go \|date=November 22, 2010 \|work=CBC News \|access-date=July 11, 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=http://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/no-federal-support-for-edmonton-s-bid-to-host-expo-1.577655 \|title=No federal support for Edmonton's bid to host Expo \|date=November 22, 2010 \|work=ctvedmonton.ca \|publisher=Bell Media \|access-date=July 11, 2012 }}</ref> The lack of federal funding effectively ended Edmonton's bid for Expo 2017.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

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	[[File:Экспо_2017_4.jpg\|thumb\|The Kazakhstan Pavilion and Science Museum (Nur Alem), now the Museum of Future Energy<ref>{{cite news \| url=http://nytimes.com/2017/09/09/business/kazakhstan-expo-economy.html \| title=Can a Giant Science Fair Transform Kazakhstan's Economy? \| newspaper=The New York Times \| date=9 September 2017 \| last1=Segal \| first1=David }}</ref>]]		[[File:Экспо_2017_4.jpg\|thumb\|The Kazakhstan Pavilion and Science Museum (Nur Alem), now the Museum of Future Energy<ref>{{cite news \| url=http://nytimes.com/2017/09/09/business/kazakhstan-expo-economy.html \| title=Can a Giant Science Fair Transform Kazakhstan's Economy? \| newspaper=The New York Times \| date=9 September 2017 \| last1=Segal \| first1=David }}</ref>]]
	The Expo 2017 grounds and pavilion space have been converted into commercial space for corporate, startups, education and research entities. The anchor tenant of the converted Expo grounds is the [[Astana International Financial Centre]].<ref name="postexpo">{{cite news\|title=EXPO site to host AIFC, educational centre\|url=https://astanatimes.com/2017/11/expo-site-to-host-aifc-educational-centre/\|agency=The Astana Times}}</ref> The AIFC governor has suggested the facilities could be home to blockchain and concurrency technology companies and startups.<ref name="crypto">{{cite news\|title=EXPO-2017 site can become crypto harbor\|url=http://www.inform.kz/en/expo-2017-site-can-become-crypto-harbor-aifc-governor_a3067021\|agency=KazInform}}</ref>		The Expo 2017 grounds and pavilion space have been converted into commercial space for corporate, startups, education and research entities. The anchor tenant of the converted Expo grounds is the [[Astana International Financial Centre]].<ref name="postexpo">{{cite news\|title=EXPO site to host AIFC, educational centre\|url=https://astanatimes.com/2017/11/expo-site-to-host-aifc-educational-centre/\|agency=The Astana Times}}</ref> The AIFC governor has suggested the facilities could be home to [[blockchain]] and concurrency technology companies and startups.<ref name="crypto">{{cite news\|title=EXPO-2017 site can become crypto harbor\|url=http://www.inform.kz/en/expo-2017-site-can-become-crypto-harbor-aifc-governor_a3067021\|agency=KazInform}}</ref>

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	The cities of [[Ottawa]]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://ottawastart.com/expo2017.php\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100521154659/http://ottawastart.com/expo2017.php\|url-status=dead\|title="Bring on Expo 2017"\|archivedate=May 21, 2010\|accessdate=Jan 30, 2023}}</ref> and [[Hamilton, Ontario]]<ref>[http://www.hamiltonchamber.on.ca/index.php?option=com_docman&Itemid=78&task=doc_download&gid=97 PDF summary submitted by Hamilton Chamber of Commerce] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706192222/http://www.hamiltonchamber.on.ca/index.php?option=com_docman&Itemid=78&task=doc_download&gid=97 \|date=2011-07-06 }}</ref> explored the possibility of an expo in 2017, but declined to submit a proposal to the Department of Canadian Heritage.		The cities of [[Ottawa]]<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://ottawastart.com/expo2017.php\|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100521154659/http://ottawastart.com/expo2017.php\|url-status=dead\|title="Bring on Expo 2017"\|archivedate=May 21, 2010\|accessdate=Jan 30, 2023}}</ref> and [[Hamilton, Ontario]]<ref>[http://www.hamiltonchamber.on.ca/index.php?option=com_docman&Itemid=78&task=doc_download&gid=97 PDF summary submitted by Hamilton Chamber of Commerce] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110706192222/http://www.hamiltonchamber.on.ca/index.php?option=com_docman&Itemid=78&task=doc_download&gid=97 \|date=2011-07-06 }}</ref> explored the possibility of an expo in 2017, but declined to submit a proposal to the Department of Canadian Heritage.

	In the spring of 2009, the [[Department of Canadian Heritage]], informed cities in Canada that any interest in staging an Expo in 2017 would have to be expressed with a Letter of Intent before May 29, 2009<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.canada.ca/\|~~title~~=~~Canada.ca\|first1=Service\|last1=Canada\|first3=Service\|last3=Canada\|date=Oct~~ 6, ~~2015~~\|website=www.canada.ca~~\|accessdate=Jan 30, 2023~~}}</ref> followed by a full proposal no later than November 30, 2009. Ottawa, Hamilton and Montreal declined while Edmonton, with a bid proposal already prepared, decided to push forward. Albertan rival [[Calgary]] also submitted a letter of intent in late May just before the filing deadline,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.edmontonsun.com/news/alberta/2009/06/01/9634521-sun.html\|title="Cowtown behind in hot race for Expo 2017"\|accessdate=Jan 30, 2023}}</ref> surprising the Edmonton bid committee and igniting intra-provincial tensions. Calgary decided not to proceed with a full proposal, deciding instead to invest in alternative ways to improve the city.<ref>"Calgary pulls plug on Expo 2017 bid, keeps West Village plans" {{cite web \|url=https://calgaryherald.com/news/Calgary+pulls+plug+Expo+2017/2173712/story.html \|title=Calgary pulls plug on Expo 2017 bid, keeps West Village plans \|access-date=2012-07-11 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091106051943/http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Calgary+pulls+plug+Expo+2017/2173712/story.html \|archive-date=2009-11-06 }}</ref> Being the only remaining candidate, Edmonton was granted the sole Canadian right to bid for Expo 2017 internationally.		In the spring of 2009, the [[Department of Canadian Heritage]], informed cities in Canada that any interest in staging an Expo in 2017 would have to be expressed with a Letter of Intent before May 29, 2009<ref>{{Cite web \|date=Oct 6, 2015 \|title=Canada.ca \|url=https://www.canada.ca/ \|accessdate=Jan 30, 2023 \|website=www.canada.ca}}</ref> followed by a full proposal no later than November 30, 2009. Ottawa, Hamilton and Montreal declined while Edmonton, with a bid proposal already prepared, decided to push forward. Albertan rival [[Calgary]] also submitted a letter of intent in late May just before the filing deadline,<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.edmontonsun.com/news/alberta/2009/06/01/9634521-sun.html\|title="Cowtown behind in hot race for Expo 2017"\|accessdate=Jan 30, 2023}}</ref> surprising the Edmonton bid committee and igniting intra-provincial tensions. Calgary decided not to proceed with a full proposal, deciding instead to invest in alternative ways to improve the city.<ref>"Calgary pulls plug on Expo 2017 bid, keeps West Village plans" {{cite web \|url=https://calgaryherald.com/news/Calgary+pulls+plug+Expo+2017/2173712/story.html \|title=Calgary pulls plug on Expo 2017 bid, keeps West Village plans \|access-date=2012-07-11 \|url-status=dead \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20091106051943/http://www.calgaryherald.com/news/Calgary+pulls+plug+Expo+2017/2173712/story.html \|archive-date=2009-11-06 }}</ref> Being the only remaining candidate, Edmonton was granted the sole Canadian right to bid for Expo 2017 internationally.

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	'''Expo 2017 Astana''' was an [[World's fair\|International Exposition]] which took place from June 10 to September 10, 2017 in [[Astana]], [[Kazakhstan]]. The expo's theme was "Future Energy", and aimed to create a global debate between countries, nongovernmental organizations, companies and the general public on the crucial question: "How do we ensure safe and sustainable access to energy for all while reducing CO<sub>2</sub> emissions?"<ref name="BIEtheme">{{cite web\|title=Future energy – solutions for tackling mankind's greatest challenge\|url=http://www.bie-paris.org/site/en/expos/upcoming-expos/expo-astana-2017/future-energy-solutions-for-tackling-mankind-s-greatest-challenge\|publisher=BIE}}</ref>		'''Expo 2017 Astana''' was an [[World's fair\|International Exposition]] which took place from June 10 to September 10, 2017 in [[Astana]], Kazakhstan. The expo's theme was "Future Energy", and aimed to create a global debate between countries, nongovernmental organizations, companies and the general public on the crucial question: "How do we ensure safe and sustainable access to energy for all while reducing CO<sub>2</sub> emissions?"<ref name="BIEtheme">{{cite web\|title=Future energy – solutions for tackling mankind's greatest challenge\|url=http://www.bie-paris.org/site/en/expos/upcoming-expos/expo-astana-2017/future-energy-solutions-for-tackling-mankind-s-greatest-challenge\|publisher=BIE}}</ref>

	== Theme ==		== Theme ==

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	Astana submitted its registration bid to the BIE in December 2013,<ref name="bie01">{{cite web\|title=Expo 2017 Astana has delivered its recognition dossier\|url=http://www.bie-paris.org/site/en/future-energy/46-frontpage-expo-themes/expo-astana-2017/254-expo-2017-astana-kazakhstan-bie-expo-international\|access-date=2014-02-12}}</ref> as planned.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://en.tengrinews.kz/politics_sub/Astana-to-submit-EXPO-2017-registration-file-in-December-22737/ \|title=Astana to submit EXPO-2017 registration file in December. Politics. Tengrinews.kz \|publisher=En.tengrinews.kz \|date=2013-09-22 \|access-date=2014-02-12}}</ref>		Astana submitted its registration bid to the BIE in December 2013,<ref name="bie01">{{cite web\|title=Expo 2017 Astana has delivered its recognition dossier\|url=http://www.bie-paris.org/site/en/future-energy/46-frontpage-expo-themes/expo-astana-2017/254-expo-2017-astana-kazakhstan-bie-expo-international\|access-date=2014-02-12}}</ref> as planned.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://en.tengrinews.kz/politics_sub/Astana-to-submit-EXPO-2017-registration-file-in-December-22737/ \|title=Astana to submit EXPO-2017 registration file in December. Politics. Tengrinews.kz \|publisher=En.tengrinews.kz \|date=2013-09-22 \|access-date=2014-02-12}}</ref>

	On June 13, 2015, the Chief Executive Officer of Astana Expo 2017 organization committee, Talgat Yermegiyaev, was indicted for corruption.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://kazworld.info/?p=58101\|title=Former EXPO Chief Talgat Ermegiyaev Gets 14 Years in Jail – KazWorld.info\|website=kazworld.info\|access-date=20 July 2017}}</ref> The new CEO is Astana mayor Adilbek Zhaksybekov.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://en.tengrinews.kz/politics_sub/astana-mayor-appointed-chairman-of-expo-2017-national-260769/\|title=Astana Mayor appointed Chairman of EXPO-2017 National Company instead of Talgat Yermegiayev\|date=Jun 12, 2015\|website=Главные новости Казахстана - Tengrinews.kz\|accessdate=Jan 30, 2023}}</ref>		On June 13, 2015, the Chief Executive Officer of Astana Expo 2017 organization committee, Talgat Yermegiyaev, was indicted for corruption.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://kazworld.info/?p=58101\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171002070812/http://kazworld.info/?p=58101\|url-status=usurped\|archive-date=October 2, 2017\|title=Former EXPO Chief Talgat Ermegiyaev Gets 14 Years in Jail – KazWorld.info\|website=kazworld.info\|access-date=20 July 2017}}</ref> The new CEO is Astana mayor Adilbek Zhaksybekov.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://en.tengrinews.kz/politics_sub/astana-mayor-appointed-chairman-of-expo-2017-national-260769/\|title=Astana Mayor appointed Chairman of EXPO-2017 National Company instead of Talgat Yermegiayev\|date=Jun 12, 2015\|website=Главные новости Казахстана - Tengrinews.kz\|accessdate=Jan 30, 2023}}</ref>

	Kazakhstan's largest airline, [[Air Astana]], was named the "Official Air Carrier of Expo 2017”.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Astana Expo 2017 has an official air carrier\|url=http://www.eturbonews.com/62679/astana-expo-2017-has-official-air-carrier\|website=eturbonews.com\|date=17 August 2015 }}</ref>		Kazakhstan's largest airline, [[Air Astana]], was named the "Official Air Carrier of Expo 2017”.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Astana Expo 2017 has an official air carrier\|url=http://www.eturbonews.com/62679/astana-expo-2017-has-official-air-carrier\|website=eturbonews.com\|date=17 August 2015 }}</ref>
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	* {{flag\|Belarus}}<ref name=citylist />		* {{flag\|Belarus}}<ref name=citylist />
	* {{flag\|Belgium}}<ref name="KazWorld">{{Cite web \|title = Belgium, Angola To Partake In Astana EXPO 2017 \|url = http://kazworld.info/?p=57833 \|website = KazWorld.info \|access-date = 2017-02-11 \|archive-date = 2017-02-12 \|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170212091118/http://kazworld.info/?p=57833 \|url-status = ~~dead~~ }}</ref>		* {{flag\|Belgium}}<ref name="KazWorld">{{Cite web \|title = Belgium, Angola To Partake In Astana EXPO 2017 \|url = http://kazworld.info/?p=57833 \|website = KazWorld.info \|access-date = 2017-02-11 \|archive-date = 2017-02-12 \|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20170212091118/http://kazworld.info/?p=57833 \|url-status = usurped }}</ref>
	* {{flag\|Belize}}<ref name=List />		* {{flag\|Belize}}<ref name=List />
	* {{flag\|Benin}}<ref name=List />		* {{flag\|Benin}}<ref name=List />

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	On November 22, 2012, Astana was chosen by the [[Bureau International des Expositions]] (BIE) as the venue to host Expo 2017. It was the first time that a major international exhibition of this kind was hosted in a country from the former Soviet Union. More than 100 countries and 10 international organizations were expected to participate. Around 2-3 million people were expected to visit the international pavilions from June to September 2017.<ref name=BIE1>{{cite web\|title=Expo Astana 2017\|url=http://www.bie-paris.org/site/en/expos/2013-06-27-13-45-19/expo-astana-2017\|publisher=Official Site of the Bureau International des Expositions}}</ref>		On November 22, 2012, Astana was chosen by the [[Bureau International des Expositions]] (BIE) as the venue to host Expo 2017. It was the first time that a major international exhibition of this kind was hosted in a country from the former Soviet Union. More than 100 countries and 10 international organizations were expected to participate. Around 2-3 million people were expected to visit the international pavilions from June to September 2017.<ref name=BIE1>{{cite web\|title=Expo Astana 2017\|url=http://www.bie-paris.org/site/en/expos/2013-06-27-13-45-19/expo-astana-2017\|publisher=Official Site of the Bureau International des Expositions}}</ref>

	25 hectares (62 acres) was planned for the pavilions of Expo 2017. The site has a convenient access to Astana's city center, the international airport and the railway station. The Expo Site is also linked with a network of Kazakhstan's inter-city roads to ensure a quick access from all the country.<ref name=BIE1 /> Construction of the pavilions began in April 2014 with 20 companies from Kazakhstan and 49 companies from around the globe.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.kazinform.kz/eng/article/2595251\|title=Construction of EXPO town in Astana is slated to begin in Apr 2014\|website=kazinform.kz\|date=7 October 2013 \|access-date=20 July 2017}}</ref>		25 hectares (62 acres) was planned for the pavilions of Expo 2017. The site has a convenient access to Astana's city center, the international airport and the railway station. The Expo Site is also linked with a network of Kazakhstan's inter-city roads to ensure a quick access from all the country.<ref name=BIE1 /> Construction of the pavilions began in April 2014 with 20 companies from Kazakhstan and 49 companies from around the globe.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.kazinform.kz/eng/article/2595251\|title=Construction of EXPO town in Astana is slated to begin in Apr 2014\|website=kazinform.kz\|date=7 October 2013\|access-date=20 July 2017}}{{Dead link\|date=December 2024 \|bot=InternetArchiveBot \|fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>

	Nur Alem itself is located in the epicenter of technological innovation, where young investors can develop start-up projects, research scientific inventions and implement their business ideas.{{citation needed\|date=April 2021}}		Nur Alem itself is located in the epicenter of technological innovation, where young investors can develop start-up projects, research scientific inventions and implement their business ideas.{{citation needed\|date=April 2021}}
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	The number of countries that confirmed their participation in Expo 2017 by September 2016 reached 101, which is higher than anticipated.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Number of Countries Participating in EXPO-2017 Exceeded the Plan\|url=https://expo2017astana.com/en/news/2016/sentyabr/number-of-countries-participating-in-expo-2017-exceeded-the-plan\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117151205/https://expo2017astana.com/en/news/2016/sentyabr/number-of-countries-participating-in-expo-2017-exceeded-the-plan\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=2018-11-17\|website=expo2017astana.com}}</ref>		The number of countries that confirmed their participation in Expo 2017 by September 2016 reached 101, which is higher than anticipated.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Number of Countries Participating in EXPO-2017 Exceeded the Plan\|url=https://expo2017astana.com/en/news/2016/sentyabr/number-of-countries-participating-in-expo-2017-exceeded-the-plan\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181117151205/https://expo2017astana.com/en/news/2016/sentyabr/number-of-countries-participating-in-expo-2017-exceeded-the-plan\|url-status=dead\|archive-date=2018-11-17\|website=expo2017astana.com}}</ref>

	U.S. Secretary of Energy [[Ernest Moniz]] and Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal announced in November 2016 at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Washington, D.C. that APCO Worldwide, a global communications consultancy, was selected as the chief organizing partner for the [http://www.usapavilion2017.org/about/ U.S. Pavilion] at EXPO 2017. The USA Pavilion in Astana was organized and operated by a U.S. private-sector company. However, traditionally it is managed solely by the U.S. Department of State.<ref>{{cite web\|title=U.S. Government Partners With Businesses to Showcase American Energy Innovation at EXPO 2017\|url=http://www.apcoworldwide.com/news/detail/2016/11/16/u.s.-government-partners-with-businesses-to-showcase-american-energy-innovation-at-expo-2017\|website=apcoworldwide.com\|access-date=2017-01-04\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708233411/http://apcoworldwide.com/news/detail/2016/11/16/u.s.-government-partners-with-businesses-to-showcase-american-energy-innovation-at-expo-2017\|archive-date=2017-07-08\|url-status=dead}}</ref> The official theme of the USA Pavilion is “The Source of Infinite Energy”.<ref name="usap">{{cite news\|title=APCO Worldwide to be Responsible for American EXPO 2017 Pavilion\|url=http://astanatimes.com/2016/11/apco-worldwide-to-be-responsible-for-american-expo-2017-pavilion/\|publisher=The Astana Times}}</ref> The USA Pavilion worked to inspire the next generation of ambassadors.<ref name="ambassadors">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.usapavilion2017.org/next-generation-ambassadors-at-usa-pavilion-expo-2017/../index.html\|title=USA Pavilion: The Source of Infinite Energy\|accessdate=Jan 30, 2023}}</ref>		U.S. Secretary of Energy [[Ernest Moniz]] and Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal announced in November 2016 at the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Washington, D.C. that APCO Worldwide, a global communications consultancy, was selected as the chief organizing partner for the [http://www.usapavilion2017.org/about/ U.S. Pavilion] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170901022748/http://www.usapavilion2017.org/about/ \|date=2017-09-01 }} at EXPO 2017. The USA Pavilion in Astana was organized and operated by a U.S. private-sector company. However, traditionally it is managed solely by the U.S. Department of State.<ref>{{cite web\|title=U.S. Government Partners With Businesses to Showcase American Energy Innovation at EXPO 2017\|url=http://www.apcoworldwide.com/news/detail/2016/11/16/u.s.-government-partners-with-businesses-to-showcase-american-energy-innovation-at-expo-2017\|website=apcoworldwide.com\|access-date=2017-01-04\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170708233411/http://apcoworldwide.com/news/detail/2016/11/16/u.s.-government-partners-with-businesses-to-showcase-american-energy-innovation-at-expo-2017\|archive-date=2017-07-08\|url-status=dead}}</ref> The official theme of the USA Pavilion is “The Source of Infinite Energy”.<ref name="usap">{{cite news\|title=APCO Worldwide to be Responsible for American EXPO 2017 Pavilion\|url=http://astanatimes.com/2016/11/apco-worldwide-to-be-responsible-for-american-expo-2017-pavilion/\|publisher=The Astana Times}}</ref> The USA Pavilion worked to inspire the next generation of ambassadors.<ref name="ambassadors">{{Cite web\|url=http://www.usapavilion2017.org/next-generation-ambassadors-at-usa-pavilion-expo-2017/../index.html\|title=USA Pavilion: The Source of Infinite Energy\|accessdate=Jan 30, 2023}}</ref>

	115 states and 22 international organizations confirmed their participation in EXPO 2017 in Astana. This turnout exceeded the organizing company's expectations of 100 countries and 10 international organizations.<ref>{{cite web\|title=115 states and 22 international organisations to take part in EXPO, Kazakh national commissioner says\|url=http://astanatimes.com/2017/05/115-states-and-22-international-organisations-to-take-part-in-expo-kazakh-national-commissioner-says/\|website=astanatimes.com\|date=31 May 2017 }}</ref> Since June 10 through September 9, the EXPO-2017 International Specialized Exhibition was visited by over 3,86 million people. The average daily attendance amounted to 22,840 visits.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.expo2017astana.com/en/page_id=2025\|title=EXPO 2017 Astana :: The number of EXPO-2017 visitors\|website=expo2017astana.com\|access-date=2017-12-27}}</ref>		115 states and 22 international organizations confirmed their participation in EXPO 2017 in Astana. This turnout exceeded the organizing company's expectations of 100 countries and 10 international organizations.<ref>{{cite web\|title=115 states and 22 international organisations to take part in EXPO, Kazakh national commissioner says\|url=http://astanatimes.com/2017/05/115-states-and-22-international-organisations-to-take-part-in-expo-kazakh-national-commissioner-says/\|website=astanatimes.com\|date=31 May 2017 }}</ref> Since June 10 through September 9, the EXPO-2017 International Specialized Exhibition was visited by over 3,86 million people. The average daily attendance amounted to 22,840 visits.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.expo2017astana.com/en/page_id=2025\|title=EXPO 2017 Astana :: The number of EXPO-2017 visitors\|website=expo2017astana.com\|access-date=2017-12-27}}</ref>
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	=== Corporate participation ===		=== Corporate participation ===

	Multinational corporations who sponsored Expo 2017, were Samsung, Cisco Systems, and Shell. Kazakh sponsors include NCOC, Air Astana, JSC Kazkommertsbank, JSC Samruk Energy, and JSC Kazpochta.<ref name="corpsponsors">{{cite news\|title=Samsung becomes official partner of National Company Astana EXPO 2017\|url=http://www.inform.kz/eng/article/2867398\|publisher=KazInform}}</ref>		Multinational corporations who sponsored Expo 2017, were Samsung, Cisco Systems, and Shell. Kazakh sponsors include NCOC, Air Astana, JSC Kazkommertsbank, JSC Samruk Energy, and JSC Kazpochta.<ref name="corpsponsors">{{cite news\|title=Samsung becomes official partner of National Company Astana EXPO 2017\|url=http://www.inform.kz/eng/article/2867398\|publisher=KazInform\|access-date=2016-02-11\|archive-date=2016-02-15\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160215054230/http://www.inform.kz/eng/article/2867398\|url-status=dead}}</ref>

	Expo 2017 attracted €125 million in sponsorships from large international companies. The sponsors of Expo 2017 included Samsung, Shell, Chevron and others.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Known worldwide companies sponsored EXPO-2017 for 125 mn euros\|url=http://kazakh-tv.kz/en/view/world_news/page_171742_known-worldwide-companies-sponsored-expo-2017-for-125-mn-euros\|website=kazakh-tv.kz}}</ref>		Expo 2017 attracted €125 million in sponsorships from large international companies. The sponsors of Expo 2017 included Samsung, Shell, Chevron and others.<ref>{{cite web\|title=Known worldwide companies sponsored EXPO-2017 for 125 mn euros\|url=http://kazakh-tv.kz/en/view/world_news/page_171742_known-worldwide-companies-sponsored-expo-2017-for-125-mn-euros\|website=kazakh-tv.kz}}</ref>
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	* [http://www.expomuseum.com/2017/ Expo 2017 page at ExpoMuseum.com] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200823014441/http://www.expomuseum.com/2017/ \|date=2020-08-23 }}		* [http://www.expomuseum.com/2017/ Expo 2017 page at ExpoMuseum.com] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200823014441/http://www.expomuseum.com/2017/ \|date=2020-08-23 }}
	* [http://www.expo-elements.net/expo-2017-astana/ Expo 2017 page at EXPO ELEMENTS] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825191017/http://www.expo-elements.net/expo-2017-astana/ \|date=2017-08-25 }}		* [http://www.expo-elements.net/expo-2017-astana/ Expo 2017 page at EXPO ELEMENTS] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825191017/http://www.expo-elements.net/expo-2017-astana/ \|date=2017-08-25 }}
	* [http://www.astanaworldsfair.com/ Astana World's Fair – unofficial Expo 2017 site]		* [http://www.astanaworldsfair.com/ Astana World's Fair – unofficial Expo 2017 site] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170626101654/http://astanaworldsfair.com/ \|date=2017-06-26 }}
	* [http://www.bie-paris.org/site/en/2017-astana Official website of the BIE]		* [http://www.bie-paris.org/site/en/2017-astana Official website of the BIE]
	* [http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/official-journal/2016/etc/se4/p219.html European Patent Office]		* [http://www.epo.org/law-practice/legal-texts/official-journal/2016/etc/se4/p219.html European Patent Office]

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	Over 100 companies, including [[Zaha Hadid Architects]], [[UNStudio]], [[Snøhetta (company)\|Snøhetta]], [[HOK (firm)\|HOK]], and [[Coop Himmelb(l)au]], participated in a competition to design the grounds of Expo 2017.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|title = Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture Win Expo 2017 Design Competition\|url = http://www.architectmagazine.com/design/adrian-smith-gordon-gill-architecture-win-expo-2017-design-competition_o\|website = Architect\|access-date = 2015-10-27}}</ref> Chicago firm [[Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture]] (AS+GG) won the competition for the design idea.<ref name=":0" /> The main project, according to the design was realised by Swiss company IT-Engineering.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.architectmagazine.com/project-gallery/astana-expo-city-2017_o\|title=Astana Expo City 2017 \| Architect Magazine\|accessdate=Jan 30, 2023}}</ref>		Over 100 companies, including [[Zaha Hadid Architects]], [[UNStudio]], [[Snøhetta (company)\|Snøhetta]], [[HOK (firm)\|HOK]], and [[Coop Himmelb(l)au]], participated in a competition to design the grounds of Expo 2017.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web\|title = Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture Win Expo 2017 Design Competition\|url = http://www.architectmagazine.com/design/adrian-smith-gordon-gill-architecture-win-expo-2017-design-competition_o\|website = Architect\|access-date = 2015-10-27}}</ref> Chicago firm [[Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture]] (AS+GG) won the competition for the design idea.<ref name=":0" /> The main project, according to the design was realised by Swiss company IT-Engineering.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=http://www.architectmagazine.com/project-gallery/astana-expo-city-2017_o\|title=Astana Expo City 2017 \| Architect Magazine\|accessdate=Jan 30, 2023}}</ref>

	Several national and international construction companies were awarded contracts to build the grounds. The main contractor [[Mabetex Group]], and Sembol, CC Bazis-A LLC, ABK Kurylys-1 LLC, Turquaz-YDA Stroy LLC, Sredazenergostry LLC have completed the construction part.<ref>http://3d.astana.kz/en/news/view/548/n_nazarbaev_ekspo-2017_krmes_astana_mereyn_odan_r_nyiaytua_mmkndk_bered</ref> The financing of project is done by the Kazakhstan Government and some private investor like Plast Invest Production LLP, Sonik Company LLP, PolimerMetal-T LLP and Alyugal LLP.<ref>https://expo2017astana.com/</ref>		Several national and international construction companies were awarded contracts to build the grounds. The main contractor [[Mabetex Group]], and Sembol, CC Bazis-A LLC, ABK Kurylys-1 LLC, Turquaz-YDA Stroy LLC, Sredazenergostry LLC have completed the construction part.<ref>{{Cite web \|url=http://3d.astana.kz/en/news/view/548/n_nazarbaev_ekspo-2017_krmes_astana_mereyn_odan_r_nyiaytua_mmkndk_bered \|title=Archived copy \|access-date=2017-08-17 \|archive-date=2017-08-17 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170817202833/http://3d.astana.kz/en/news/view/548/n_nazarbaev_ekspo-2017_krmes_astana_mereyn_odan_r_nyiaytua_mmkndk_bered \|url-status=dead }}</ref> The financing of project is done by the Kazakhstan Government and some private investor like Plast Invest Production LLP, Sonik Company LLP, PolimerMetal-T LLP and Alyugal LLP.<ref>https://expo2017astana.com/</ref>

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	* {{flag\|Poland}}<ref name="Poland">{{Cite web\|title = Poland Is Ready to Demonstrate its Innovative Technologies at EXPO 2017 \|url = http://astanatimes.com/2016/03/poland-is-ready-to-demonstrate-its-innovative-technologies-at-expo-2017/\|website = Astana Times\| date=7 March 2016 \|access-date = 2016-03-09}}</ref>		* {{flag\|Poland}}<ref name="Poland">{{Cite web\|title = Poland Is Ready to Demonstrate its Innovative Technologies at EXPO 2017 \|url = http://astanatimes.com/2016/03/poland-is-ready-to-demonstrate-its-innovative-technologies-at-expo-2017/\|website = Astana Times\| date=7 March 2016 \|access-date = 2016-03-09}}</ref>
	* {{flag\|Romania}}<ref name=citylist />		* {{flag\|Romania}}<ref name=citylist />
	* {{flag\|Russia}}<ref name=citylist /> whose pavilion won a gold medal<ref name="RussiaGold">{{cite web\|url=https://www.expo2020dubai.com/en/whats-new/expo-stories/20191119-russia-groundbreaking\|access-date=29 January 2020\|title=Russia sets its sights high for pavilion \| Expo 2020 Dubai}}</ref>		* {{flag\|Russia}}<ref name=citylist /> whose pavilion won a gold medal<ref name="RussiaGold">{{cite web\|url=https://www.expo2020dubai.com/en/whats-new/expo-stories/20191119-russia-groundbreaking\|access-date=29 January 2020\|title=Russia sets its sights high for pavilion \| Expo 2020 Dubai\|archive-date=30 December 2019\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20191230214327/https://www.expo2020dubai.com/en/whats-new/expo-stories/20191119-russia-groundbreaking/\|url-status=dead}}</ref>
	* {{flag\|Saint Kitts and Nevis}}<ref name=AstanaTimes1 />		* {{flag\|Saint Kitts and Nevis}}<ref name=AstanaTimes1 />
	* {{flag\|Saint Lucia}}<ref name=List />		* {{flag\|Saint Lucia}}<ref name=List />
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	\| [[Astana]]<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.inform.kz/eng/article/2295265 \|title=Astana applied for hosting EXPO-2017 \|publisher=Inform.kz \|date=2010-08-17 \|access-date=2014-02-12}}</ref>		\| [[Astana]]<ref>{{cite web \|url=http://www.inform.kz/eng/article/2295265 \|title=Astana applied for hosting EXPO-2017 \|publisher=Inform.kz \|date=2010-08-17 \|access-date=2014-02-12 \|archive-date=2016-09-15 \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160915085433/http://www.inform.kz/eng/article/2295265 \|url-status=dead }}</ref>
	\| {{flagicon\|Kazakhstan}} [[Kazakhstan]]		\| {{flagicon\|Kazakhstan}} [[Kazakhstan]]
	\| ''Future Energy''<ref name="Astanatheme">{{cite web\|url=http://www.expo2017astana.com/en/node/118\|access-date=1 July 2012\|title=The theme of the exhibition\|publisher=EXPO 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120622045225/http://www.expo2017astana.com/en/node/118\|archive-date=22 June 2012\|url-status=dead\|df=dmy-all}}</ref>		\| ''Future Energy''<ref name="Astanatheme">{{cite web\|url=http://www.expo2017astana.com/en/node/118\|access-date=1 July 2012\|title=The theme of the exhibition\|publisher=EXPO 2017\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120622045225/http://www.expo2017astana.com/en/node/118\|archive-date=22 June 2012\|url-status=dead\|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
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	* [http://www.expo2017astana.com/ Expo 2017 Astana-Kazakhstan]		* [http://www.expo2017astana.com/ Expo 2017 Astana-Kazakhstan]
	* [http://www.expomuseum.com/2017/ Expo 2017 page at ExpoMuseum.com]		* [http://www.expomuseum.com/2017/ Expo 2017 page at ExpoMuseum.com] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200823014441/http://www.expomuseum.com/2017/ \|date=2020-08-23 }}
	* [http://www.expo-elements.net/expo-2017-astana/ Expo 2017 page at EXPO ELEMENTS]		* [http://www.expo-elements.net/expo-2017-astana/ Expo 2017 page at EXPO ELEMENTS] {{Webarchive\|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170825191017/http://www.expo-elements.net/expo-2017-astana/ \|date=2017-08-25 }}
	* [http://www.astanaworldsfair.com/ Astana World's Fair – unofficial Expo 2017 site]		* [http://www.astanaworldsfair.com/ Astana World's Fair – unofficial Expo 2017 site]
	* [http://www.bie-paris.org/site/en/2017-astana Official website of the BIE]		* [http://www.bie-paris.org/site/en/2017-astana Official website of the BIE]