Expo.02 - The first Swiss National exhibition in the new millennium, 39 exhibitions and over 13‘500 events made the 3-lakes-region during 159 days the center of Switzerland. Many millions of people visited, from 15.05.2002 to 20.10.2002 the four sites on the lakes of Neuchâtel, Bienne and Murten and were part of this huge and unforgettable happening.
In 2012 the alumni association of Expo.02 plans to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Expo.02. Therefore they offer to celebrate this event with former collaborators and employees, partners and political bodies involved.
Ralph Ammann is working as coordinator, organizer and head of project of the alumni association of Expo.02 for the anniversary: 10 years Expo.02.
The celebrations for the 10th anniversary will offer for reunion, memories and networking. The event, therefore, proposes two phases: a reunion and a party.
The reunion:
On 12.05.2012 at 12:00 former employees and other parties involved will meet on „their“ former Arteplage and thus will have the opportunity the meet colleagues and the exchange memories.
The party:
On 12.05.2012 at 18:00 a big celebration party starts at the „Das Zelt“ in Biel (SUI).
950 guests will enjoy a relaxing aperitif in the big tent. We will look into the future – with speeches by representatives from government, economy and Expo.02- and travel back in time with films and images. Various cultural performances will be presented in between. Finally the dance floor will be opened to celebrate into the night.
Program anniversary show:
20:00 Start of show – 1st part
Performance of Swisstricks
Mood film of Expo.02 with live music from Slädu & Marina Santelli
Round table 1: That was Expo.02 / How did the region benefit from Expo.02 a discussion with Franz Steinegger, former president of the Steering Committee of Expo.02 and Hans Stöckli, member of the Senate and former mayor of the city of Biel (SUI).
Performance by comedian Yann Lambiel
21:30 Start of show – 2nd part
Performance by clown Linaz
Round table 2: How did Switzerland benefit from Expo.02 / Looking into the future of Expo’s a discussion with Daniel Rossellat, mayor of the city of Nyon (SUI), former director Events Expo.02 and president Paléo Festival and representatives of Lac of Constance-Eastern Switzerland Expo 2027.
Performance by ventriloquist Willer Nicolodi
22:15 Party with DJ/MC Yogy (former DJ/MC at the Cargo Club, Arteplage Neuchâtel, Expo.02)
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