Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) Selects run.events as Official Event Management Partner for General Assemblies

PARIS – The Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), the intergovernmental organization responsible for overseeing and regulating World Expos since 1928, has selected run.events as its official event management platform for the organization of its General Assemblies.

The Significance of BIE General Assemblies

BIE General Assemblies represent the highest decision-making body of the organization, convening Member State delegations twice annually to shape the future of World Expos. These assemblies determine which nations will host upcoming World Expos, establish regulatory frameworks, and guide the strategic direction of expositions that attract millions of visitors worldwide. The complexity of managing delegations from over 180 Member States, each with specific voting rights, credentials, and access requirements, demands event management infrastructure of the highest caliber.

Through this partnership, BIE will implement a comprehensive run.events solution designed specifically for the unique requirements of intergovernmental assembly management:

Customized Registration Portal for Member and Expo Delegations A dedicated registration environment enables Member State delegations and Expo organizing committees to manage their participation with full autonomy while maintaining centralized oversight for BIE administration.

Delegation and Quota Management Sophisticated delegation management capabilities ensure precise control over accreditation quotas, delegate categories, and organizational hierarchies—essential for maintaining the formal structure of intergovernmental proceedings.

Quorum Management for General Assemblies Real-time quorum tracking provides assembly leadership with immediate visibility into attendance thresholds, enabling procedurally sound decision-making throughout each session.

Delegate Check-in and Badging Streamlined on-site registration processes deliver professional credentialing while maintaining the security protocols required for high-level diplomatic gatherings.

Entry and Access Control Integrated access management ensures appropriate zone permissions for different delegate categories, from voting members to observers and support staff.

Reporting and Analytics Comprehensive analytics deliver actionable intelligence on registration patterns, attendance metrics, and operational performance, supporting continuous improvement of assembly logistics.

A Partnership Built on Shared Values

The selection of run.events by BIE represents an important milestone. When institutions of this caliber and historical significance evaluate event management solutions, the assessment extends far beyond feature comparison. BIE required a partner that understands the protocols of international diplomacy, the precision demanded by formal assembly procedures, and the absolute reliability necessary when world leaders convene to make consequential decisions.

run.events brings to this partnership extensive experience in managing complex, multi-stakeholder events where accuracy, security, and professional execution are non-negotiable. The platform’s architecture, purpose-built for events where every detail carries significance, aligns precisely with the operational standards BIE maintains for its General Assemblies.

This collaboration underscores run.events’ position as a trusted partner for organizations where event management directly supports institutional mission and international cooperation.

About the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE)

The Bureau International des Expositions (BIE) is the intergovernmental organization responsible for overseeing and regulating World Expos. Established by the 1928 Paris Convention, BIE ensures that World Expos serve as global platforms for education, innovation, and international cooperation. With over 180 Member States, BIE manages the selection process for Expo host countries and establishes the regulatory framework that guides these landmark events. World Expos organized under BIE auspices have welcomed hundreds of millions of visitors, fostering dialogue on humanity’s most pressing challenges and aspirations.

For more information, visit www.bie-paris.org

About run.events

run.events is European Event Intelligence Platform, built with AI as the foundation. The platform covers the complete event lifecycle in one unified enterprise environment: from attendance management with full e-invoicing compliance to CRM, speaker management, communications, badging, check-in, and access control, with intelligence woven throughout. The partnership extends beyond software: the run.events team operates as true partners, with on-site services, advisory, and proactive support, succeeding when events succeed. Built in Germany, Europe, run.events is GDPR-native and EU AI Act compliant.

For more information, visit www.run.events

Image: Margit Jugo, CFO and Co-CEO of run.events, and Dimitri Kerkentzes, Secretary General of the Bureau International des Expositions (BIE), formalize the partnership that will bring advanced event management capabilities to BIE General Assemblies.