Liège Belgium has a long history of hosting international expositions, but Expo 2017 would be the first since Brussels' Expo '58. The proposed theme is "Connecting the World, Linking People." Liege-Expo2017.com - official site Video - City of Liège Liège: Candidate to Host the World Expo 2017 - Expo 2010 Belgium Pavilion International Expo 2017 - City of Liège Liège Expo 2017 on Twitter

Astana The proposed theme is "Future Energy." Expo 2017 Astana - official site Expo 2017 - in Astana? - Republic of Kazakhstan Astana Makes Play to Host Expo 2017 - news article, 10 September 2010 Expo 2017 Astana on Twitter

Plans for a Newcastle bid for 2017 have been postponed. Current plans are for a bid for Expo 2022. Newcastle Costly Newcastle Bid on Hold - news article, 14 November 2011 Keneally still cradles hopes in heartland - news article, 23 March 2011 Newcastle To Bid for Expo - political party article, 19 March 2011 Barry O'Farrell's Message to the Hunter - news article, 25 March 2011

Edmonton Feds Slam Door on City's Expo Bid - news article, 23 November 2010