Osaka Expo 2025 (13 April – 13 October, 2025)

World Exposition

A world exposition (expo) is a global event that promotes public awareness and education, share innovation and fosters cooperation. It is organized by a host country that invites other countries, companies, international organizations, private sector, civil society and the general public to participate. All invited participants are either given an exhibition space or the opportunity to build pavilion to showcase their culture, achievements, innovations, tourism industries and trade and investment opportunities.

The World Exposition is sanctioned by the Bureau of International Exposition (BIE). It takes place every 5 years and lasts up to 6 months. The last World Exposition was held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates from 1st October 2021 to 31st March 2022 and Papua New Guinea through the Department of Foreign Affairs as the lead agency participated.

The 2025 World Expo will be held in Yume Shima Island, an artificial Island in the Osaka Bay area, Kansai, Japan, from the 13th April – 13th October 2025. The upcoming expo is coordinated by National Trade Office of PNG, under the Ministry of International Trade and Investment.

A total of 160 countries and 25 international organizations are expected to participate. To this date, 138 countries and international organizations have already confirmed their participation, and it is projected that approximately 28.2 million visitors will visit the expo site within the six (6) months.

Osaka Expo will be a great opportunity for PNG to show case our investment opportunities for down-stream and value-adding of our national resources in all major sectors such as Fisheries, Agriculture, Tourism, Forestry, energy sectors as well as to promote and attract investors in Special Economic Zones

Theme of the Osaka 2025 World Expo

The Osaka Expo is being organized under the theme “Designing Future Society for our lives.” Three (3) subthemes: Saving Lives, Empowering Lives and Connecting Lives.

Expo themes are aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) whose ultimate objective is to realize a diverse, inclusive and sustainable society with the pledge to ensure “no one will be left behind”.

PNG has chosen Empowering Lives; thus, PNG pavilion will be constructed within the Empowering Lives Zone. PNG Pavilion/Exhibition will be labelled as “Empowering people, empowering the world”

National Theme:

“Papua New Guinea: Crafting Future Societies for Sustainable Living.” This theme encapsulates Papua New Guinea’s commitment to shaping a future where societies thrive through sustainable trade practices, innovation, and cultural heritage.

Slogan: “Building Today, Sustaining Tomorrow”

Objective

Expo 2025 seeks to explore innovative solutions and collaborative efforts to address the most pressing challenges facing humanity. Aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the Expo aims to create a diverse, inclusive, and sustainable society, ensuring that “no one is left behind.” The Expo theme addresses global challenges such as natural disasters, climate change, and pandemics like COVID-19, providing an opportunity for countries to exchange ideas and find solutions to improve societies worldwide. The theme is supported by three interrelated subthemes: Saving Lives, Empowering Lives, and Connecting Lives.

These subthemes encapsulate the Expo’s commitment to fostering sustainable development, social inclusion, and technological advancements that enhance the quality of life for all. The concept of the Expo is embodied in the notion of a “People’s Living Lab,” where visitors will actively participate in shaping the course of humanity. Expo 2025 Osaka will showcase innovative technologies like Artificial Intelligence, robotics, and Big Data to optimize lives and societies. It aims to tackle issues such as healthcare, food security, environmental sustainability, energy, safety, and equality, working towards achieving the United Nations’ SDGs.

Osaka 2025 Expo is different from the previous world expositions. Osaka Expo is also known as SDG Expo.

In 2025, the world will be a mere five years away from 2030, the year the United Nations has set as the target for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), making it a crucial one for ramping up efforts to achieve the goals. Therefore, 2025 Osaka Expo will become a key platform for reaching the SDGs by 2030.