March 7, 2022
An international forum will be held online in order to promote the dissemination and understanding of “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” which is the theme of Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, and to promote participation in the Expo. We look forward to seeing many participants.
1. Outline of the event
Organizers:
METI, Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Title:
Web Forum Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan (March 2022)
– Designing Future Society for Our Lives –
Date and time:
From March 7 (Mon.), 2022, 14:00, to March 31 (Fri.), 2023
Details:
- Keynote Speech (The philosophy of Expo Osaka, Kansai, the society we aim for in 2025 and beyond)
- Interview (The appeal of Osaka, Kansai, and its characteristics as a place of business, as told by businesspeople working in Osaka, Kansai)
Language:
English
How to watch:
No registration required. Please watch from the website: Expo2025 web forum URL
2. Content
Note: Keynote speeches and interviews are in video format.
Note: All positions of the speakers are as of the date of publication.
Opening remarks:
Wakamiya Kenji, Minister for the World Expo
Tokura Masakazu, Chairman, Japan Association for the 2025 World Exposition
Sasaki Nobuhiko, Chairman and CEO, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
Keynote speech 1: Courageous collaboration: Building the future society together
Speaker:
Dr. Alaa Murabit
Keynote speech 2: Designing Future Society For Our Lives – What is the Happy Way of life?
Speaker:
Oussouby Sacko
Interview: Osaka, Kansai as a place for business
Speakers:
Simone Thomsen (Eli Lilly Japan K.K.)
Phillip Vincent (Plug and Play Japan)
Kiran S. Sethi (Jupiter International Corporation)
Bjorn Heiberg (Tower Knives)
Tyas Sosen (The Tea Crane)
Division in Charge
International Exhibitions Promotion Office, Commerce and Service Industry Policy Group
