About World Expo 2025
The Western Australian (WA) Government, through Invest and Trade WA, is a Gold Partner of the Australian Pavilion at World Expo 2025 Osaka.
World Expo is a major global event held every five years, bringing nations together to share ideas and solutions to some of the world’s biggest challenges.
Over 161 nations will participate at Expo 2025 Osaka, with 28 million visitors expected to attend over the 183 days of the event.
In recognition of Western Australia's status as a Gold Partner for the Australian Pavilion, Invest and Trade WA is delivering a program of uniquely WA activations across the six month event to highlight the State's world-leading innovation and capability across a number of Diversify WA priority sectors, including clean energy, primary industries, space, health and medical life sciences, tourism and creative industries.
The Australian Pavilion’s theme ‘Chasing the Sun’ also provides the perfect opportunity to promote WA – the sunniest state in Australia – as a key investment and trade partner in an optimal business time zone.
World Expo 2025 Osaka: 13 April to 13
October
WA activation program: 25 April - 28 September
Key industry sectors at Expo 2025
WA is a global energy powerhouse with abundant natural resources and potential for large-scale renewable energy projects
Boasting a world-class medical research base this sector has outstanding research infrastructure and entrepreneurial talent.
From space technology to cyber security, WA is on track to become a global hub of invention, investment, innovation and impact
With world-class venues, thriving screen industry and a rich First Nations culture, Western Australia boasts a vibrant creative community
Famed for its pristine beaches and dazzling array of colourful wildflowers, discover a land of otherworldly beauty and adventures
Western Australia is a world-class producer of premium quality and sustainably produced agrifood products
Australian Pavilion uniforms feature WA First Nations designs
The official Australian Pavilion staff uniform will feature unique Western Australian First Nations designs by Kirrikin, a 100% Aboriginal-owned social enterprise, and Noongar artist Buffie Punch.
The designs celebrate Australia’s unique natural beauty and First Nations heritage, featuring vibrant motifs of iconic Australian flora, including the golden wattle, banksia and eucalyptus blossoms.
They reflect a deep connection to Country and culture, with each element of the design symbolising resilience, diversity, and the rich ecology of the Australian landscape. The partnership highlights Western Australia’s commitment to celebrating First Nations excellence on the world stage, while supporting Indigenous-led enterprises.
The uniform design also incorporates elements of the vibrant Australia Pavilion logo. The logo reflects the pavilion’s theme of “Chasing the Sun” and was designed by renowned Indigenous-owned creative studio, Balarinji.
The uniforms are made with 100% recycled materials, reflecting how sustainability is at the heart of the Australia Pavilion and World Expo 2025 Osaka.
About Japan
Japan is Western Australia’s 2nd largest trading partner, with total goods traded of $29.8 billion in 2024. The value of Western Australia’s goods exports to Japan in 2024 was $26.4 billion, with the State accounting for 37 per cent of Australia’s goods exports to Japan in 2024.
First established in 1968, the Western Australia Tokyo Office is the oldest Australian State Government Office in Japan. In that same year, the sister-state relationship between Western Australia and Hyogo was also established to promote stronger economic and cultural ties, with a focus on increasing reciprocal exchange in education, tourism, trade and investment.
Japan is a key market under Western Australia’s Asian Engagement Strategy 2019 – 2030, with a focus on maximising trade and investment opportunities, establish people-to-people links and building business networks and communities.
About Invest and Trade Western Australia
Established in 2019, Invest and Trade Western Australia (WA) acts as Western Australia’s ‘front door’ for investors and exporters, facilitating investment into the State and assisting local industry to access new export markets.
Invest and Trade WA operates an extensive network of investment and trade offices across the six regions of North East Asia, ASEAN, China, India-Gulf, United Kingdom/Europe and the Americas.
Invest and Trade WA’s Tokyo and Kobe offices operate as part of the North East Asia regional hub, providing advice on trade and investment opportunities, market-entry strategies, in-market promotions and facilitating introductions to potential customers and partners.
Get in touch
If you are looking for opportunities in business, investment or trade, contact our experienced team at Invest and Trade WA.
Our in-house experts can support you directly and provide referrals or introductions across our network of overseas offices, industry bodies and government agencies.
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