South Australia set to shine at World Expo 2025

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Osaka, Kansai • 13 April to 13 October 2025

South Australia has partnered with the Australian Government as a Gold Partner of the Australia Pavilion at World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

Throughout a six-month program of activity, South Australia’s premium food and wine, natural resources, hi-tech industries, space, health and medical ecosystems, along with our reputation for international education, will be showcased to the world.

Our state’s priorities closely align with the Australian Pavilion’s theme of ‘Chasing the Sun’ and we are keen to strengthen our trade and investment relationship with Japan and other nations attending the World Expo.

About World Expo 2025

World Expo is held every five years and is one of the oldest and largest events in the world.

In 2025, World Expo will be held in Osaka, Japan’s second-largest city and major culinary destination, providing an opportunity to connect with the Japanese community and global citizens.

Australia will be among 161 participating countries and regions and South Australia will have the opportunity to showcase our key sectors of economic priority to more than 28 million visitors to World Expo.

This year’s theme is ‘Designing Future Society for our Lives’, focusing on developing and adopting best practices from around the world to drive co-creation by the global community in designing a sustainable society that supports social challenges, emerging sciences and evolving technologies.

Visit Expo 2025 website

Team Australia

Welcome to the Australia Pavilion

Team Australia: Chasing the Sun

The Australia Pavilion theme of ‘Chasing the Sun’ provides visitors to World Expo the opportunity to embark on an immersive adventure following the sun across Australia.

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Experience the Australia Pavilion

Designed by Australian architecture design firm Buchan, the pavilion is inspired by the flowering blossom of the iconic Australian eucalyptus tree.

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South Australia's participation

Co-creating Cultures for the Future Week

25 April - 6 May • South Australia will strengthen its engagement with key international tourism stakeholders to grow opportunities in the sector, highlighting and promoting the state’s strengths as a global arts and events destination.

Future of Community and Mobility Week

15 - 26 May • South Australia’s space sector, in conjunction with Austrade, will have the opportunity to liaise with key global stakeholders, increasing investor networks and interest in the South Australian space ecosystem.

Necessities of Life: Food, Clothing and Shelter Week

5 - 16 June • With South Australia’s premium food and wine showcased to the world, global counterparts will have the opportunity to taste some of the state’s premium produce as the sector is promoted to global attendees. Events will include a Taste of South Australia Food and Wine Showcase and an exciting cooking demonstration utilising South Australian produce.

Health and Wellbeing Week

20 June - 1 July • South Australia’s world-leading capabilities in clinical trials will be on show in collaboration with Austrade.

Learning and Playing Week

17 - 28 July • South Australia’s international education capabilities will be showcased to the world.

The Future of Earth and Biodiversity

17 - 28 September • The state’s capabilities in renewable energy, green economy and net zero will provide global attendees with opportunities to learn more about investing in South Australia’s decarbonisation journey.

Latest news about South Australia and World Expo 2025

10th Apr 2025