Flemish Week Mission: Osaka 2025 Expo
15 Jun 2025 -
21 Jun 2025

From April to October 2025, the 36th World Expo will take place in Osaka, Japan, with the theme “Designing a future society for our lives”. MEDVIA is excited to be participating in the Belgian Pavilion of the Expo along with a number of our members!

During the Expo, MEDVIA’s strategic partner Flanders Investment and Trade (FIT) is organizing Flemish Week, a group mission to Tokyo and Osaka in the presence of Flemish minister-president Matthias Diependaele. Open to companies in the healthtech, medtech and life sciences sectors, this mission is a unique opportunity to discover Japan’s top business hubs and network at the highest level.

Why should I participate? 

  • Networking receptions under the guidance of the Flemish Minister-President
  • Discover Japan’s top business centers: Tokyo and Osaka
  • Take part in seminars and panel discussions at the Belgian pavilion
  • Get access to the Belgian pavilion with a high-level networking reception
  • Connect with Flemish and Japanese companies and decision-makers
  • Receive a tailor-made B2B program
  • Enjoy tickets for two days at the World Expo

 

Preliminary program

June 15: Arrival in Tokyo
June 16-17: Tokyo visits and networking
June 17: travel to Osaka
June 18: Flemish day at the Expo
June 19: Osaka visits and networking
June 20: Opening of Health Week at the Belgian Pavilion of the Expo
June 21: Return to Brussels (or extension for Health Week)

 

Ecosystem event

Date

15 Jun 2025 -
21 Jun 2025

Location

Tokyo and Osaka

Practical info

Don’t miss this special mission led by the Flemish minister-president.
Apply by 28 February 2025

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