Best Of WA On Display At Expo 2025 Osaka
The State Government has joined the Commonwealth Government as a Gold Partner of the Australia Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka.
Australia’s theme ‘Chasing the Sun’ provides an opportunity to promote Western Australia – the sunniest State in Australia – as a key investment and trade partner in an optimal business time zone.
WA’s participation will also strengthen our relationship with Japan, our second largest trading partner, and our longstanding sister-state, Hyogo Prefecture, which will be actively involved in hosting Expo 2025 in Osaka, as part of the broader Kansai Region.
The State Government will deliver a program to attract investment and highlight our 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.
Noongar Artist Buffie Punch and Kirrikin, a 100 per cent Aboriginal-owned social enterprise based in Western Australia, have designed the new uniform for the Australian Pavilion.
The artwork reflects a deep connection to Country and culture with vibrant motifs of iconic local flora featured, including the golden wattle, banksia and eucalyptus blossoms.
With 15,000 people expected to visit the Australia Pavilion at Expo per day, this will provide visitors insight into WA’s unique natural beauty, culture and heritage, as well as celebrating First Nations innovation on the global stage.
Local Chef Silas Masih, Owner and Head Chef of the Pepper & Salt restaurant in Denmark, has been selected as the WA guest chef.
He will be designing menus with WA produce, providing exceptional culinary experiences to VIP delegates and activating live cooking demonstrations at the Australian Pavilion.
The 2025 World Expo will see an impressive line-up of WA artists, who have been selected by the Commonwealth to participate in the Australian Pavilion’s Cultural Program, to showcase their work on the main stage to major international audiences.
First Nations artists Gina Williams and Guy Ghouse will launch the WA Cultural Program with their distinct music and performances in Noongar language.
Disability in the Arts, Disadvantage in the Arts Australia will follow in May with a screen work specifically created for the Expo to highlight the work of WA First Nations artists and cultural leaders with disabilities.
Further WA First Nations artists and creatives are scheduled to travel to Osaka later in the year to bring vibrant unique performance to the global Expo stage.
Expo 2025 opened on 12 April and will see a full 6-month program of activation run until 13 October 2025.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade is leading Australia’s participation with an investment of $100 million.
To learn more about Australia’s participation at Expo 2025 Osaka, please visit: https://www.dfat.gov.au/trade/expo-2025-osaka
As stated by Premier Roger Cook:
“My government is proud to participate as a Gold Partner for the Australia Pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka.
“The World Expo is another way we are working to diversify our economy for the future and offers a rare opportunity for WA businesses and industries to forge new partnerships, spark innovation and grow their presence in Japan, and attract investment into WA.
“We are committed to remaining a reliable partner for Japan in energy security and beyond and look forward to joining the conversation at Expo 2025 to build a more sustainable and inclusive society.
“This major world event offers a powerful platform to highlight Australia’s diversity of people and culture, while opening doors to attract investment and strengthen trade and tourism ties with Japan.”
As stated by Agriculture and Food Minister Jackie Jarvis:
“The Osaka World Expo 2025 is a valuable global platform to showcase WA’s world-class agriculture, food, and beverage industries to the Japanese marketplace and beyond.
“Potential customers can sample the best of WA produce, while gaining an insight into our innovative, sustainable, premium production systems.
“This important event will help strengthen our trade relationships – particularly with Japan, our long-standing second-largest agrifood trading partner – while exploring new market opportunities.”
https://www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook Labor Government/Best-of-WA-on-display-at-Expo-2025-Osaka-20250417