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19innovative technologies such as IoT, AI, robots, and Big Data. The future society we aim to realize is a society in which global problems including medical treatment and healthcare, food and agriculture, environment and climate change, energy and resources, safety and disaster prevention, and human and gender equality, are solved. Such a society would be exactly the embodiment of a society in which the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) have been achieved. We believe that the World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai is the perfect occasion to share this vision of a future society with our fellow people from all over the world.”A new model of Expo which shows ways to improve people’s livesDr. Shinya Hashizume, Chairman of the International Exhibition Osaka Planning Commission and Professor at Osaka Prefecture University, was in charge of concept development. He explains: “The World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai will present strategic solutions to humanity’s universal challenges, and be a venue that generates massive innovation by putting new ideas into practice. The Expo will test futuristic social infrastructure and become a magnificent living laboratory for each organization to showcase new technologies.”“In the past, Expos have been structured primarily to explain new technologies in an easy-to-understand way to visitors, but this Expo will have a completely new format. Not only the pavilion areas, but the passageways and open spaces will also be included as exhibit spaces. The Expo will be operated with one unified management structure. Security will be achieved with the latest technologies, and there will be no wait times at the pavilions. By utilizing Big Data, we will be able to map out the optimal site experience plan for each visitor. High-quality entertainment will be provided at the sites, with opportunities for international exchange unlike anyone has seen before. Furthermore, by connecting the world’s people through cutting-edge information and communications technology (ICT), everyone will also be able to enjoy the exhibitions in virtual space together, and to learn from them.”Sadayuki SakakibaraBorn in 1943. Worked at Toray Industries successively as President and as Chairman of the Board. Served as President of Japan Chemical Fibers Association. Currently serves as Chairman of Keidanren (Japan Business Federation), as well as Chairman of the 2025 Japan World Expo Committee.Dr. Shinya HashizumeBorn in 1960. Research Professor at the Graduate School of Economics at Osaka Prefecture University. Doctor of Engineering. Specialist in such fields as urban planning, architectural history, and urban cultural theory, and has extensive knowledge pertaining to exhibitions from an academic viewpoint. Also works as Special Advisor to Osaka Prefecture and the City of Osaka.Related Videos:Message from Prime Minister Abe: https://youtu.be/RmPMuCpMvaoExposition Concept: https://youtu.be/eCS9HD0wf_MIntroducing Osaka and Kansai: https://youtu.be/jry0kiizZfsCurrently, in preparation for the BIE vote scheduled for November of next year, Japan is carrying out an ongoing nationwide promotional effort. A comprehensive presentation was given to the BIE on June 14, 2017, including a video message from Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, along with footage of Japan’s technology in action and other imagery to demonstrate the appeal of the proposed theme and of the Osaka, Kansai region.Theme:Designing Future Society for Our LivesSubthemes:- How to Lead a Healthy Life in a Diverse Manner- Sustainable Socioeconomic SystemsBasic Philosophy:Create an exhibition together with its participants (People's Living Lab)- Jointly create a vision of a future society and economy in which individuals are able to live their lives to their fullest potential and enjoy true prosperityDates:May 3-November 3, 2025 (185 days)Estimated Number of Visitors:Approximately 28-30 million visitorsThe World Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai