The ACT Government has joined the Australia Pavilion as a Government Official Supporter! This means that Canberra - Australia's vibrant capital and sister city to Nara, Japan - will be on display at Expo 2025 Osaka, showcasing its vibrant cultural scene and global leadership in sustainability and innovation.
About ACT Government, Canberra
The ACT Government has a 2050 Vision for Canberra; to be recognised as one of the world’s great innovation creative and art cities while remaining one of the world’s most liveable cities. With its International Engagement Strategy, Canberra aims to shine as a global leader in creativity, innovation, and artistic excellence, positioning itself as a premier hub on the world stage.
The strategy focuses on international collaboration, economic diversification, and growing Canberra’s knowledge-based community, establishing it as a premier destination for living, investing, working, and studying.
With strengths in education, tourism, defence, renewable energy, ICT, cyber, space, health, sports science, arts, and agricultural technology, the government actively supports local businesses and partners with educational institutions to solidify Canberra’s status as Australia’s knowledge capital and a global city.
ACT Government, Canberra at Expo 2025 Osaka
As Australia’s capital, Canberra’s participation within the Australia Pavilion at World Expo 2025 Osaka highlights our commitment to international engagement and innovation.
This strategic opportunity will elevate Canberra’s strengths and aspirations on a global stage, building on our 30-year Sister City relationship with Nara, Japan. Our long-standing connection provides a solid foundation for deepening business and cultural ties, further enhancing Canberra’s profile as a dynamic, innovative, and knowledge-based city with a diverse economy.
Our vision to become a global leader in innovation, creativity and the arts perfectly aligns with the Expo’s theme, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” At the Expo, we will showcase Canberra’s expertise in education, research, climate change and tourism. By participating, we aim to attract international visitors and investment, foster meaningful collaborations, and promote Canberra as a premier destination to live, visit, invest, work and study.
The Expo offers a unique platform to demonstrate Canberra’s capabilities and achievements. Our focus on renewable energy and sustainability, highlighted by Canberra’s milestone of becoming the first Australian jurisdiction powered entirely by renewable electricity in 2019, underscores our leadership in this crucial area. Showcasing these advancements will capture the interest of international investors and partners seeking innovative solutions.
We will also celebrate Canberra’s vibrant cultural scene and exceptional quality of life. Our rich arts and cultural heritage make Canberra an attractive destination for tourists and new residents alike. By emphasizing these qualities, we aim to boost tourism and enhance Canberra’s global reputation.
The World Expo 2025 is a strategic initiative through which we will leverage our long-standing relationship with Nara, promote our diverse strengths, and position Canberra as a global leader in education, innovation and sustainability. This involvement will drive international engagement, economic growth and cultural exchange, further solidifying Canberra’s status as Australia’s knowledge capital.
Quotes from ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr:
Canberra’s participation in World Expo 2025, Osaka reflects our city’s commitment to global engagement and innovation.
Building on our 30-year Sister City relationship with Nara, Japan, we will use Expo 25 to showcase Canberra’s strengths —from our leadership in renewable energy and sustainability to our strong education and cultural sectors.
Expo is a further opportunity to highlight Canberra’s global leadership in education, sustainability, and creativity, while attracting investment, fostering collaborations, and driving economic growth.
Our involvement in the Expo underscores Canberra’s status as Australia’s knowledge capital and our dynamic and innovative future.