SDGs+Beyond Future Society for Life Week
VOYAGE TO THE FUTURE—Japanese SMEs Tackle Social Issues for a Better Tomorrow—
The Small and Medium Enterprise Agency Organization for Small & Medium Enterprises and Regional Innovation, JAPAN, Independent Administrative Agency
At the exhibition, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be displayed as “challengers sailing into the unknown ocean while overcoming difficulties” as they take on the challenge of solving social issues by utilizing their strengths that make them attractive and move forward into the future.
Through the exhibition, visitors will be able to experience the technologies and ideas of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and learn about their challenges and their value in realizing a future society for the world to see.
Recorded video available
Exhibition
- post-SDGs
- future society
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
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Track Programme
- Time and
Date of
the event -
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2025.10.03[Fri]
2025.10.07[Tue]
09:00 ～ 21:00
(Venue Open 09:00)
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- Venue
- EXPO Exhibition Centre
Programme details
This exhibition will be held at EXPO Messe “WASSE” with the aim of promoting new business development and overseas expansion of domestic SMEs. During the exhibition period, SMEs with future-thinking products, technologies, and manufacturing techniques will be introduced through hands-on exhibits, and their appeal will be communicated to the domestic and global markets. The exhibits will be designed to resemble “challengers sailing into the unknown ocean while overcoming difficulties” as SMEs take on the challenge of solving social issues by leveraging their strengths and moving forward into the future. Through the exhibition, visitors will be able to experience the technologies and ideas of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and learn about the appeal and value of SMEs in realizing the future society to the world.
Reports
【Reflection】
This event aimed to showcase the challenges and appeal of Japanese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) possessing future-oriented products, services, and technologies aligned with the “Laboratory for Future Society” concept of the 2025 Osaka-Kansai Expo. It featured hands-on exhibits of products and services tackling social issues from 83 SMEs gathered nationwide, along with displays of over 1,800 challenge messages for future society submitted by SMEs.
From October 3 to October 7, a total of 34,960 visitors attended. Feedback included comments such as: “I learned about advanced technologies I didn't know existed,” “It was so substantial I wish it were a permanent exhibition,” “The science and technology of Japanese SMEs is amazing,” and “We want to join in doing what we can to solve issues like environmental problems.”
Notable achievements included facilitating collaborations between participating companies and major corporations sparked by the exhibition. Additionally, during the Expo's theme weeks, an off-site overseas CEO business meeting generated 1,272 new business matchings, contributing to creating business opportunities through the Osaka-Kansai Expo.
This initiative provided an opportunity for domestic and international visitors, who are not typically reached, to recognize the value and appeal of Japan's SMEs, which cannot be measured by company size alone.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
For those unable to attend the exhibition during the event period, and for those wishing to review the exhibits, we plan to release 3D video content showcasing the exhibits in collaboration with participating companies. Furthermore, the Small and Medium Enterprise Agency will work to create further business opportunities for Japanese SMEs both domestically and internationally. This includes strengthening support menus such as networking events, J-GoodTech (online exhibition), and overseas CEO business meetings for future-oriented SMEs in areas previously underserved.
More Information
SDGs+Beyond Future Society for Life Week
VOYAGE TO THE FUTURE—Japanese SMEs Tackle Social Issues for a Better Tomorrow—
At the exhibition, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will be displayed as “challengers sailing into the unknown ocean while overcoming difficulties” as they take on the challenge of solving social issues by utilizing their strengths that make them attractive and move forward into the future.
Through the exhibition, visitors will be able to experience the technologies and ideas of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and learn about their challenges and their value in realizing a future society for the world to see.
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2025.10.03[Fri]
09:00～21:00
(Venue Open 09:00)
- EXPO Exhibition Centre
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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