The Future of Community and Mobility Week
Sweden Autotech day at Expo 2025 Osaka Part 2
Nordic Pavilion
The aim of the event is to increase cooperation and exchange between Sweden and Japan within the automotive sector.
By bringing together key industry players, researchers, and policymakers, the event will provide a platform to share knowledge, explore innovative solutions, and create new business opportunities.
Recorded video available
Discussion
- Automatic operation
- flying cars
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| Language of interpretation | English |
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Track Programme
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Date of
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2025.05.20[Tue]
13:00 ～ 17:30
(Venue Open 13:00)
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- Venue
- Pavilion
- Nordic Circle
Programme details
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This initiative seeks to enhance technological collaboration, sustainable mobility advancements, and industry partnerships that benefit both countries and contribute to the future of the global automotive industry.
Reports
【Reflection】
As the automotive industry undergoes a once-in-a-century transformation, this roundtable brought together experts from Japan and Sweden to explore opportunities for collaboration in the field of mobility. Discussions centered around next-generation technologies such as Software-Defined Vehicles (SDVs), connectivity, and autonomous driving.
While both countries share a cultural emphasis on safety and high quality, participants acknowledged the growing influence of China and geopolitical risks, emphasizing the need to balance international cooperation with agile technological development. Regulatory challenges, including cybersecurity and data transparency, were also discussed, highlighting the importance of building mutual trust for future co-creation.
In the afternoon session, real-world examples such as autonomous shuttles showcased how advanced technologies can address local challenges in Japan. Experts delivered multifaceted presentations focused on autonomous driving, AI, and next-generation materials, followed by dynamic Q&A sessions. The discussions reaffirmed that the technological approaches of the Nordic region and Japan are highly complementary.
With a strong focus on social implementation and user perspectives, the session fostered meaningful dialogue toward future public-private-academic collaboration and deeper bilateral partnerships.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
Looking ahead, Japan and Sweden are expected to strengthen their collaboration in the fields of electrification, autonomous driving, and digital technologies. Key areas of focus include joint research and information sharing, the development of international standards and regulatory frameworks, and enhanced cybersecurity measures. There is also strong momentum toward building an open industrial ecosystem that involves startups, major corporations, and academic institutions.
This collaborative approach aims to advance a sustainable and safe mobility society while boosting global competitiveness. Initiatives are already underway to leverage Sweden’s advanced testing facilities and to launch pilot projects in Japan’s regional communities. These include trials related to autonomous vehicle deployment in rural areas, personalized safety solutions, and cloud-based fleet management systems—practical areas where bilateral cooperation is already taking shape.
Future efforts will also involve partnerships with local governments in Japan to ensure that these technologies directly contribute to solving social and regional challenges. On the human exchange front, a variety of initiatives are being planned, including reciprocal visits by engineers, researchers, and policy experts, as well as joint seminars. These efforts will deepen mutual trust and facilitate knowledge sharing between the two countries.
The foundation for this growing cooperation was laid during the roundtable held in the first half of the event, where Japanese and Swedish experts gathered to openly discuss future collaboration, with a shared focus on innovation and sustainability. This session proved instrumental in building mutual understanding and establishing professional networks.
In the second half of the program, seminars featured a wide range of perspectives and cutting-edge technological case studies. Positive, forward-looking dialogue took place among participating companies and institutions, further reinforcing the momentum toward strategic, long-term international collaboration.
The Future of Community and Mobility Week
Sweden Autotech day at Expo 2025 Osaka Part 2
The aim of the event is to increase cooperation and exchange between Sweden and Japan within the automotive sector.
By bringing together key industry players, researchers, and policymakers, the event will provide a platform to share knowledge, explore innovative solutions, and create new business opportunities.
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2025.05.20[Tue]
13:00～17:30
(Venue Open 13:00)
- Pavilion
- * 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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