Seminar: Business opportunities in Japan & EXPO 2025

08/01/25

hub.brussels is organising a seminar on opportunities in the Japanese market, with a focus on the World Expo in Osaka (13 April–13 October 2025). Join us to explore the prospects that this dynamic market offers and save the date for the economic mission planned for September 2025

About

As the world’s third largest economy, Japan is a country that’s renowned for its economic stability and high purchasing power, making it an attractive market for high-end products and services.

The EU-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), in force since 2019, offers several advantages to businesses, including waiving customs duties on 97% of European products exported to Japan, as well as facilitating access to Japanese public markets.

EXPO 2025 will welcome over 28 million expected visitors over 6 months, providing a unique platform to promote your products and services on a market where consumers value quality, design and innovation.

Program

A strategic overview by our General Delegate in Tokyo:

  • Opportunities and challenges of the Japanese market.
  • Promising sectors not to be missed.
  • Dos & don’ts to succeed in your business exchanges in Japan.

 Focus on EXPO 2025 by BelExpo:

  • The latest information on the Belgian Pavilion in Osaka.
  • How to maximise your visibility at this major global event.

Upcoming economic mission (7-12 September 2025):

  • Destinations: Tokyo and Osaka, unmissable economic and cultural hubs.
  • Themes:
    • Smart & sustainable construction.
    • Promoting products by Brussels’ creators and artisans.
  • Option to extend the stay until 14 September to take part in the on-site Belgian Day at the EXPO.

Practical info

Why participate?
Make the most of expert advice, prepare to enter this exciting market, and find out how to join the economic mission, which will open doors to strategic partnerships in Japan.

Date and time: 8 January 2025, from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Location: hub.brussels, Chaussée de Charleroi 110 – 1060 Brussels
Free registration, but mandatory.

Useful resources

I take part in the seminar!

Registrations open until 6 January 2025

Any questions? Just ask Ghislain and William!

Ghislain Breydel

Area Manager Asia & North Africa

gbreydel@hub.brussels

William Delsemme

Japan

Embassy of Belgium
5-4Nibancho
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0084
Japan

+81 3 35 56 24 31
+81 70 42 03 77 41

tokyo@hub.brussels