On the road to Osaka 2025, Switzerland is on time
Osaka / March 19, 2024
The 19 March 2024 marks the official groundbreaking ceremony of the Swiss Pavilion
on Yumeshima in Osaka. This is an important milestone on the road to Expo 2025. Tocelebrate the occasion, Presence Switzerland, the Embassy of Switzerland in Japanand the Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka are organising a day-long programme withnumerous dignitaries from Japan and Switzerland, as well as long-standing partners.
The Swiss team is thrilled to be able to make good on its promise to open the pavilion
to the public on 13 April 2025, unveiling an ultra-light pavilion that showcases Swissinnovation. New renderings and a teaser video are now available.
Switzerland's self-built Pavilion set for Expo opening
The temporary building permit for the Swiss Pavilion was issued on 22 February 2024. Thisdecisive step marks the start of construction and is in compliance with the World Expo
deadlines. In addition, the general contractor NUSSLI will be working together with thetrusted Japanese construction partner Tekken Corporation, allowing for streamlined
construction procedures. The milestones leading up to the opening of the Expo are:• Core and shell construction to be completed by October 2024
• Building completion certificate is scheduled to be delivered on 28 February 2025
• Certificate of occupancy is scheduled to be delivered on 13 March 2025.
Commitment to sustainable construction
As the Expo is a platform for sharing expertise on a sustainable future, our aim is tocontribute to this dynamic by building a pavilion with the lowest possible environmental
impact, thanks in particular to a very light membrane for the spheres. In collaboration withNUSSLI and experts, we will measure the impact of the construction and promotesustainable measures. "Our exhibition structure for Osaka will be the lightest ever built by
Switzerland for a World Expo," says General Commissioner Manuel Salchli.
Innovation at the core with solid partnerships
Four lightweight, interconnected spheres will invite visitors to discover the essence of Swiss
innovation in a magical atmosphere. An interactive and informative playground will showcase
Swiss excellence in innovation and creativity. The rooftop, overlooking the Expo, will be an
ideal space to accommodate guests and host events.
The Swiss Pavilion's programme and exhibitions will focus on three central themes,
developed in collaboration with the Swissnex network, Swiss innovation players and partner
institutions in Switzerland and abroad: These themes will be featured in turn according to thefollowing schedule:
Augmented Human (robotics and artificial intelligence, AR/VR): 13 April – 4 June 2025
Life (life sciences, education, health and nutrition): 5 June – 12 August 2025
Planet (environment, sustainability, climate and energy): 13 August – 13 October 2025

The programme will also be built around the eight theme weeks proposed by the Expo.
Switzerland intends to make an active contribution to discussions on global issues, alongside
the organisers and the other participating countries.
Officially registered as an Expo Co-Creation Partner, the "vitality.swiss" campaign, organisedby the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan, the Consulate of Switzerland in Osaka / Swissnex
in Japan on the road to Expo, is paving the way by exploring solutions to common challenges
such as climate change, global health, an ageing society and digitalisation.
Public-private partnership
The Swiss Pavilion is designed as a platform to promote Switzerland in Japan, with publicand private actors representing the country's strengths. Several Swiss companies haveconfirmed their partnership – in fields such as design (USM), fashion (Bally), fragrance(Firmenich), and gastronomy (Swiss Wine Promotion). Additional confirmations, expected in
the near future, will provide a broad overview of the Swiss economy and its quality.
Reinforcing Japanese and Swiss relations
Expo 2025 and the Swiss Pavilion represent a major opportunity to strengthen bilateralrelations between Switzerland and Japan and to promote solutions to the major challenges ofour time. Japan is not only one of the main drivers of Swiss exports to Asia. It is also
Switzerland's most important partner in Asia for scientific research and cooperation, while
Switzerland is the eighth largest foreign direct investor in Japan. As the 160th anniversary ofbilateral relations is celebrated in 2024, the partnership continues to grow, based on
fundamental values such as freedom, democracy and a rules-based international order.
About Swiss Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai
Produced and curated by Presence Switzerland, the public diplomacy agency of the Swiss government abroad,in collaboration with the Embassy of Switzerland in Japan and the Swissnex network, the Swiss Pavilion will
represent Switzerland at Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai. It aims to showcase Switzerland as an innovative andreliable partner, ready to join forces with other nations to tackle major global challenges. Its concept wasdeveloped by the winning team of the architectural competition, NUSSLI (general contractor), Manuel Herz
Architekten (architect) and Bellprat Partner (scenography).
For further information:
Japanese: Yuko Takahashi, Deputy Head of Communications and Culture Section, Embassy of Switzerland inJapan / yuko.takahashi@eda.admin.ch Tel.: 03-5449-8437
English: Béatrice Bleuler, Communication Manager, Swiss Pavilion Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai, Presence
Switzerland / beatrice.bleuler@eda.admin.ch Tel.: +41 58 485 54 04
Link
Swiss pavilion at Expo 2025 in Osaka
Swisspavilion.org
Communication programme on the road to the Swiss Pavilion
vitality.swiss/en
Swissnex in Japanswissnex.org/japan/