BJA & BLCCJ Webinar Series: Exploring Osaka Beyond the Expo

Tuesday 4 February 2025

The Belgium-Japan Association & Chamber of Commerce (BJA) and the Belgian-Luxembourg Chamber of Commerce in Japan (BLCCJ) are thrilled to invite you to the first session of our exciting three-part webinar series. This webinar delves into the Osaka Expo and highlights the vast economic opportunities Osaka has to offer.

Participants will gain valuable perspectives on:
- The attractiveness of investing in Osaka
- Opportunities for collaboration with Osaka-based companies
- Insights into Osaka as a vibrant economic hub beyond the Expo

Whether you’re planning to attend Expo 2025 or exploring opportunities to connect with one of Japan’s most dynamic cities, this webinar is a must-attend.

Join us for this engaging discussion and discover why Osaka is a destination you simply can't miss.

Program (times are in CET/JST)

09:55 / 17:55	Opening of the online event
10:00 / 18:00	Welcome words by Moderators:
	Sofie Pattyn, CTO, ImmunXperts and BJA IPT Committee Co-Chair, and Kazuma Kato,
	Partner, Kamiyacho International Law Office / BLCCJ Secretary-General & member of the BLCCJ webinar task force
10:05 / 18:05	Presentations by:
	Manatsu Ichinoki, Deputy Secretary General (Executive Board Member), Japan Association for the 2025 World
	Exposition
	Hideki Sho, Director General, JETRO Osaka
	Frans Hoorelbeke, Honorable Senior Adviser, Daikin Europe
	followed by Q& A session
11:00 / 19:00	Event adjourns