OSAKA, Japan – The World Expo 2025 officially launched on Saturday with a grand opening ceremony on Osaka’s Yumeshima Island, setting the stage for a six-month exploration of humanity’s next technological and cultural frontiers. Under the theme "Designing Future Society of Our Lives," the event will run through October 13, 2025, drawing participation from 158 countries and regions alongside seven international organizations.
The expo’s expansive venue, divided into three thematic zones, tackles pressing global challenges through interactive exhibits on life-saving innovations, workforce empowerment via AI and robotics, and tools for fostering cross-cultural understanding. A striking "Grand Roof" structure – a ring-shaped architectural marvel – serves as the expo’s central symbol, embodying unity amid diversity.
"This isn’t just a showcase of gadgets," remarked one organizer. "It’s a collaborative blueprint for how technology and empathy can coexist to uplift communities worldwide." The event is projected to attract millions of visitors, offering business leaders, researchers, and travelers alike a firsthand look at emerging solutions shaping Asia’s role in global progress.
