Expo 2025 - Expression of Interest

Expressions of interest are now open for Territory businesses seeking to export, form partnerships, and make in-market connections in Japan and Asian markets to participate in the Northern Territory trade development and investment delegation travelling to World Expo 2025 Osaka (Expo) being held in Osaka, Japan.

Overview
The NT Government will participate in Expo as a Bronze Partner of the Australia Pavilion. The Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations (DTBAR) will lead the trade development business delegation to strategically leverage the Territory’s economic interests and showcase industry, trade and investment.

NT Government hosted events are planned between Wednesday 24 September – Friday 26 September 2025. Program highlights include:

Team Territory arrival briefing
Complimentary full day access pass to attend Expo, allowing visitors to experience in cultural exchanges across the global footprint of Expo
Exclusive Taste of the Territory Rooftop BBQ, held in the Australia Pavilion
Australia’s Northern Territory – A Global Asset in the World’s Clean Energy Transformation Luncheon, held in the Australia Pavilion

Download the delegation program.

Applicants should note that the program elements are currently being coordinated and are subject to change. Updates will be shared with successful applicants as details are confirmed.

Who should apply?
Applications are encouraged from Territory businesses / organisations with a genuine interest in making in-market connections to explore trade opportunities for growth in Japan and Asian markets.

Participation costs
There is no fee to participate in the delegation. All participants will be responsible for their own travel arrangements and pay for the following expenses:

international flights to and from Japan and domestic transfers as required.
accommodation
transport costs, such as airport and bus transfers, taxis, Ubers and public transport
meals (unless provided at events included as part of the itinerary)
taxes, insurance, etc
any other costs incurred outside of activities included in the itinerary

Application timeline
Please complete the online form by Sunday 27 July 2025 to register your interest to participate.

Successful applicants will be notified by 1 August 2025.

For enquiries or further information, please contact:
Scott Healey
Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations

Phone: 8999 7956
Email: expo2025osaka@nt.gov.au

Privacy Policy

You are providing your personal information to the Northern Territory Government (NTG) care of its agency the Department of Trade, Business and Asian Relations (the department), or your personal information is being provided by a related entity for the purpose of participating in a department event. The department will handle your personal information in accordance with its Privacy Policy, which also outlines how you can access or seek to correct your personal information or lodge a complaint about a breach of the Northern Territory’s Privacy Principles.

The department has a legal obligation under the Information Act not to disclose personal information other than for the primary purpose for which it was collected, unless otherwise agreed to. Your information will only be shared as necessary with relevant staff and/or event organisers relating to your attendance at the department event. The department will otherwise only disclose your information if it is required or authorised by law. If you choose not to provide your personal information, we will not be able to progress your expression of interest for the event.

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General Information

Attendee Details

Contact Details

Business / Organisation Details

ABN / ACN

Primary business activity

Please provide a brief overview of your business / organisation in 150 words or less

Link to your website

Which region does your business / organisation currently operate in?

What does your business / organisation hope to achieve by participating in the delegation to Expo?

Other objective/s

What are your objectives of participating in this delegation and what are your specific areas of interest? Please provide details which may assist facilitating relevant information or contacts.

Which countries are you seeking to engage with through participating in the delegation?

International Trade Details

Do you currently export?

If yes, please outline which countries you export to.

Do you have an export strategy?

Are you looking to expand into new trade markets?

If yes, please outline which countries you’re looking to expand to.

Privacy and Data Consent

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