On 2 July, the Portugal Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka hosted the workshop “Advancing Collaboration in the Digital Sector”, an initiative of the INPACE project, funded by the European Commission's Horizon Europe programme.
The event aimed to strengthen digital collaboration between Europe and the Indo-Pacific region, with a focus on strategic areas such as next-generation connectivity (5G and 6G), cybersecurity, digital cooperation, and Cloud-Edge-IoT technologies applied to smart industry.
Among the speakers, Joana Gomes Cardoso, Portugal's Commissioner-General, highlighted the role of Expo 2025 as a platform to promote dialogue and the exchange of best practices among European countries. She emphasised the shared maritime history between Portugal and Japan, the significance of Expo 98, and the ongoing commitment to sustainability, particularly regarding the ocean.
The event aimed to strengthen digital collaboration between Europe and the Indo-Pacific region, with a focus on strategic areas such as next-generation connectivity (5G and 6G), cybersecurity, digital cooperation, and Cloud-Edge-IoT technologies applied to smart industry.
Among the speakers, Joana Gomes Cardoso, Portugal's Commissioner-General, highlighted the role of Expo 2025 as a platform to promote dialogue and the exchange of best practices among European countries. She emphasised the shared maritime history between Portugal and Japan, the significance of Expo 98, and the ongoing commitment to sustainability, particularly regarding the ocean.
Sara Medina, from the Portuguese Innovation Society (SPI), addressed next-generation connectivity, discussing the evolution from 5G to 6G, as well as the importance of security coverage and the Internet of Things (IoT) for smart industries.
Speaking for the first time at Expo 2025, Lee Wolgar, from the European Commission in Japan, introduced the EU’s science and innovation team and the role of digital partnerships. He highlighted topics such as semiconductors, information exchange between the EU and Japan, and the essential role of technology and innovation for the future.
Speaking for the first time at Expo 2025, Lee Wolgar, from the European Commission in Japan, introduced the EU’s science and innovation team and the role of digital partnerships. He highlighted topics such as semiconductors, information exchange between the EU and Japan, and the essential role of technology and innovation for the future.
The workshop gathered numerous participants and experts from various organisations, including Alessandro Bassi (Eurescom), Masahiro Bessho (Tokyo University), Rob Van Kranenburg (Martel Innovate), Christopher Price (Ericsson Japan), Hideaki Takahashi (Nokia), and Judit Erika Magyar (Euraxess Japan).
The session concluded with a networking moment, encouraging synergies among participants and strengthening ties between Europe and the Indo-Pacific in the digital sector.
Portugal reaffirms its role as a link between Europe and the Indo-Pacific region, promoting technological and digital cooperation at a crucial time for global development. Its active participation in the “Advancing Collaboration in the Digital Sector” workshop reinforces the national commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the strengthening of international partnerships at Expo 2025 Osaka.
The session concluded with a networking moment, encouraging synergies among participants and strengthening ties between Europe and the Indo-Pacific in the digital sector.
Portugal reaffirms its role as a link between Europe and the Indo-Pacific region, promoting technological and digital cooperation at a crucial time for global development. Its active participation in the “Advancing Collaboration in the Digital Sector” workshop reinforces the national commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the strengthening of international partnerships at Expo 2025 Osaka.
