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New European Bauhaus at the Expo 2025 Osaka

From 13 April to 13 October 2025, the EU will proudly participate in the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. The New European Bauhaus (NEB) will play a central role, bringing its vision to life through dedicated events, exhibitions, and collaborations. 

NEB events at the Expo 2025 Osaka

Throughout the duration of the Expo, the New European Bauhaus will organise and take part in a variety of events and thematic sessions, including panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities. These activities will showcase innovative projects, promote dialogue on sustainable and inclusive design, and engage participants from across the globe.

  1. 22 September 2025
    NEB at the Circular Economy Days at Expo 2025 Osaka

    From 22 to 24 September, the ECESP (European Circular Economy Stakeholder Platform) will organise a series of events designed to foster dialogue and collaboration among European and Japanese practitioners, policymakers, businesses, and innovators in the circular economy. 

    The NEB will feature in two of these events:

    • Fashion footprint: Unraveling the environmental impact of textiles and acting against it. 
      Monday, 22 September 2025, 10:30 - 12:00 (JST) - Polish Pavilion.
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    • New European Bauhaus & Green Cities.
      Monday, 22 September 2025, 13:30 - 15:00 (JST) - EU Pavilion.
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  2. 30-31 May 2025
    NEB goes to Osaka - From vision to practice: Towards beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive living spaces

    During this two-day conference, the New European Bauhaus will host the event NEB goes to Osaka: From vision to practice: Towards beautiful, sustainable, and inclusive living spaces at World Expo 2025 in Osaka. 

    Over the course of the conference, leading experts from Europe and Asia will come together to explore cross-cultural dialogues, innovative design practices, and collaborative projects that embody the core values of the NEB. 

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  3. 13 May 2025
    NEB goes to Osaka - Shaping Urban Futures: Design, Technology & Democracy

    European Commission Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen will open the New European Bauhaus event at World Expo 2025 in Osaka. 

    The session NEB goes to Osaka: Shaping Urban Futures: Design, Technology & Democracy will explore how design and technology can foster democracy, resilience, and social cohesion in cities. Experts from Asia and Europe will share insights into today’s urban challenges and present community-led solutions.

    The discussion will be followed by an audience Q&A and an informal networking reception.

  4. 14 April 2025
    NEB goes to Osaka: Kick-Off & Connect!

    The NEB’s journey at Expo 2025 began in mid-April with an online launch event NEB goes to Osaka: Kick-Off & Connect!

    This session introduced NEB’s presence at the Expo and spotlighted six inspiring flash stories—three from Asia and three from Europe—that reflect NEB values in action. Adopting the dynamic Pecha Kucha format, each speaker delivered a visual storytelling experience with 20 slides shown for 20 seconds each. 

    Watch the recording.

The EU Pavilion: Beautiful, sustainable, inclusive

The EU Pavilion at the Expo 2025 Osaka embodies the core principles of the New European Bauhaus: aesthetics, sustainability, and inclusivity. 

  • Aesthetics: The Pavilion’s architecture merges modern design with Europe’s cultural heritage, creating an inspiring space that encourages reflection and dialogue.
  • Sustainability: Built with eco-friendly materials and energy-efficient technology, the Pavilion reflects Europe's commitment to sustainable development and environmental responsibility.
  • Inclusivity: Designed to be accessible to all, the Pavilion includes multilingual guides, interactive exhibits, and communal spaces that invite diverse voices to engage in meaningful discussions. 

 

A dedicated NEB stand at the EU Pavilion

A special NEB stand at the EU Pavilion will showcase inspiring projects from Europe and beyond. Visitors will explore innovative materials that highlight sustainability and circularity while gaining hands-on insight into how design can address environmental, social, and aesthetic challenges. 

 

EU Pavilion staff uniform inspired by the NEB

The official EU uniform at the Expo 2025 Osaka, designed by Slovakia’s Tomáš Maliňák, reflects the NEB’s guiding values. Selected through a competition and further refined under the mentorship of renowned Japanese designer Kunihiko Morinaga (founder of ANREALAGE), the uniform embodies the fusion of European creativity and Japanese craftsmanship.