UN Tourism at Japan Expo 2025: Empowering Innovation, Investment, and Inclusion
UN Tourism is proud to participate in Japan Expo 2025, bringing together global leaders, innovators, and changemakers through two flagship events that highlight our commitment to inclusive growth and sustainable development in tourism.
Participation in UN Tourism’s flagship events at Japan Expo 2025 requires prior registration. As capacity is limited, early registration is required.
Celebrating Female Founders Event
Date: April 28 2025 | Location: Osaka Women's Pavilion 2025 - Cartier
This event will feature a dynamic pitching session with regional winners from our internal challenge, culminating in a panel discussion and a fireside chat. Specifically tailored to align with UN Tourism's goals, this event in the Cartier Women’s Pavilion celebrates female entrepreneurship, showcasing successful female founders from UN Tourism Global Startup Competitions.
More info: innovation@unwto.org
Global Tourism Investment Forum
Date: April 29 2025 | Location: UN Pavilion
Scheduled during "Co-Creating Cultures for the Future Week," this forum will coincide with the activities at the Cartier event to maximize our impact. It will focus on the exchange of good practices and cultural collaboration to leverage investments, with a special emphasis on Cross-Cultural Collaboration and Impact Investment. This gathering of global leaders, investors, and innovators aims to foster innovative financing mechanisms and strategies that enhance investment opportunities and maximize sector-wide impact.
More info: investments@unwto.org