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OSAKA 2025

The Democratic Republic of the Congo at the heart of Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.

Expo Osaka 2025

DRC at the heart of Expo Osaka 2025

A global showcase for DRC's innovation and economic diplomacy.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is taking part in Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan, an international event bringing together over 170 countries. This expo provides a unique opportunity for the DRC to highlight its natural resources, technological innovations, and rich culture, while emphasizing its economic potential and development capacity. It is also an ideal moment to build strategic partnerships and explore innovative solutions.

Objectives & Opportunities

A presence focused on innovation, investment, and trade.

DRC Pavilion at Expo 2025

Objectives — Opportunities for the DRC

Participating in Expo 2025 represents a unique chance for the DRC to position itself as a major player in technology, innovation, and natural resources. This participation helps diversify trade markets and attract foreign investments across key sectors such as mining, agriculture, information technology, and sustainable resource management.

DRC Pavilion at Expo 2025

The DRC stand is located on Yumeshima artificial island in Kansai, Osaka. Approximately 28 million visitors are expected to discover DRC products, innovations, and culture. The country highlights its natural resources, tech projects, and growth potential while promoting sustainable economic development and building strategic trade partnerships.

DRC Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025

Congolese WomenTech

Innovative women showcased in Osaka.

Congolese Women in Innovation

The DRC highlights its female innovators in technology and entrepreneurship. These women serve as models of resilience and success. They will play a key role during Congolese Week in Osaka in June 2025, demonstrating the positive impact of women's empowerment in innovation and economic development.

Marie Claire Yandju

Marie Claire Yandju

Innovator of cassava bread-making flour, a solution for food security and the enhancement of local agricultural products.

Sandrine Mubenga

Sandrine Mubenga

Engineer of the hydrogen electric car project, aimed at reducing carbon footprints and promoting sustainable mobility.

Thérèse Kirongozi

Thérèse Kirongozi

Creator of the traffic robot, an innovation helping improve traffic management and logistics in DRC.

Forums & Networking Opportunities

Meetings, partnerships, and international visibility.

Networking forums in Osaka
Networking & Partnerships

Forums — Networking Opportunities

Forums and events organized during Expo offer networking opportunities for Congolese companies and innovators. It is an ideal chance for local businesses to build strategic partnerships with global players while highlighting DRC's cultural richness and economic potential.

These events also provide a venue to discuss the future of international cooperation and global trade.

All companies, institutions, and organizations interested in participating in Expo OSAKA 2025 in June can get accredited and submit their products for certification. A dedicated portal was set up by the Ministry of External Trade to facilitate these procedures.

DRC's participation in Expo Osaka 2025 provides a visibility platform for its innovations, companies, resources, and international partnership opportunities.