Barco has announced its presence at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan.
Under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives", Barco will be showcasing its visualisation technology across multiple pavilions.
The World Expo 2025, taking place on Yumeshima, an island in Osaka Bay, is running from April 13 to October 13, 2025. The event is expected to attract over 28 million visitors, including 3.5 million from overseas. The expo features diverse zones, including water-themed relaxing areas and outdoor event plazas.
As unveiled in September 2024, Barco was selected to be part of the consortium of creative and technological leaders to support the Belgian pavilion’s narrative of ‘Human Regeneration’. The Expo’s theme, "Designing Future Society for Our Lives", will focus on tackling major global issues through innovations in healthcare, sustainability, and technology.
As a trusted name in both medical imaging and immersive experiences, Barco is positioned to co-create a visual experience for the Belgian pavilion focussing on the sub-theme ‘Saving Lives’.
The Belgian pavilion is equipped with twenty-four I600 and three UDX projectors. Additionally, Barco is enhancing the meeting room facilities in the Belgian Pavilion by providing two ClickShare units.
During the health and wellbeing theme week, the Healthcare team will provide a demonstration of its latest innovation in autostereoscopic 3D display technology for medical use cases.
Pieter De Crem, commissioner-general of BelExpo, commented: “We are proud to have Barco as a key partner, bringing their expertise and advanced technology to enhance the visitor experience and showcase Belgium’s leadership in healthcare and entertainment visualisation.”
Barco's projection division is further represented through its collaboration with several international pavilions. The Algeria pavilion features four G50 units, the Taiwan Trade Center utilises eleven F80s and four UDM projectors, the Tunisia pavilion incorporates twenty-four G62 projectors, and the India Industry Group has three UDM devices installed in its space.
To conclude, the Barco G62 projectors will also be used at one of the event’s pop-up stages. In addition to providing projection technology, Barco will have a dedicated technical team on-site to support the pavilions with a servicing offering, ensuring immediate response and the fastest resolution to any technical issues.
An Steegen, Barco CEO, concluded: “It’s a privilege for Barco to play a pivotal role in the World Expo 2025. We take immense pride in representing Belgium on this global stage and are excited to make a significant impact at this prestigious event.”