What Does Expo Mean for Osaka’s Global Business Future?

In this talk, I will focus on what Expo 2025 means for the city of Osaka in terms of global business opportunities, international visibility, and economic development - observations from the Expo site, highlight what major companies and industries are showcasing, and insight into Japan’s strategy for engaging the world through this major international event.

Plus photos, and answering your questions to bring you closer to Expo 2025—even from afar!

Monday, July 14 @7pm ET | 4pm PT.

In Japan: Tuesday, July 15th @ 8am.

Join the talk on LinkedIn Live on : https://www.linkedin.com/events/7346199577739378688/about/

If you missed my earlier talks, check them out on YouTube:

Talk #1: https://youtu.be/zd1fEp3SLLI

Talk #2: https://youtu.be/vF00yjNyPO4

Talk #3: https://youtu.be/bpenIQ5dROM?si=0EwThM4XrP765mw9

Updated list (Sept.14th, 2025): New Expo Talks and 2 Podcast appearances.

Talk #4: LinkedIn Live event

https://www.linkedin.com/events/expotalk-4withcrossculturalcons7346199577739378688/

Talk #5: LinkedIn Live event

https://www.linkedin.com/events/expotalk-5withcross-culturalcon7366980410452373504/

Updated list (October 6th) with new Expo Talk:

Talk #6: LinkedIn Live event

https://www.linkedin.com/video/live/urn:li:ugcPost:7379681524700577792/

Podcast Guest Appearances:

1. John Chen of the Engaging Virtual Meetings Podcast was kind enough to have me as a guest to share about my visits to the Osaka Expo. Click the image or here to watch and listen:

   

   
   
   
   

2. Electric Ladies podcast, hosted by acclaimed journalist, business leader, coach, and speaker, Joan Michelson, invited me on to speak about my visits to the Osaka Expo and the sustainability efforts that are part of the expo mandate. Click the Electric Ladies logo or here to listen:

Featured in Forbes.com​ article:​ ​Osaka Expo ​Highlights ​Sustainability, ​Climate,​ and Women