Osaka, April 16, 2025 – Barco, a global leader in visualization and collaboration solutions, is excited to announce its presence at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan. Under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives", Barco will play a pivotal role in enhancing the visitor experience across multiple pavilions, showcasing its state-of-the-art visualization technology.
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 spacious outdoor event plazas, providing an unforgettable experience for all attendees.
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 uniquely positioned to co-create a top-notch visual experience for the Belgian pavilion focussing on the sub-theme ‘Saving Lives’.
Equipped with twenty-four I600 and three UDX projectors, the Belgian pavilion’s visitor journey promises to captivate audiences through a blend of cutting-edge technology and artistic direction. Additionally, Barco is enhancing the meeting room facilities in the Belgian Pavilion by providing two ClickShare units, ensuring seamless and efficient collaboration for all attendees. And during the Health and Well-being theme week, the Healthcare team will provide a unique demonstration of its latest innovation in autostereoscopic 3D display technology for medical use cases.
“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 visualization,” states Pieter De Crem, Commissioner-General of BelExpo.
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 utilizes 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 cutting-edge projection technology, Barco will have a dedicated technical team on-site to support the pavilions with a unique servicing offering, ensuring immediate response and the fastest resolution to any technical issues.
Barco's involvement in the World Expo 2025 underscores its commitment to innovation and excellence in visualization technology and contributing to the global dialogue on designing future societies. An Steegen, Barco CEO concludes: “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.”
About Barco
Barco, headquartered in Kortrijk (Belgium), is a global technology company leading in visualization, networking, and collaboration solutions. Its innovative technologies drive advancements in the healthcare, enterprise, and entertainment markets. At the heart of Barco’s success are over 3,000 dedicated ‘visioneers’, each passionately contributing to driving change through technology.
Listed on Euronext (BAR), Reuters (BARBt.BR), and Bloomberg (BAR BB), Barco realized sales of 947 million euro in 2024. For further insights, please visit www.barco.com or connect on LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook.
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