From April 13 to October 13, 2025, scan.art is honored to participate in EXPO 2025 Osaka, Japan, as part of Austria’s Innovation Lab. This prestigious world exhibition, themed “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” is set to attract over 28 million visitors, with participation from 160 countries and 25 international organizations. Held on Yumeshima Island, just 10 kilometers from Osaka’s city center, EXPO 2025 provides a global platform to explore innovation, sustainability, and the future of society.
This year’s EXPO will be an unprecedented event, exploring the future of society through three sub-themes: “Saving Lives,” “Empowering Lives,” and “Connecting Lives.” The EXPO will serve as a “People’s Living Lab”, providing a space where participants can experiment with ideas, products, and technologies designed to shape a sustainable and innovative future. These themes align perfectly with scan.art’s commitment to making art more accessible and interactive for everyone, blending technology with cultural exploration.
scan.art’s Role in Austria’s Innovation Lab
Selected as one of the Call for Innovations winners, scan.art will feature prominently in the Austrian Pavilion’s “Room of Innovations”, a curated digital exhibition showcasing Austria’s cutting-edge contributions to technology, culture, and sustainability. Visitors to the Austrian Pavilion will engage with scan.art through interactive digital screensthat highlight the platform’s unique features, including image recognition, inventory management, and digital exhibition guides.
Through short films, detailed descriptions, and QR codes, visitors can delve deeper into the story of scan.art and its transformative impact on the art world. These interactive displays ensure a seamless experience for art enthusiasts and technologists alike, offering insights into how scan.art bridges the gap between art and technology.
Asia-Day: Introducing Innovations to the Global Market
In preparation for EXPO 2025, scan.art will also be part of the Asia-Day event on December 3, 2024, hosted by the AUSSENWIRTSCHAFT AUSTRIA at the Austrian Economic Chamber in Vienna. Asia-Day provides an exclusive platform to connect with economic delegates from Japan and the broader Asian market.
During this event, all Call for Innovations winners, including scan.art, will be featured in a special video presentation at 5:30 PM in the Julius-Raab-Saal. This presentation marks the beginning of a comprehensive PR and social media campaign, ensuring maximum visibility for Austria’s innovations across domestic and international channels.
Enhancing the Visitor Experience at EXPO 2025
At the Austrian Pavilion, scan.art will demonstrate how image recognition technology and AI-driven digital tools can revolutionize the way people experience art and exhibitions. As a platform committed to sustainability and accessibility, scan.art aligns perfectly with EXPO 2025’s sub-themes of “Saving Lives,” “Empowering Lives,” and “Connecting Lives.”
By providing real-time access to detailed multimedia content about exhibits, scan.art creates an immersive and inclusive experience for visitors. The platform’s commitment to sustainability is also reflected in its ability to reduce paper waste and offer eco-friendly solutions for managing exhibitions and collections.
Connecting Austria and Japan Through Innovation
EXPO 2025 is more than just a showcase—it’s a bridge between Austria and Japan, two nations united by a shared commitment to innovation and cultural exchange. Led by Ursula Plassnik, Austria’s Government Commissioner for EXPO 2025, and Bundesminister Martin Kocher, Austria’s contributions highlight the country’s role as a global leader in sustainability, technology, and cultural diplomacy.
By participating in EXPO 2025, scan.art is proud to represent Austria’s innovative spirit, demonstrating how cutting-edge technology can enhance global understanding, creativity, and collaboration in the art world.
For more information about scan.art’s participation in EXPO 2025 or the Asia-Day event, visit Austrian Pavilion – EXPO 2025.
