From 17 to 22 September, Fórum Oceano – the Portuguese Blue Economy Cluster – will be present at the Portugal Pavilion at Expo Osaka 2025, in an initiative promoted in collaboration with the Directorate-General for Maritime Policy (DGPM), Docapesca, ARDITI – Regional Agency for the Development of Research, Technology and Innovation, and Invest Madeira.
Over five days, the program will provide international visibility to the Portuguese blue economy ecosystem, including the Forum’s 172 members, and highlight key projects such as the Hub Azul Portugal, the Portugal Blue Digital Hub, the Nautical Stations of Portugal, and the promotion of Madeira as a hub for scientific research and innovation. Ruben Eiras, Secretary-General of Fórum Oceano, emphasises:
"Our presence at Expo Osaka is a unique opportunity to showcase the talent, innovation, and sustainability of the Portuguese blue economy to a global audience, strengthening ties with strategic partners and opening new avenues for international cooperation."
The program, in partnership with the Maritime Open Innovation Institute (MAOI), JETRO, and AICEP, includes exhibitions, immersive experiences, business networking events, and B2B visits, creating direct contact opportunities between Portuguese and Japanese companies and institutions.
In parallel, the Portuguese presence continues in Tokyo on 24 September with the Portugal–Japan Economic Forum, organised by AICEP and dedicated to the blue economy. Fórum Oceano will curate the panel on innovation, with participation from entities such as WindFloat Atlantic, Tokyo Gas, the Hydrographic Institute, IPMA, and MAOI.
Between 25 and 26 September, a Commercial Mission in Tokyo, promoted by Docapesca, will take place with fifteen companies from the fish processing sector. The mission aims to boost Portuguese exports to Japan and strengthen ties with the Asian market.
This initiative reinforces Portugal’s position as an international reference in the blue economy, leveraging the country’s historical and cultural soft power, while opening doors to new economic opportunities in one of the world’s largest markets.
