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AJBWN - Sip, Savour, Succeed
- Hosted By
- Australia Pavilion
- Start
- 8 September 2025 at 2:00 pm
- End
- 8 September 2025 at 4:00 pm
- Where
- Australia Pavilion, Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai
About the Event
We are thrilled to extend a special invitation for an exciting event hosted by the Australia Japan Businesswomen’s Network (AJBWN) and Austrade at the Australia Pavilion at Osaka Expo. Join us for a fascinating conversation featuring some of the most inspiring leaders in their fields, including chocolatier and business owner Yuki Nakamura, the Cluster Director of Hilton Kyoto HR professional Ms. Tomoyo Okumura who led Hilton to third place in the Great Place To Work® Institute Japan Award 2025, and Yoko Obara Dip WEST, a lecturer of Academie du Vin Osaka, wine-focused translator and article author.
This event is a wonderful opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions about women’s careers and the evolving landscape of HR practices. Set in a relaxed and welcoming environment, attendees will also have the chance to enjoy a delightful tasting of Nakamura chocolate and a traditional Australian afternoon tea.
Following the panel discussion, we encourage you to take advantage of the valuable networking opportunities available. Mingle with other professionals while indulging in a selection of Australian-inspired canapés, accompanied by a range of premium Australian alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.
We look forward to your participation and to sharing an inspiring and enjoyable afternoon with you. Register today to confirm your attendance!
Dress Code: Business casual
Doors: Open at 1:45pm
Audience: Businesswomen and allies with an interest in Australia-Japan relations
Enquiries: Mari Asano Australian Consulate-General, Osaka mari.asano@austrade.gov.au
Please register by 3rd September. There are limited seats so please register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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Expo site entry tickets
The Australia Pavilion offers our event guests VIP tickets to enter the Expo site on the day of the event. Please note these tickets must be printed out and handed to ticket gate staff on arrival at the VIP lane. This is a policy of the Osaka Expo Association, and you may be denied entry if you cannot provide them with a hard copy of the VIP ticket.
If you requested an Expo site entry ticket when you submitted your RSVP form, please note that it will only allow one entry into Expo on the day of your event between the hours of 9:00am – 9:00pm. the day of your event between the hours of 9:00am – 9:00pm.
The Australia Pavilion reception team will send you your VIP ticket by email prior to the event, along with a map to the Australia Pavilion.
Luggage
Baggage screening will take place for all visitors entering the Expo site. The maximum size bag that can be taken into the site is W600mm x D900mm x H400mm. Suitcases or carry-on cases with wheels are not allowed to be brought into the Expo site, regardless of size.
There are only a very limited number of large-sized bags able to be stored at the baggage storage areas outside the East and West gates of Expo due to space restrictions. We highly recommend you leave any suitcases at your hotel or place them in a locker at a nearby train or subway station. The Expo Association has also set up temporary baggage storage facilities and a baggage delivery service within Japan at Bentencho and Sakurajima stations.
Entering the expo site
East gate:
- Subway: Yumeshima station (Chuo Line)
The walking time from the East Gate to the Australia Pavilion is approximately 10 to 15 minutes.
West gate:
- Buses:
- o Shuttle buses arriving from Amagasaki, Shin-Osaka, Osaka, Nakanoshima, Sakurajima, Namba, Uehonmachi, Abenobashi, Sakai, Sakaihigashi and Cosmosquare stations
- “Park and Ride” shuttle buses arriving from Maishima, Amagasaki and Sakai Expo Park and Ride locations
- Expressway buses from across Japan and airport buses from Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Osaka Itami (ITM) Airport
- Taxis: drop-off zone
The walking time from the West Gate to the Australia Pavilion is approximately 5 to 10 minutes.
Entering the Australia Pavilion
Upon entry into the Australia Pavilion Special Events Zone reception, please present your RSVP confirmation email. Our reception team will check you in, provide you with a name badge and cloak any items you may wish to store.
If you are no longer able to attend
If you need to cancel your attendance for any event held at the Australia Pavilion, please email the Australia Pavilion at: specialeventszone@expo2025.com.au
This will allow us to offer your VIP entry ticket to another guest.
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