EDU Day: Czechia – The Land of Quality Education
At the world exhibition EXPO 2025, Czechia will present itself as a confident and competitive partner in the fields of education, science, and research. The day dedicated to education will offer a unique opportunity to showcase the Czech higher education system as modern, internationally open, and a source of globally impactful innovation. It will highlight the main theme of the Czech participation – “Talent and Creativity for Life” – and present Czechia as a country building its future on education and human potential.
Throughout the day, panel discussions, inspirational TED Talk-style presentations, and targeted one-on-one meetings will take place. These activities aim to connect academia and support the development of new forms of international cooperation – including student and faculty exchange programs, joint research initiatives, and other collaborative projects.
Innovations in healthcare, chemistry, and the environment will be featured – for example, tests for early detection of pancreatic cancer, eco-friendly water purification technologies, and nanomaterials for use in healthcare.
The event is intended for delegates from Czech and Japanese universities, as well as representatives of partner institutions from the academic sector. If you meet these criteria and are interested in participating, please register here.
Participating universities from Czechia
- Academy of Performing Arts in Prague (AMU)
- Brno University of Technology (BUT)
- Charles University (CU)
- Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU)
- Mendel University in Brno (MENDELU)
- Palacký University Olomouc (UPOL)
- Prague University of Economics and Business (VŠE)
- ŠKODA AUTO University (ŠAVŠ)
- University of Hradec Králové (UHK)
- University of South Bohemia in České Budějovice (USB)
- Czech University of Life Sciences Prague (CULS)
- Masaryk University (MU)
- Tomas Bata University in Zlín (TBU)
- University of Economics and Management (VŠEM)
- University of Chemistry and Technology, Prague (UCT)
- University of Ostrava (OU)
- University of Pardubice (UPCE)
- University of West Bohemia (UWB)
Participating spin-off companies
- Lipidica
- Caviplasma
- PinfLOW
- BIOCEV
- Nanoflexion
- Galochrom
PROGRAM
09:30-10:00 Registration
10:00-10:15 Opening Ceremony (Daisue Hall)
- Ondřej Soška, Commissioner General of the Czech participation at EXPO 2025 Osaka
- Michal Uhl, Director of the Czech National Agency for International Education and Research (DZS)
- Shizuka Narita, Vice President for International Affairs Kwansei Gakuin University (JAFSA Vice President Institution)
10:15-10:50 Seminar
Introduction of the Czech Higher Education Landscape and Possibilities of Cooperation
Soňa Lippman, Head of Communication Division (DZS)
10:50-11:00 Introduction for the B2B Session
- Brochure - Czech Higher Education Institutions
- Brochure - Spinoff Companies
- List of Czech and Japanese Participating Institutions
11:00-13:00 B2B Meetings (Daisue Hall)
B2B MEETINGS SCHEDULE with Czech HEIs and Spin-off Companies
- Group A: 11-12:00
- Group B: 12-13:00
Coffee Break will be available in the CPT Lounge room 11:00 - 13:00
13:00-14:15 Networking Lunch at the Czech Pavilion (Restaurant)
14:30-15:40 Afternoon Session (Daisue Hall)
14:30-14:45 Seminar: Framework for Collaboration in Academia and Industry
Richard Schneider, Director of CzechTrade Osaka
14:50-15:40 Spin-off Technology/Innovation Showcasing
15:45-15:55 Group photo (location TBC)
16:00-19:00 B2B Meetings (Daisue Hall)
B2B MEETINGS SCHEDULE with Czech HEIs
- Group A: 16-17:00 & 18-18:30
- Group B: 17-18:00 & 18:30-18:55
Coffee Break will be available in CPT Lounge room 16:00 - 18:00
18:55-19:00 Closing Remarks and Summary
19:00-20:30 Networking Reception (Rooftop)
19:00-20:30 Reception with drinks and food