EXPO 2025: Come see us in Osaka

Jakub Kodr

Managing Director of CTP Czechia

What is CTP bringing to the Czech Pavillion and Expo?

“Within Europe, the Czech Republic has always had a strong role in manufacturing, and this is only accelerating as industrial production shifts to be a more high-tech. The country has the right systems in place, like strong production ecosystems, but more importantly the people are tech savvy and embrace innovation.

CTP was founded in the Czech Republic, and both we as a company and our growing roster of clients have seen great success here. Through our full scope “Parkmaker” business model, where we collaborate closely with region stakeholders, CTP is increasingly positioned not just as a real estate solution provider, but also as a key to for foreign investors to tap into the regions potential and integrate seamlessly. At Expo, we’re excited to share these success stories and connect more opportunities.”

Jaromír Černík

CTP Business Development Director for Asia

What can Asia and CEE offer each other?

“I'm very grateful for the experiences I've had working between Europe and Asia for more than two decades. Both continents have their own strengths and weaknesses, and ones I believe that can complement each other. China has developed very rapidly in recent decades; today it has massive momentum and is very competitive, especially in the smart manufacturing and new energy technology.

Europe on the other hand has its own strong industrial base, but I am concerned it may lose competitiveness on the world stage. Asia has innovations and opportunities it can transfer to Europe's economy, which can boost this competitiveness. With its fl exible and pro-business mindset, Central and Eastern Europe is an ideal destination for businesses to enter Europe and continue growing.”

Ondřej Soška

Czech Commissioner General, Expo 2025 Osaka Japan

Why is this Expo different or more important for the Czech Republic compared to previous year?

“The Czech approach to Expo 2025 focuses on a strong business program rather than traditional exhibition stands, offering companies a chance to participate through business weeks. Events like conferences, workshops, and networking sessions will be held in a multifunctional auditorium and at CTP's rooftop lounge.

This Expo is a rare opportunity, as such events occur in the same place only once every 20 to 30 years. With its global reach and six-month duration, Expo 2025 in Osaka serves as a gateway to international markets. Success in Japan, a key Indo-Pacific hub, can unlock business opportunities in other countries, making this event particularly significant.”

Ing. arch. Michal Gabaš

Apropos Architects

What message does the Pavillion convey about what the Czech Republic brings to the world stage and Expo this year?

“In my opinion, the building is a showcase for Czech architecture and engineering capabilities. With its cantilevers it seemingly defies gravity. The design addresses a lot of challenges—the complex shape and geometry of the pavilion, but also the thorough local permitting process. After all, we are building in an active seismic zone with strict regulations.

With all this taken into account, we were still able to design the pavilion by using Czech wood for the load-bearing structure and Czech glass for the façade. The building's structure and envelope were assembled by Czech workers in record-breaking time. We hope that the unique construction technologies together with the capabilities of Czech workers, designers, and engineers are the best representation of what the Czech Republic has to offer.”