From April 13 to October 13, 2025, Osaka will host Expo 2025 on Yumeshima Island, under the theme "Designing Future Society for Our Lives." The event aims to gather global innovations to address universal challenges, aligning with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
 
The Expo will feature subthemes: "Saving Lives," "Empowering Lives," and "Connecting Lives," focusing on health, potential enhancement, and community building. Serving as a "People's Living Lab," it will showcase cutting-edge technologies and social systems, offering a vision of a sustainable future.
 
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The Setouchi Triennale 2025 is a renowned contemporary art festival held across 17 islands and coastal areas of Japan's Seto Inland Sea. The festival spans three sessions: Spring (April 18–May 25), Summer (August 1–31), and Autumn (October 3–November 9), each offering unique experiences.
 
With the overarching theme of "Restoration of the Sea," the Triennale aims to revitalize the region and be a "Sea of Hope" for the world by integrating art with nature. Visitors can explore site-specific artworks, performances, and cultural events that highlight the rich heritage and scenic beauty of the Setouchi region.
 
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The 78th Cannes Film Festival is scheduled from May 13 to 24, 2025, in Cannes, France. Renowned for premiering exceptional international films, the festival will announce its Official Selection in mid-April. Accreditation for industry professionals and film enthusiasts opened on February 3.
 
Esteemed French actress Juliette Binoche has been appointed as the jury president for this edition. Reflecting on her first Cannes appearance in 1985, Binoche expressed honor and humility in leading the jury four decades later.
 
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Downtown Design is making its Riyadh debut from May 20–23, 2025, at JAX District, offering a platform for global and local brands to engage with Saudi Arabia’s growing design market. In collaboration with the Architecture and Design Commission, the fair will showcase premium interior products, innovative concepts, and networking opportunities.
 
The fair returns to Dubai in November 2025 as a key part of Dubai Design Week, hosted at d3 Waterfront Terrace. Featuring global brands, installations, and industry events, Downtown Design continues to lead the region’s design conversation.
 
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