At the Czech Pavilion, Expo 2025 Osaka

On April 22 and 23, a conference on cybersecurity and data protection was held at the Czech Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka. The event brought together prominent organizations and experts, including the National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NÚKIB) of the Czech Republic and leading professors from Brno, the Czech Republic’s second-largest city and a hub of advanced research. It was a high-density, tech-focused gathering that showcased Czech leadership in cybersecurity.

Cybersecurity and Data Protection Week

The two-day event was hosted by AXENTA, a Czech cybersecurity service company headquartered in Brno. It served as a platform to highlight the Czech Republic’s strategic focus on IT security. The sessions went beyond mere product and service demonstrations, and they drove deep into broader issues in the cybersecurity domain through thoughtfully curated discussions and presentations.

In a featured panel discussion, Mr. Hiroshi Sasaki of Fortinet Japan joined as a representative from the Japanese side. He and other participants, including representatives from various European governmental cybersecurity agencies, engaged in a wide-ranging dialogue on cyber threats and the protection of critical infrastructure from multiple global perspectives.

Our company delivered a presentation titled “Strategic Business Collaboration Initiative with Czech IT Solution Companies”. We shared our experience in building cooperative relationships with Czech companies, presented key joint business initiatives, and discussed future strategy in this area.

Promoting Czech–Japanese Collaboration

During our session, several Czech companies with which we collaborate participated in the discussion. Alongside AXENTA, presenters included Progress Software, the developer of Flowmon (for which we are the exclusive Japanese distributor), and MONET+, known for its secure authentication solution ProID. We were pleased to welcome many of our partners and clients to the event. During the Q&A segment, attendees asked a wide range of insightful questions, making for a very lively and engaging session.

We introduced our collaborations with seven Czech cybersecurity firms across eight solutions, and shared stories from our early engagement with Flowmon, detailing how these partnerships began and evolved. We also highlighted our broader efforts to support innovation ecosystems, such as our cooperation with JIC (South Moravian Innovation Center), an initiative aimed at nurturing Czech startups. This underlined the importance of building not just commercial relationships, but also cross-border innovation networks.

AXENTA is currently operating a Security Operations Center (SOC) in Brno to remotely monitor the network security of the Czech Pavilion throughout the Expo. This mirrors the Flowmon-based security monitoring service that our company provides in partnership with AXENTA, showcasing how Czech technology is supporting real-world security scenarios.

Progress Software presented upcoming Flowmon capabilities, including automatic incident prioritization and integration with other tools in their broader software portfolio. These enhancements are tailored to meet real-world security demands and are part of their active expansion in the Japanese market.

Meanwhile, MONET+ introduced several use cases for ProID, demonstrating how it enables secure system access and authentication workflows. Known for its smart card technologies, MONET+ is a rapidly growing company in Central Europe, gaining attention in the field of access management and identity security.

A New Kind of Global Event

As a global conference held within the Expo site, the event incorporated several new and forward-thinking approaches. While all sessions were conducted in English, the organizers opted not to use traditional live interpreters. Instead, AI-powered real-time translations were displayed on monitors, offering a compelling glimpse into the future of multilingual conferences.

Each pavilion at the Expo has been designed with its own national flair, and the Czech Pavilion is no exception. Inspired by Bohemian glasswork, the structure features an artistic glass theme and a unique spiral corridor that leads visitors to the rooftop. A round auditorium is located at the center of the building, which symbolizes Czech innovation and design excellence.

Although the Czech Republic is often associated with classical music and its charming historic towns, this event made it clear that the nation is positioning itself as a leader in IT and digital security as well.

Final Thoughts

According to pavilion staff, Prime Minister Ishiba selected the Czech Pavilion as his first stop among the many Expo venues. His signed message and photos from the visit, later posted to LinkedIn , became a popular topic among those involved in the event. On the pavilion’s ground floor, Czech beer was served, drawing long lines of visitors and leaving a lasting impression on attendees. For those planning to visit Expo 2025 Osaka, please be suggested to stop by the Czech Pavilion where tradition meets cutting-edge technology.