About the South Australian Government – Department of State Development
South Australian produce at World Expo
The South Australian Government, through the Department of State Development (DSD) is a Gold Partner of the Australia Pavilion at World Expo 2025, Osaka.
DSD is South Australia’s lead economic development agency which supports businesses to capitalise on opportunities for job creation, workforce development and economic growth in South Australia.
It supports the attraction of national and international investment through Invest SA and identifies opportunities for companies to export. The department also supports workforce development, small businesses, skilled and business migration, and international education.
South Australian Government at World Expo 2025 Osaka
As a Gold Partner, the South Australian Government has committed AUD$1 million to build upon the importance of the strategic relationship it shares with Japan and has been supporting South Australian companies and stakeholders at World Expo through its Tokyo trade and investment office.
Buy what you try from South Australia’s signature dinner event
The South Australian Government has showcased some of the state’s premium food, wine and beverages to international audiences, providing them with the opportunity to ‘buy what they try’ in-market.
South Australia’s signature dinner event
Cooking demonstrations, traditional tuna-cutting and wine tastings have delighted audiences at the Australia Pavilion, held alongside key engagement activities that have demonstrated South Australia’s innovative capabilities across space, critical technologies, education, food, wine and agriculture and renewable energy.
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in today’s society, South Australian students demonstrated their use of EdChat - an innovative, safe AI tool designed specifically for schools - to support creativity, learning, and future skills.
Education Week with the South Australian Government and students from Adelaide
First Nations companies from the state, Seven Seasons, Munda Wines and Diramu Skincare participated in ‘Te Aratini Indigenous Peoples Week’, to promote South Australia’s First Nations business capabilities to key buyers and importers.
Through the provision of premium products, curated content and event facilitation, South Australia's ‘value-in-kind’ support has helped create a compelling, multisensory pavilion experience, celebrating South Australian innovation, sustainability and regional excellence on a global stage.
Education Week at World Expo 2025, Osaka
From Minister for Trade and Investment, Joe Szakacs
“Through World Expo, Osaka, South Australian companies have had the opportunity to showcase their world-leading products and capabilities on the global stage via key events at the Australia Pavilion which has seen them interact with audiences in a variety of engaging events.
“Having the support of our representatives in Japan has made it easier for our delegates to connect and engage with potential importers, buyers and distributors, and for them to experience what South Australia has to offer, first-hand.”