Speakers and program announced for 2025 PNG Investment Conference
Key speakers and the latest program have been announced for the 2025 Business Advantage PNG Investment Conference.
The event takes place at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 August, on the eve of celebrations for the 50th anniversary of Papua New Guinea’s independence.
PNG’s premier international investment event is renowned for its engaging program, curated by professional journalists.
Respected economist Chris Richardson will provide the keynote address on Day 1, discussing the rapidly-changing global business landscape and what it means for Papua New Guinea.
For an overview of the rest of the Program, including the bonus Fiji update, click here.
Register here before 1 July to obtain your registration at the early bird discount.
Key themes
Global context: Understanding international trends shaping investment decisions.
Local focus: Exploring sector-specific developments in PNG.
Investor engagement: Identifying the key players influencing PNG’s investment landscape.
What to expect
Held over two days at BCEC’s Boulevard Auditorium in Brisbane’s scenic South Bank, the 2025 conference marks the 13th PNG Investment Conference and will feature an all-new program:
- International keynote speakers
- Expertly-moderated panel discussions
- Original case studies
- Bonus “Fiji investment update” session on Day 2
- Premium networking program
- Expo Plus
This year’s speakers
This year’s program will feature a compelling mix of international and PNG business leaders, economic experts and investors. Here’s just a taste of the speaking roster we have in store.
Keynote speaker: Chris Richardson, respected economist
Chris is one of Australia’s most respected economists and economic commentators. He has worked in Australia’s Federal Treasury, the International Monetary Fund, as well as at Access Economics and Deloitte Access Economics. He is a regular media commentator and presenter on economic trends.
Chris will be talking about the fast-changing global economic landscape, and its potential impact on PNG business.
Other confirmed speakers include …
- His Excellency John Ma’o Kali, PNG’s High Commissioner to Australia
- Susil Nelson-Kongoi, CEO, PNG Institute of Banking and Business Management
- Sarimu Kanu, Managing Director, Kumul Minerals Holdings
- Chris Daniells, Managing Director, Steamships Trading Company
- Said Zaidansyah, PNG Country Director, Asian Development Bank
- Rajeev Sharma, CEO, Nasfund
- Zanie Theron, Partner-in-Charge – South Pacific Practice, KPMG
- Ivan Fong, CEO, Amalgamated Telecom Holdings
- Sohrab Rafiq, PNG Country Manager, International Monetary Fund
- Isikeli Taureka, CEO, Turra Holdings
- Sunil Pokharel, CEO, TISA Bank
- Rio Fiocco, President, Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce & Industry
- Stephen Quantrill, Executive Chairman, Twinza
- Ronald Prasad, Chief Strategy Officer, Vodafone PNG
- John Byrne, President, Lae Chamber of Commerce
- Mohinesh Prasad, Head – Green Finance Centre, Bank of Papua New Guinea