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24 June, 2026

Dr Ben Hamer, an international expert on the future of work, shares his views on which skills will be most in demand in the economies of the future – and where Papua New Guinea fits into the changing nature of work. Business Advantage PNG (BAPNG): Our annual PNG 100 CEO Survey has found that skills shortages are one of the top impediments for businesses in Papua New Guinea. How does this compare to what you’re seeing globally? Dr Ben Hamer (BH): PNG isn’t on its own here. Almost everywhere in the world, businesses are struggling to find the right people. For example, a big global survey this year found that 72 per cent of employers can’t fill the roles they need to. “The...

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14 May, 2026

International expert on the future at work, Dr Ben Hamer, will deliver the keynote address at the Papua New Guinea Investment Conference 2026 on 10 & 11 August at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre. Skills shortages aren't just a PNG phenomenon but a global one. The competition for experienced people is intensifying across almost every industry. At the same time, artificial intelligence (AI) is changing what high-value work looks like faster than most organisations are ready for, and the gap between those using it well and those that are not is already widening. Finally, the very nature of work is changing: fractional careers, portfolio workers, and new generations entering the workforce with very differing expectations. How can business leaders navigate their way through...

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9 April, 2026

Business Advantage International is delighted to announce that KPMG has renewed its long-standing major sponsorship of the flagship Business Advantage PNG Investment Conference. The 2026 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference will be held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday 10 and Tuesday 11 August. "KPMG is thrilled to sponsor the upcoming Business Advantage PNG Investment event in Brisbane — a powerhouse gathering of bold thinkers, inspiring leaders, and the businesses driving momentum across our region.This event sparks new connections, unlocks fresh ideas, and fuels the kind of collaboration that moves industries forward," said Pieter Steyn, Country Manager Partner, KPMG. "As KPMG in Papua New Guinea gets ready to celebrate 60 years of supporting growth and innovation, we couldn’t be more...

About the Organisers

Business Advantage International has been actively involved in promoting business in PNG and the Pacific internationally since 2005. We publish the acclaimed annual Business Advantage Papua New Guinea investment guide in addition to PNG’s top-ranked business media, businessadvantagepng.com and Air Niugini’s Paradise in-flight magazine. We also co-host the Innovation PNG conference in Port Moresby.

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Melbourne, Victoria 3000
Australia