NB This program is subject to change as we add to the speaker roster. Please check back regularly for the latest schedule.
NB This program is subject to change as we add to the speaker roster. Please check back regularly for the latest schedule.
Pre-conference drinks on the pool deck at Rydges South Bank Hotel, from 6pm to 7.30pm.
Respected economist Chris Richardson will provide the keynote address on Day 1 of the Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference.
One of Australia’s best-known economists, Chris is also a columnist with the Financial Review, Sydney Morning Herald, and The Age.
He has worked at Australia’s Federal Treasury and the International Monetary Fund, as well as Deloitte Access Economics.
Chris will talk about the rapidly-changing global business landscape and what it means for Papua New Guinea.
This session kindly sponsored by Kumul Consolidated Holdings
PNG’s banking sector is expanding, with new banks receiving licences. At the same time, technology is set to play a key role in extending financial services to more of PNG’s population. The CEO of one of PNG’s newest bank, TISA Bank, will present on its growth plans and the opportunities for greater competition in the sector. Speaker:
We take a look at the PNG’s economic potential through the experienced eyes of two major companies that have played a critical long-term role in its 50-year history. Speakers include:
Created five years ago to provide construction services to the Ok Tedi mine in PNG’s Western Province, Kayop Investment now employs over 600 staff and is looking to expand into other markets.
A panel of experts discuss the key features of PNG’s prevailing investment climate with Andrew Wilkins, Publishing Director at Business Advantage International. Participants include:
This session kindly sponsored by Datec
We take a closer look at some of the prevailing investment trends in PNG, including green finance, public-private partnerships, privatisation of state assets, new investment vehicles and more. Speakers include:
Massive public and private investment in fibre, satellite and microwave connectivity is enabling business and government to find reap the dividends of going digital. This session will explore PNG’s connectivity roadmap, and consider some of the cloud-based innovations now starting to roll out. Speakers include:
Papua New Guinea’s economic relationship with the State of Queensland is its longest continuous economic partnership. In this presentation, we will hear about the experience of Queensland companies providing services to PNG.
The economy of PNG’s Melanesian neighbour is thriving on the back of a booming tourism industry. Meanwhile, commercial ties between the two nations have never been stronger. This session will provide a concise update on business conditions and major projects, as well as highlighting key investment opportunities. Speakers include:
Futurist and experienced impact investor Lisa Andrews will explore the exponential growth of technology and its transformative impact on investment decisions, from computational capacity to AI-driven innovations that are reshaping business strategies.
Providing access to reliable power remains one of the major challenges facing PNG. The new Managing Director of PNG Power Ltd, the country’s state-owned power utility, is the man tasked with addressing this challenge. He will present on the plans to do so. Speaker:
This session kindly sponsored by Nasfund
The ADB’s deputy country head for PNG will talk about the bank’s support for a pipeline of development projects in PNG, especially in infrastructure.
PNG’s first offshore gas project is progressing. Delegates will get on an update on Twinza’s Pasca A project, and some expert insights into the gas sector globally. Speakers:
The head of PNG’s energy regulator will highlight some of the longer term opportunities in PNG’s energy sector, particularly with renewable energy.
With a new minerals regime currently under consideration by PNG Government and existing mines investing heavily in expansion, exploration and lease extension, we take closer look at the opportunities that are likely to and how global factors are likely to play out. Speakers include:
This session kindly sponsored by CreditBank PNG