First speakers confirmed for the 2026 PNG Investment Conference

International investors, business leaders and policymakers will hear from some of the region’s most influential decision-makers when the Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference returns to Brisbane on 10–11 August 2026.

The first confirmed speakers reflect the sectors driving Papua New Guinea’s growth, including finance, infrastructure, energy, telecommunications, aviation and superannuation.

Keynote speakers:

• Dr Ben Hamer, International expert on the Future of Work
• Dr Brendan Rynne, Chief Economist, KPMG Australia

Speakers confirmed to date:

• Elizabeth Genia, Governor, Bank of Papua New Guinea
• Lachlan Baird, CEO, Nambawan Super
• Vignesh Kumar, Co-Managing Partner, GD1 (Venture Capital)
• Sarimu Kanu, Managing Director, Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited
• Danny Robinson, Group CEO, CreditBank PNG
• Mary Johns, Executive Officer, Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce & Industry (POMCCI)
• Paul Bayly, CEO, PNG Power Ltd
• Augustine S. Mano, CBE, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Mineral Resources Development Company Limited (MRDC)
• Paul Komboi, GCL, OBE, CEO, PNG DataCo Limited
• Chris Daniells, Managing Director, Steamships
• Susil Nelson-Kongoi, President, Business Council of Papua New Guinea (BCPNG)
• Craig Strong, Chief Investments Officer, BSP Life (Fiji)
• Alain Milne, CEO, Air Niugini
• Andrew Betteridge, Country Head, ANZ Papua New Guinea

More speakers and program details will be announced in the coming weeks here.

PNG’s premier international investment event is renowned for its engaging, journalist-led program, bringing together influential leaders, investors and policymakers for two days of insight, discussion and networking.

Register now to secure your place and take advantage of early-bird pricing, available until Monday 29 June 2026.