Business Advantage PNG investment conference highlights PNG’s next chapter of opportunity
PRIME Minister James Marape has confirmed his attendance at the 14th Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference, headlining what promises to be a stellar programme.
Business leaders, investors, government representatives and industry experts will gather in Brisbane on Aug 10–11, 2026 as Papua New Guinea enters a pivotal period of economic growth and investment.
Held at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, the annual conference provides a key platform for organisations looking to better understand Papua New Guinea’s economic outlook, investment opportunities and the evolving business landscape.
The conference comes at an important time for PNG, with renewed optimism around major projects including the Papua LNG development, improving foreign exchange availability, stronger economic growth and increasing digital connectivity supporting business confidence.
The two-day programme, curated by the editorial team behind Business Advantage PNG, the 2026 programme features sessions on investment trends, venture capital and capital markets, infrastructure development, and the natural resources sector. A dedicated session will also examine opportunities across neighbouring Pacific markets, including Fiji and the Solomon Islands.
Featured speakers include Dr Ben Hamer, international Future of Work expert; Dr Brendan Rynne, chief economist at KPMG Australia; Elizabeth Genia, Governor of the Bank of Papua New Guinea; Lachlan Baird, CEO of Nambawan Super; Chris Daniells, managing director of Steamships Trading Company; Andrew Betteridge, country manager – Papua New Guinea at ANZ; Dr Amit Chanan, chief investment officer at the Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP); and Sarimu Kanu, managing director of Kumul Minerals Holdings.
Business Advantage International publishing director Andrew Wilkins said the conference continues to provide a vital meeting place for those seeking to engage with Papua New Guinea.
“Papua New Guinea is on the cusp of a decade of opportunity. The Investment Conference brings together the leaders, investors and decision-makers who are shaping the country’s economic future and provides a unique opportunity for meaningful conversations about growth, partnerships and investment.
“Our aim is to deliver a program that is valuable both for established PNG-focused businesses and for organisations exploring opportunities in the Pacific’s largest economy for the first time,” Wilkins said.
KPMG returns as Major Sponsor for the 2026 conference, alongside a strong group of corporate partners supporting the event.
The Business Advantage PNG Investment Conference attracts senior executives, investors, advisers and government representatives from Papua New Guinea, Australia and across the Asia-Pacific region.
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