PNG CORE LAUNCHED INVESTMENT WEEK 2026

BY FLORIN YAPO

The PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy today launched PNG Investment Week 2026 at Laman Hotel under the theme “50 Years & Beyond – The Next Wave of Prosperity.”

Investment Week 2026 Launches to Advance Investment and Economic Growth, marks a major step in preparations for one of the country’s leading investment and business forums, designed as a global platform to showcase PNG’s economic potential, support project announcements, and foster new business connections.

The Investment week 2026 is set to be hosted in Sydney at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Sydney in Australia from 29 November to 2 December 2026, aiming at bringing together government representatives. investors, business leaders, development partners, and industry experts to explore opportunities across Papua New Guinea.

Events Chairman Mr Mark McMonagle, Executive Director Mr Richard Kassman, and other Council members joined industry leaders, sponsors, stakeholder organisations, and public and private sector representatives at the launch. The Chamber confirmed that preparations for the Sydney event are well advanced.

Critics may ask why Sydney as a regional business hub with strong international connections, Sydney provides a strategic setting for presenting PNG’s investment story to a wider audience. PNG CORE views the event as an opportunity to attract new investment, strengthen business relationships, and support economic growth and job creation in Papua New Guinea.

Under the theme “50 Years & Beyond – The Next Wave of Prosperity”, the programme will explore opportunities across resources, energy, infrastructure, agriculture, fisheries, tourism, technology. finance, and downstream processing, while advancing discussion on investment, innovation, and economic development.

Executive Director Mr Richard Kassman, the official spokesperson for PNG Investment Week 2026, said the event had become a respected platform for investment promotion and business engagement.

“It brings together industry leaders, policymakers, Investors, and development partners from around the world to showcase opportunities in Papua New Guinea and build partnerships that support economic growth,” Mr Kassman said.

Mr Kassman noted that last year’s event reached a major milestone when Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese joined Prime Minister James Marape on centre stage to open the conference and welcome 1,200 delegates.

The Council also acknowledged the continued support of industry partners and sponsors, whose contributions have helped establish PNG Investment Week as a recognised regional business event.

Events Chairman Mr Mark McMonagle said planning is well underway to deliver a strong programme of discussions, networking opportunities, and business engagement.

“PNG Investment Week succeeds because of collaboration among industry, government, and development partners,” Mr McMonagie said.

“We recognise the strong interest in hosting more major investment events in Papua New Guinea, and that remains an important goal. At the same time, we must reach the investors and decision-makers who can help drive economic growth in PNG. Hosting the event in Sydney enables direct engagement with those audiences while strengthening the platform for future growth.” Said Mr McMonagie.

Growing interest in this year’s event reflects confidence in PNG’s long-term potential.