7th–11th December, 2025, | ICC Sydney
PNG CORE will once again host the PNG Investment Week Conference & Exhibition. This event will bring together operators, investors, regulators, and political leaders to share ideas, discuss issues, and propose solutions, creating a robust network between Papua New Guinea and the world.
As Papua New Guinea’s Minerals and Energy sector continues to develop over the next decade, the industry builds on its stakeholder partnerships to navigate through challenges and embrace opportunities.
Our team is available to assist with any questions related to registration. Email us at events@pngcore.org or visit the FAQ section on the registration page for step-by-step guidance.
Engage directly with government ministers, regulators, and CEOs to gain unparalleled access to the decision-makers shaping Papua New Guinea’s investment landscape.
Explore exclusive insights across energy, infrastructure, and trade, and stay ahead of the curve with in-depth forums and technical sessions tailored to key sectors. Connect with senior delegates from over 10 countries and discover a dynamic pipeline of current and future projects driving the region’s growth.
Held at Northbridge Golf Club in Sydney, this opening event is a relaxed networking opportunity where delegates and sponsors connect over a round of golf. Proceeds support charitable and community-focused initiatives in Papua New Guinea. Open to registered participants, with group packages and sponsorships available.
This invite-only boat cruise on Sydney Harbour provides a unique, informal environment for PNG Investment Week sponsors and VIPs to build relationships prior to the formal program. The cruise fosters strategic conversations in an exclusive setting.
A comprehensive forum featuring presentations from all key PNG regulatory agencies, including the Investment Promotion Authority, Internal Revenue Commission, PNG Customs, and regulators from mining, energy, telecommunications, and the environment. Designed to equip investors with current insights into compliance processes, investment approvals, and regulatory reform.
Held in parallel with the Regulators Forum, this inaugural B2B forum connects international suppliers, service providers and contractors with PNG’s project developers, government procurement officers, and landowner companies. The session focuses on partnership building, localisation, and technical procurement needs across the mining, petroleum and energy sectors.
The official opening of PNG Investment Week features keynote speeches from the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea, senior government ministers, and global CEOs from leading investment partners.
These concurrent sessions deliver sector-specific deep dives across critical areas of investment:
Each forum features ministerial panels, case studies, and project showcases.
A feature session on emerging technologies that will shape PNG’s economic transformation. Highlights include a keynote presentation from SpaceX’s Starlink team on the rollout of satellite broadband and its potential to improve national connectivity, education, and service delivery. This session also covers fintech, digital ID, and infrastructure innovation.
Exhibition with 100+ project showcases and an evening of recognition and networking.
The Investment Expo runs throughout the week, featuring up to 100 exhibiting organisations presenting investment-ready projects, new technologies, and strategic services. The Gala Awards Dinner, held in the evening, recognises excellence in leadership, innovation and partnership. The dinner includes high-level networking, entertainment, and official acknowledgements.
This historic session features the President of the Autonomous Bougainville Government presenting investment priorities and policy frameworks. With a focus on blue-green economic development, infrastructure, and sovereign readiness, the briefing is a rare opportunity to engage directly with Bougainville’s leadership and explore new frontier opportunities.
Closing the week, this forward-focused session explores climate investment, energy diversification, and sustainability finance. Led by PNG’s Climate Change Development Authority and supported by international partners, the panels cover renewable energy policy, carbon markets, and sustainable development models aligned with global standards.
The Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNG CORE) is the peak body representing the minerals and energy sectors in Papua New Guinea. PNG CORE champions responsible investment, economic inclusion and cross-sector collaboration. Through PNG Investment Week, PNG CORE offers a trusted platform for long-term business partnerships and sustainable development in PNG.
