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The 13th edition of Papua New Guinea’s premier annual international investment event was held in Brisbane on 11 and 12 August 2025.

A Landmark Event in a Landmark Year.

Hosted by Papua New Guinea’s leading business media, the conference took place on the eve of PNG’s 50th Anniversary of Independence, presenting a rare and exciting opportunity to capitalise on the heightened global attention and increased business activity surrounding this historic occasion. As PNG approaches what is set to be a transformative year, this event will serve as a catalyst for the inevitable surge in interest and economic activity inspired by the anniversary celebrations.

WHAT DELEGATES ENJOYED IN 2025:

  • International keynote speakers
  • Expertly-moderated panel discussions
  • Original case studies
  • Bonus “Fiji investment update” session on Day 2
  • Premium networking program
  • Expo Plus

All of this took place in a relaxed and conducive environment where every conversation is worthwhile.

For details of the full conference program click here.

To sponsor, exhibit, speak, or partner with our 2026 event, please email [email protected].

Watch this year's highlights reel below

Our 2025 Keynote Speaker

CHRIS RICHARDSON, ECONOMIST

Chris is one of Australia’s most respected economists and economic commentators.

He has worked in Australia’s Federal Treasury and the International Monetary Fund, as well as at Access Economics and Deloitte Access Economics.

Chris talked about the fast changing global business landscape, and its potential impact on PNG. More about Chris …

PROMOTING BUSINESS AND INVESTMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN PAPUA NEW GUINEA TO THE WORLD

ABOUT THE CONFERENCE

Boasting an impressive growth trajectory and abundant resource potential, PNG is considered one of the Asia-Pacific’s most promising emerging economies. The prestigious annual Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference is dedicated to the promotion of business and investment opportunities in PNG to a global audience.

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PROGRAM

An outstanding program, including panel discussions, interviews, Q&As and case studies, all expertly curated for you by business media professionals with a close knowledge of PNG and the region.

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SPEAKERS

Featuring an unrivalled line-up of influential speakers, the conference provides a forum where delegates have the opportunity to hear from investors, innovators and facilitators, across key industry sectors, focusing on current trends and opportunities in PNG’s key growth sectors.

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What they said about previous PNG Investment Conferences ...

The Hon. James Marape MP, Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea

‘Let me at the outset thank Business Advantage International for organising and bringing together the bilateral, regional, international and multinational business community to this very important annual PNG business conference that has been going on since 2012.

‘You have been an important partner for this country, in promoting and casting spotlights on opportunities, as well as key challenges, for a long time now.’

‘Business Advantage are masters at running this conference. It was pacy, on schedule and relevant.’

– John Byrne, President, Lae Chamber of Commerce

‘This conference is an important milestone in helping investors, development partners, and the government better realise Papua New Guinea’s tremendous growth potential.’
– Alfonso Garcia Mora, IFC Vice President for Asia and the Pacific

‘Our appreciation and gratitude to your hard working team to host a very successful event.’

—Peter KenGemar, Project Director, Ihu Special Economic Zone

‘Meticulously organised and yet casual, engaging and accommodating at the same time. We genuinely enjoyed ourselves.’

—Ilan Weiss, Chairman, Innovative Agro Industry

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