The Australia Papua New Guinea Business Council (APNGBC) is gearing up for one of its most anticipated gatherings of the year – the 41st Australia Papua New Guinea Business Forum, taking place 13-15 May under the theme Game On for Growth, just as Brisbane prepares for the excitement of the NRL Magic Round in the same week!
The timing is deliberate. Magic Round brings a surge of energy and visitors to the city, creating a vibrant backdrop for three days of serious business engagement focused on one of Australia’s most important economic partners in the Pacific.
Papua New Guinea’s economy is entering a new phase of opportunity. Major resource projects, expanding infrastructure programmes and renewed investor interest are positioning the country for stronger growth in the years ahead. Sectors such as energy, mining, infrastructure, agriculture and services continue to attract attention from international investors and companies looking to expand their presence in the market.
At the same time, Australia’s economic engagement with Papua New Guinea has been strengthening across a wide range of sectors. Australian companies remain among the largest investors in the country, while governments and institutions from both nations are working closely to deepen trade, investment and development partnerships.
The annual Business Forum provides the central platform for those conversations. Over more than four decades it has become the key meeting place where senior government representatives, corporate leaders and investors come together to discuss opportunities, exchange ideas and strengthen commercial ties.
This year’s programme will feature a strong line-up of speakers offering insights into Papua New Guinea’s economic outlook and the opportunities emerging across key industries.
A dynamic Business Expo will also run alongside the conference sessions, bringing together companies and organisations actively involved in projects across Papua New Guinea. For many participants, the exhibition floor becomes the place where new partnerships begin and long-standing relationships are renewed.
For businesses already active in Papua New Guinea, the Forum offers a valuable opportunity to reconnect with clients and associates. For those exploring the market, it provides a rare chance to meet key players and gain first-hand insights into one of the Pacific’s most significant economies.
With strong interest already building and accommodation expected to tighten during Magic Round, delegates are encouraged to register early.
Game On for Growth – join the conversation and be part of the next chapter of Australia-Papua New Guinea business engagement.
