Agenda at a Glance – PNG Investment Week

Programme

Agenda at a Glance

Friday
5 December

PNG CORE Charity Golf Challenge

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Northbridge Golf Club

Sunday
7 December

Exhibition Build by Harry the Hirer

7:00 AM – 7:00 PM

The Gallery – Level 2 ICC

Registration Open

1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Parkside Foyer- Level 2 ICC

Sponsor Boat Cruise

5:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Journey Beyond Cruises

Monday
8 December

Registration

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Arrival Tea and Coffee

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM

PNG Climate Investment Summit

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Pyrmont Theatre – Level 2 ICC

Session 1: Climate Policy Trends and Regulatory Developments

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM

PNG’s climate strategies, National Adaptation Plan, REDD+

Hon. Simo Kilepa, MP, Minister for Environment, Conservation and Climate Change.

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM

Australian policy innovations and Pacific Partnership Approaches

Aust Govt Speaker (Minister or Vice Minister for Pacific)

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

PNG’s progress on climate policy, CCDA-led research and resilience programs

Debra Sungi, Acting Managing Director, PNG CCDA

9:15 AM – 9:30 AM

The international perspective, relevant updates and prevailing trends

Anna White, Partner Environment & Planning, Corrs Chambers Westgarth

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Panel Discussion

8:30 AM – 8:45 AM

PNG’s climate strategies, National Adaptation Plan, REDD+

Hon. Simo Kilepa, MP, Minister for Environment, Conservation and Climate Change.

8:45 AM – 9:00 AM

Australian policy innovations and Pacific Partnership Approaches

Aust Govt Speaker (Minister or Vice Minister for Pacific)

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

PNG’s progress on climate policy, CCDA-led research and resilience programs

Debra Sungi, Acting Managing Director, PNG CCDA

9:15 AM – 9:30 AM

The international perspective, relevant updates and prevailing trends

Anna White, Partner Environment & Planning, Corrs Chambers Westgarth

9:30 AM – 10:00 AM

Panel Discussion

Session 2: Mobilising Capital for Climate Investment (PNG, Pacific, Global)

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

The Decisive Moment: Confronting the Climate Challenge and Seizing Our Opportunity

Keynote Address by Professor Tim Flannery

11:15 AM – – 11:30 AM

PNG’s Green Refinancing Facility & Guarantee Facility

Mohinesh Prasad – Head, Green Finance Centre, Bank of PNG

11:30 AM – 11:45 AM

Blended finance, private sector mobilization for resilience/adaptation

Tankut Erkan, Pacific Region Lead Senior Investment Officer for Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Services (MAS), IFC

9:15 AM – 9:30 AM

TCIFP’s perspective: Mobilising capital for resilient infrastructure

Pacific Climate Infrastructure Financing Partnership

11:45 AM – 12:00 PM

Panel Discussion

Session 3: Scaling Up Climate Investment—Preconditions & Success Stories

1:00 PM – 1:15 PM

Setting out the practical steps to sustainable investment for companies

Sophie Hollingsworth, Climate Change & Sustainability Services – Head of Circular Economy, KPMG

1:15 PM – 1:30 PM

Institutional reform and lessons from Green Finance Summit

George Awap – Assistant Governor, Bank of PNG

1:30 PM – 1:45 PM

Accelerating Climate Finance and Green Growth in PNG: Lessons from the Climate FIRST Initiative and the Green Finance Center

Muhammad Ali Shaikh. GGGI PNG Country Representative

1:45 PM – 2:00 PM

PNG investing in Climate financing - PNGSDP funding solar farms

Lesieli Taviri, CEO, PNG Sustainable Development Program Company Limited 2

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Panel Discussion

Session 4: Equity and Justice—Stronger Together

3:00 PM – 3:15 PM

Stronger Together – Community Leaders and Partnership for Climate Justice: Lessons from the Managalas Carbon Pilot in Oro Province

Will Unsworth, EU Project Manager for Mangalas Carbon Project

3:15 PM – 3:30 PM

Fairness in Action: How Community-Led Nature-Based Solutions in PNG Deliver Climate Justice and Shared Benefits

Georgia Davis, MEL Lead, CRxN

3:30 PM – 3:45 PM

Driving Inclusive Climate Impact in PNG: How IFC’s Investment in Total Waste Management Champions Equity, Green Jobs & Local Solutions

Kori Chan, Managing Director, Total Waste Management

3:45 PM – 4:00 PM

Panel Discussion

PNG REGULATORS FORUM – EASE OF INVESTING

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Parkside 1 – Level 2 ICC

Session 1: Regulatory Agencies

9:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Morning Tea

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Session 2: Sectoral Perspectives

10:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Networking Lunch

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Investor Workshop

Workshop A: Energy & Resources Investments

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Parkside 1 – Level 2

Workshop B: Manufacturing, SME & Infrastructure Investments

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Parkside 2 – Level 2

Afternoon Tea

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Joint Plenary Workshop

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM

Parkside 1 – Level 2

Summary – Recap of outcomes from workshops A & B
Discussion – Open floor dialogue with investors and regulators
Closing remarks & Reform Commitment

End of Program

PNG Investment Week EXPO

4:00 – 6:00 PM

Cocktails

4:30 PM

Tuesday
9 December

PNG INVESTMENT LEADERS SUMMIT

Pyrmont Theatre, Level 2

Registration

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Arrival Tea and Coffee

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM

PNG Investment Week EXPO

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Opening Plenary

9:00 AM – 10:20 AM

Morning Tea

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Session 1: TBA

10:30 AM – 11:50 AM

Networking Lunch

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Session 2: TBA

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Afternoon Tea

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Session 3: TBA

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

End of Program

Cocktails

4:30 PM

PNG Investment Week Gala Dinner

6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Wednesday
10 December

PNG RESOURCES & ENERGY PROJECT SUMMIT

Pyrmont Theatre, Level 2

Registration

7:00 AM – 8:00 AM

Arrival Tea and Coffee

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM

PNG Investment Week EXPO

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Session 1: Energy Sector Update

8:30 AM – 9:50 AM

Morning Tea

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Session 2: PNG Minerals Sector Update

10:30 AM – 11:50 AM

Networking Lunch

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Session 3: PNG Minerals Sector Update

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Afternoon Tea

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Session 4: TBA

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

End of Program

Cocktails

4:30 PM

Thursday
11 December

PNG INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENT SUMMIT

Pyrmont Theatre, Level 2

Registration

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Arrival Tea and Coffee

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM

PNG Investment Week EXPO

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Session 1: TBA

8:30 AM – 9:50 AM

Morning Tea

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Session 2: TBA

10:30 AM – 11:50 AM

Networking Lunch

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Session 3: TBA

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Afternoon Tea

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Session 4: TBA

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

End of Program

Cocktails

4:30 PM

PNG EXPLORATION FORUM

Parkside 1, Level 2

Registration

7:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Arrival Tea and Coffee

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM

PNG Investment Week EXPO

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Session 1: TBA

8:30 AM – 9:50 AM

Morning Tea

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

Session 2: TBA

10:30 AM – 11:50 AM

Networking Lunch

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM

Session 3: TBA

1:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Afternoon Tea

2:30 PM – 3:00 PM

Session 4: TBA

3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

End of Program

Cocktails

4:30 PM

Be part of the community shaping the next chapter of investment in PNG.

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Be part of the community shaping
the next chapter of investment in PNG.

Have questions?

Our friendly team is here to guide you every step of the way. Simply email us at events@pngcore.org for personalised support and a smooth registration experience.

Programme

Friday 5 December

Friday 5 December

PNG CORE Charity Golf Challenge

Sunday 7 December

Sunday 7 December

Exhibition Build by Harry the Hirer

Registration Open

Sponsor Boat Cruise

Monday 8 December

Monday 8 December

Registration

Arrival Tea and Coffee

PNG Climate Investment Summit

Session 1: Climate Policy Trends and Regulatory Developments

PNG’s climate strategies, National Adaptation Plan, REDD+

Hon. Simo Kilepa, MP, Minister for Environment, Conservation and Climate Change.

Australian policy innovations and Pacific Partnership Approaches

Aust Govt Speaker (Minister or Vice Minister for Pacific)

PNG’s progress on climate policy, CCDA-led research and resilience programs

Debra Sungi, Acting Managing Director, PNG CCDA

The international perspective, relevant updates and prevailing trends

Anna White, Partner Environment & Planning, Corrs Chambers Westgarth

Panel Discussion

PNG’s climate strategies, National Adaptation Plan, REDD+

Australian policy innovations and Pacific Partnership Approaches

PNG’s progress on climate policy, CCDA-led research and resilience programs

The international perspective, relevant updates and prevailing trends

Panel Discussion

Session 2: Mobilising Capital for Climate Investment (PNG, Pacific, Global)

The Decisive Moment: Confronting the Climate Challenge and Seizing Our Opportunity

Keynote Address by Professor Tim Flannery

PNG’s Green Refinancing Facility & Guarantee Facility

Mohinesh Prasad – Head, Green Finance Centre, Bank of PNG

Blended finance, private sector mobilization for resilience/adaptation

Tankut Erkan, Pacific Region Lead Senior Investment Officer for Manufacturing, Agribusiness, and Services (MAS), IFC

TCIFP’s perspective: Mobilising capital for resilient infrastructure

Pacific Climate Infrastructure Financing Partnership

Panel Discussion

Session 3: Scaling Up Climate Investment—Preconditions & Success Stories

Setting out the practical steps to sustainable investment for companies

Sophie Hollingsworth, Climate Change & Sustainability Services – Head of Circular Economy, KPMG

Institutional reform and lessons from Green Finance Summit

George Awap – Assistant Governor, Bank of PNG

Accelerating Climate Finance and Green Growth in PNG: Lessons from the Climate FIRST Initiative and the Green Finance Center

Muhammad Ali Shaikh. GGGI PNG Country Representative

PNG investing in Climate financing - PNGSDP funding solar farms

Lesieli Taviri, CEO, PNG Sustainable Development Program Company Limited 2

Panel Discussion

Session 4: Equity and Justice—Stronger Together

Stronger Together – Community Leaders and Partnership for Climate Justice: Lessons from the Managalas Carbon Pilot in Oro Province

Will Unsworth, EU Project Manager for Mangalas Carbon Project

Fairness in Action: How Community-Led Nature-Based Solutions in PNG Deliver Climate Justice and Shared Benefits

Georgia Davis, MEL Lead, CRxN

Driving Inclusive Climate Impact in PNG: How IFC’s Investment in Total Waste Management Champions Equity, Green Jobs & Local Solutions

Kori Chan, Managing Director, Total Waste Management

Panel Discussion

PNG REGULATORS FORUM – EASE OF INVESTING

Session 1: Regulatory Agencies

Session 1: Regulatory Agencies

Morning Tea

Session 2: Sectoral Perspectives

Networking Lunch

Investor Workshop

Afternoon Tea

Joint Plenary Workshop

PNG Investment Week EXPO

Cocktails

Tuesday 9 December

Tuesday 9 December

PNG INVESTMENT LEADERS SUMMIT

Registration

Arrival Tea and Coffee

PNG Investment Week EXPO

Opening Plenary

Morning Tea

Session 1: TBA

Networking Lunch

Session 2: TBA

Afternoon Tea

Friday
5 December

Friday
5 December

Sunday
7 December

Sunday
7 December

Monday
8 December

Monday
8 December

Tuesday
9 December

Tuesday
9 December

Wednesday
10 December

Wednesday
10 December

Thursday
11 December

Thursday
11 December

Be part of the community shaping
the next chapter of investment in PNG.