With tariffs, military conflict and geopolitics at play, it’s already been an extraordinary year for the global economy. Business Advantage PNG speaks with eminent economist Chris Richardson, who will be keynote speaker at this year’s Papua New Guinea Investment Conference in August, for his views on what it all means for business. BAPNG: As an […]
Papua New Guinea can become an innovation nation. Innovation, simply put, is the solving of problems by using new ideas, methods and tools. PNG has a great example from its own history. Some 9000 years ago in the Waghi Valley, near what is now Mt Hagen, people first decided to drain and divert water in […]
Chris Riddell, renowned futurist and former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, tells Business Advantage PNG why the chaos of our modern world presents an excellent opportunity for business leaders. Business Advantage PNG (BAPNG): What are the key things business leaders tell you they are worried about as far as the future is concerned? Chris Riddell […]
Registrations are now officially open for the 2024 Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference. The conference will take place in Brisbane, 12 and 13 August, at the premium Plaza Auditorium at Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, South Brisbane. On Day 1 the futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars will deliver the keynote address. On Day 2 Matt Dri, Secretary, Cyber […]
We are delighted to announce that futurist Chris Riddell, former Chief Digital Officer at Mars, will be providing the keynote address on Day 1 of the 2024 Papua New Guinea Investment Conference (12 & 13 August in Brisbane). Chris is a recognised trend spotter, frequent media commentator, and digital expert with unparalleled insights into emerging […]
The 2024 results of Papua New Guinea’s annual business confidence survey, the PNG 100 CEO Survey, are out. Since 2012, the data collected by the PNG 100 CEO Survey has revealed trends in business confidence among PNG’s business leaders. Analysis of the survey data by Westpac has led to the creation of PNG’s first business […]
Last week’s 2023 Innovation PNG conference showcased some of Papua New Guinea’s best and brightest. It also featured the announcement of some significant new initiatives to stimulate the digitisation of the country’s economy. A full-day program featured four international keynote speakers presenting in person, including senior representatives from KPMG, Mastercard and Konica Minolta, augmented by […]
With just a month to go until this year’s Business Advantage Papua New Guinea Investment Conference (Brisbane, 10 & 11 August), here’s an idea of what to expect. The program is mostly finalised and we’re really excited it features one of Australia’s best-known business commentators, Alan Kohler. Alan not only has a sound grasp of current business trends, but also […]
Innovation PNG, an international-standard event bringing the best of new technology, creative solutions and innovative thinking to PNG, will be held on 10 November in Port Moresby. The event, to be held at APEC Haus, is a joint initiative of the Port Moresby Chamber of Commerce and Industry (POMCCI) and business event specialists, Business Advantage […]
