The PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference is providing attendees with the perfect chance to mix networking and relaxation.
The PNG Industrial and Mining Resources Exhibition and Conference (PNG Expo) plans to bridge the gap between Australia and one of its key northern neighbours.
The event will provide space for businesses from both countries to meet, face to face, and discuss business opportunities.
PNG Expo marketing manager, Rebecca Todesco, told Quarry that these networking opportunities are vital.
“PNG Expo will offer attendees the chance to learn more about doing business in Papua New Guinea, but also highlights the importance of developing the region’s potential,” she said.
“Whether that’s in downstream processing, critical minerals, or a focus on sustainability, the PNG Expo will allow attendees to learn how they can boost the local and Australian industries.
“Bringing these key decision makers under the one roof means they can get a lot more done with just one international trip, instead of over several smaller visits.”
However, after a long day of conducting business at an industry event, finding somewhere to eat and unwind can sometimes pose a challenge – especially when away from home.
In addition to a packed exhibition floor and speaker program, PNG Expo will provide a range of networking events to help delegates get the most out of their time in Port Moresby.
To kick things off, attendees will be invited to welcome drinks the night before the exhibition begins.
Prime Creative Media events manager Siobhan Rocks said the welcome drinks were a highlight from the 2024 event program.
“The welcome drinks were an amazing opportunity for the exhibitors to come together in a relaxing environment beside the pool at the Stanley Hotel, with great food and great music before the real business started.
“The location, the staff, the food, the music – all of it comes together to really set the scene for what will be an amazing few days.”
This year’s event will offer delegates the chance to rub shoulders with key industry figures and build new relationships in an informal setting.
The exhibition will also feature a gala dinner, which Rocks said took the 2024 event to a new level and was the perfect way to cap off the days of doing business and getting to know each other last year.
“The 2024 gala dinner was everything we loved about the welcome drinks but also gave everyone the opportunity to sit down with people they’d been speaking to for the last couple of days and make business happen, all while enjoying a five-star meal, great speeches and wonderful entertainment,” Rocks said.
“It was a really great way to cap off what was a successful first edition for PNG Expo and we can’t wait to make it bigger and better this year.”
All of the events, including the exhibition itself, will be located at the Stanley Hotel, allowing delegates to focus on networking and creating new business relationships.
PNG Expo will be held in Port Moresby from 2-3 July 2025. For more information on exhibiting, or to learn how you can secure your attendance to PNG Expo’s networking events, visit pngexpo.com.•
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