Join the 7th Australia Vanuatu Business Forum #7AVBF is scheduled for March 12-13, 2025, at the Warwick Le Lagon Hotel in Port Vila, Vanuatu. Organised by the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC) in collaboration with the Vanuatu Foreign Investment Promotion Agency, the forum aims to explore and strengthen economic and trade ties between Australia and Vanuatu.
The event will feature a comprehensive program focusing on key sectors such as tourism, infrastructure, agribusiness, trade, investment, and technology. Discussions will address Vanuatu’s post-earthquake economic recovery, emphasizing investment opportunities and strategies for sustainable growth.
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with a diverse line-up of speakers, including business leaders, industry experts, and government officials. The forum will provide insights into Vanuatu’s business environment, regulatory frameworks, and the challenges and opportunities for investors. Sessions will also cover the role of Australian companies in supporting Vanuatu’s labour market and supply chains, as well as strategies for enhancing bilateral trade and investment.
The distinguished line-up of speakers from both nations includes:
- Simon Gorman: President of APIBC, instrumental in promoting trade and investment opportunities between Australia and Pacific Island nations.
- Antoine Boudier: President of VCCI, advocating for Vanuatu’s business community and fostering economic growth.
- Bob Loughman Weibur: Prime Minister of Vanuatu, highlighting the government’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Australia.
- Dan Tehan MP: Australia’s Minister for Trade, Tourism, and Investment, offering perspectives on enhancing economic cooperation with Vanuatu.
- Glenys Coughlan: CEO of the Vanuatu Tourism Office, focusing on revitalizing the tourism sector.
- Lionel Kaluat: Commissioner of Labour in Vanuatu, discussing labor market dynamics and implications for businesses.
For a full list of speakers and the program, click here.
Given Vanuatu’s ongoing economic recovery and the recent strengthening of airline connections between Australia and Vanuatu, the forum presents a timely platform for businesses to explore new opportunities and partnerships. The event is expected to attract a wide range of participants, fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange to drive economic growth in both nations.
Registration for the forum is currently open. Interested participants are encouraged to secure their spots promptly to take advantage of this unique opportunity to engage with key stakeholders and gain valuable insights into the Australia-Vanuatu business landscape.
To register click here.
