Signalling strong domestic confidence ahead of Papua New Guinea’s premier global investor forum, TISA Bank and the Papua New Guinea Chamber of Resources & Energy (PNGCORE) have announced the bank’s return as a Principal Sponsor for PNG Investment Week 2026.
Taking place from November 29 to December 2 at Sydney’s International Convention Centre (ICC), the four-day summit will see PNG’s first locally owned commercial bank join government leaders, resource executives, and international financiers to drive sustainable growth and investment readiness.
Themed "50 Years & Beyond – The Next Wave of Prosperity," the conference will advance opportunities across PNG’s resources, energy, infrastructure, and financial sectors. Through its sponsorship, TISA Bank reaffirms its commitment to strengthening PNG’s financial ecosystem, expanding financial inclusion, and supporting local businesses and communities behind major national projects.
TISA Bank and the broader TISA Group will play a central role throughout the summit:
On Monday, November 30, TISA Group CEO Michael Koisen will deliver a leadership address titled "How TISA Bank is Investing in and Financing PNG for the Next Wave."
On Tuesday, December 1, TISA Bank CEO Luke Kaul will present a keynote titled "TISA Bank’s Year in Review and the Road Ahead: Building a Locally Owned Commercial Bank for PNG" at the PNG Finance & Capital Forum.
TISA Bank and TISA Group will also host an interactive booth at the Trade and Investment Expo in The Gallery at ICC Sydney, opening Sunday, November 29.
PNGCORE Executive Director Richard Kassman emphasized the link between resource industries and a resilient local financial system and added that Tisa Bank is poised to support PNG local business and our country’s National Content.
"International investors look closely at the strength and stability of a host country's domestic financial institutions when evaluating long-term commitments," said Mr. Kassman. "TISA Bank’s continued partnership underscores the vital link between our resources and energy industries and a strong, locally driven banking sector that ensures economic benefits reach Papua New Guineans."
Echoing this, TISA Bank CEO Luke Kaul highlighted the bank's role in advancing, strengthening and contributing to the long-term economic development of PNG. (Note: Confirm statement from TISA)
“ As a 100% homegrown commercial bank, we recognize the important role the resources and energy sectors play in our economy. Through our growing corporate banking capabilities, we remain committed to supporting businesses, landowner companies, and industry partners with financial solutions that enable growth and create opportunities.
We also recognize the value of PNG CORE in bringing together government, industry leaders, investors and businesses to advance meaningful dialogue and partnerships for our country.”
Building on the 2025 summit, which drew over 1,500 delegates from 21 countries, PNG Investment Week 2026 will also feature the PNG Regulators Forum, the PNG Investment Leaders’ Summit, the International Suppliers Forum, and sessions on climate, energy transition, and infrastructure.
