The PNG Chamber of Resources and Energy (PNG CORE) President Anthony Smaré has formally acknowledged Prime Minister James Marape's acceptance of the invitation to officially open PNG Resources Week 2026 on 13 July at APEC Haus.
PNG Resources Week 2026 will be held from 13 to 16 July at APEC Haus in Port Moresby.
Hosted by PNG CORE, the premier annual event brings together government officials, industry leaders, and host communities to discuss national content, project pipelines, and sustainable development. The accompanying PNG Resources Golden Exhibition will continue until Saturday, 18 July.
Themed "PNG Resources Beyond 50," the event reflects the partnership between the Government and the nation's energy, mining, and resource sectors as Papua New Guinea looks towards the next 50 years of development.
"I sincerely commend PNG CORE for its strong leadership in fostering strategic dialogue within our resources and energy sectors, which continue to serve as critical pillars of our national economic development," Prime Minister James Marape said.
"I look forward to delivering the opening address to mark the commencement of this important event."
Smaré said Marape's participation in key platforms such as the Community Affairs and National Content Conference and Exhibition (CANCONEX) and the PNG Resources Summit demonstrates the Government's commitment to inclusive development, landowner empowerment, and sustainable industry growth.
PNG Resources Week will begin with CANCONEX, which runs from 13 to 15 July. The conference will feature discussions on national content and success stories, community investment projects, and renewable energy, climate, and the energy transition.
The PNG Resources Summit, to be held on 16 July, will focus on Papua New Guinea's economic outlook and updates on new resource projects. It will be followed by the PNG Resources Summit Gala Dinner, which will feature the Legacy and Industry Recognition Awards.
The PNG Resources Golden Exhibition will run from 16 to 18 July at APEC Haus and will showcase career opportunities for the next generation. The exhibition will be open to the public from 17 July.
PNG Resources Week serves as a strategic domestic platform for stakeholders from across the country to discuss developments in the resources sector, its economic contribution, and community development initiatives.
