The National Capital District Commission (NCDC) will host a first of its NCD Youth Summit and Expo, led by visionary Governor Powes Parkop. A first of its kind for youths in the Capital as they gear up for the inaugural NCD Youth Summit and Expo, led by the visionary Governor Powas Parkop with the theme: "Empowering youths for better and progressive NCD". The NCD Youth Summit and Expo, theme: "Empowering youths for better and progressive NCD", will take place from the 10th to the 14th of August, in Port Moresby city. The Exo and Music Festival will kick off first at the Sir Hubert Murray Stadium from the 10th-11th of August and the Summit to follow suit at the APEC Haus from the 12th-14th August. Governor Parkop said the mission is to showcase pathways to success in education, sports, youth empowerment, life skills, health and the arts, and encouraging social, moral and spiritual growth while fostering innovation and leadership, addressing pressing issues and creating opportunities for their development. "We aim to direct the incredible energy of our youths toward positive activities, addressing pressing issues and creating opportunities for their development," said Governor Parkop. The event will feature the prime minister as the guest of honor, VIPs such as the Minister of Youth and the UN Resident Coordinator. It will also include the US Ambassador, Australian High Commissioner, and various other national and international dignitaries. Collaborators include prominent organizations like the UN, UN WOMEN, UNFPA UNICEF, National Youth Development Authority (NYDA), US Embassy, DFAT, NCDC TIPNG, PNG Scouts Association and the National Government. "Over the course of five days, we will bring together 200 youths from NCD electorates, 50 national and international speakers, 10 political leaders. We have so far registered 40 booths, 20 SME stalls, 100 volunteers and working team, and 30 service providers." Governor Parkop said the Youth Sumit's theme aligns with the international theme, "From Clicks to Progress Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development. This dual focus highlights the transformative power of digital technology in creating sustainable development opportunities and underscores the importance of collaboration and mutual support across generations. This summit aims to connect various agencies, provide information on opportunities for youth progress, and foster networking and collaboration. It offers a platform for youths to meet peers and stakeholders, exchange ideas, and build lasting connections. It's a space for showcasing talents and aspirations, where young people can share their skills, dreams, and plans for the future. "We are committed to skill-building and leadership, offering workshops, training, and educational sessions to empower our youth. Our goal is to inspire change, encouraging youths to become agents of positive transformation in their communities and beyond, aligning our efforts with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and Papua New Guinea's Medium Term Development Plan IV (MTDP-IV) goals."