Seven anchor sponsors pledged their support for the upcoming 2nd Papua New Guinea Special Economic Zones Summit (2nd PNG SEZ Summit) that will be hosted at the Hilton Hotel in Port Moresby from August 31st – September 3rd, 2025. These foundation sponsors are Teachers Savings and Loan Society (TISA), Kumul Petroleum Holdings Limited, Kumul Minerals Holdings Limited, Paga Hill Estate, Air Niugini, Special Economic Zone Authority and the Department of National Planning and Monitoring. The 2nd PNG SEZ Summit will be hosted by the Government as part of the 50th Independence Celebrations, under the theme: “Reflecting on Our Past 50 Years and Charting our Next 50 Years”. This Summit will be preceded by the launch of the PNG SEZ Foundation Policy on Sunday, June 15, 2025. Minister for International Trade and Investment Richard Maru, highlighted that the main purpose of this Summit is to take a stock take of PNG’s journey in the last 50 years in terms of economic development to know where we are now. Minister Maru said that Speakers from various countries will also be invited to speak at the Summit including Indonesia, Malysia, Thailand, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, United Arab Emirates, the Philippines, Rwanda, and others to talk about their economic success and the key strategies they deployed like using SEZs as the main driver for massive economic growth. “The international speakers will also include representatives from some of the world-class SEZs like Java Integrated Industrial and Port Estate in Indonesia and international financiers like the International Finance Corporation and Japan Bank for International Cooperation, and local banks like the TISA Group. We will also speak on our six SEZs which will be licensed this year, including Sepik Plains SEZ, Madang Integrated SEZ, Finschhafen Integrated SEZ, Used Lead-Acid Battery recycling plant SEZ in Central Province, Sea Park SEZ, and the Central Province Industrial Park (apart from Paga Hill SEZ which is already licensed),” said Minister Maru. He said the summit will also market investment opportunities in sectors like fisheries, forestry, manufacturing, hydro and solar energy, mining and petroleum projects, and more to the investors from around the world who will be invited to attend the Summit. “The program for the Summit is now being finalized. Meanwhile, we are seeking sponsors to sponsor this very important Summit. We will only have one level of sponsorship and that is Gold Sponsorship at the cost of K200,000. Every sponsor will be given an opportunity to speak at the Summit, they will be recognized in all our promotional materials, they will be given priority to set up their booths to promote their goods and services, and five of their representatives will have unlimited access to the Summit as delegates,” said Minister Maru. Minister Maru thanked the foundation sponsors for coming on board to support the Summit as Gold Sponsors at the cost of K200,000 each. “We look forward to hosting a successful Summit with the backing of our sponsors, starting with our seven foundation sponsors,” said Minister Maru. The official website for the Summit was also launched on Monday 2nd June. Minister Maru called on those who wish to attend the Summit to register through the website https://pngsezsummit2025.com