Over a hundred international delegates from 14 different countries will be arriving in Port Moresby next week for the World Indigenous Business Forum (WIBF). The 150 international delegates are part of over 500 delegates that are expected to converge into Port Moresby next week to attend and participate in the WIBF that will be hosted from October 24th to the 26th. Minister for International Trade and Investment, Richard Maru said that this is really a great opportunity to market Papua New Guinea (PNG) to the world. “I also look forward to seeing our local businesses showcasing their products, building international networks, creating partnerships, and looking for markets among all the countries that will attend the forum,” said the minister. Minister Maru also called on all indigenous SMEs and large companies who have registered to prepare well and take full advantage of this one-off opportunity to market their products and services to the delegates from around the world who will be coming to attend this forum. “You must also canvas new business opportunities and forge partnerships to grow your businesses with new indigenous partners from around the world.” This three-day event will start with a grand opening ceremony hosted by National Capital District Commission (NCDC) and the Amazing Port Moresby Team at Sir Hubert Murray Stadium on Tuesday, October 24th. The forum will be officially opened on Wednesday, October 25th by the Prime Minister, and will end with an official closing ceremony which will be hosted by NCDC and the Amazing Port Moresby Team at Ela Beach on Thursday, October 26th. Meanwhile, Minister Maru also wants all citizens, especially those in Port Moresby, to welcome all the delegates and give them a very good impression of the capital city. “We must all work together to ensure that they go back with very good memories of their time in Papua New Guinea.”