3:00 – 8:00 PM Registration Desk open at hotel lobby
Program
MC: Lisa Apted
1 September 2022, Thursday
6:00 PM Welcome Reception and DIGICEL DINNER | Table top exhibition of goods and services
2 September 2022, Friday
7:30 AM Registration Desk open at Conference Centre | All day espresso and other beverages bar sponsored by VaiWai Natural Artesian Water
8:30 AM Welcome by FABC President, Warwick Pleass
8:40 AM Response by AFBC President, Allison Haworth West
SESSION 1: Vuvale, What Is It Really?
Moderator: Mark Halabe
8:50 AM Senator The Hon. Tim Ayres, Assistant Minister for Trade, Australia – video message
9:00 AM Yogesh Karan, Permanent Secretary, Prime Minister’s Office (Fiji Perspective) – video message
9:30 AM John Williams, Chargé d’affaires, Australian High Commission, Fiji (Australian Perspective)
10:00 AM Morning Refreshments
10:30 AM Clinton Pobke, Director, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia
11:00 AM Justin Smirk, Senior Economist, Westpac Group – on Teams live
11:30 AM Q & A Full Panel
SESSION 2: Fiji Economy and Business
Moderator: Glenis Yee
12:00 PM Ariff Ali, Governor, Reserve Bank of Fiji
12:20 PM Saud Minam, CEO, Fiji Development Bank
12:40 PM Q & A Full Panel
1:00 PM VALUE CITY LUNCH
2:00 PM Viliame Vodonaivalu, CEO, Fiji National Provident Fund
2:20 PM Shally Jannif, Regional CEO, Digicel Pacific
2:40 PM Q & A Full Panel
SESSION 3: Business Opportunities
Moderator: Vera Chute
3:00 PM Inoke Bainimarama, Communications Officer, Oceania National Olympic Committees | Presenting Atma Maharaj’s presentation who is a Brisbane Olympics Sports Consultant
3:20 PM Brian Thorburn, Fijian Drua
3:40 PM Sagufta Janif, Executive Director, Outsource Fiji
4:00 PM Q & A Full Panel
SESSION 4: Next Generation Green Investing
Moderator: Mike Towler
4:15 PM Katerina Syngellakis, Pacific Regional Director, Global Green Growth Institute
4:30 PM Pene Nonu Baleinabuli, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Forestry, Fiji
4:45 PM Karen Mapusua, Director, Land Resources Division, The Pacific Community
5:00 PM Q & A Full Panel
5:15 PM FABC AGM
6:30 PM Pre-dinner drinks
7:30 PM WESTPAC DINNER with Dinner Entertainment, Fred Flow
3 September 2022, Saturday
7:30 AM Registration Desk open at Conference Centre | Half-day espresso and other beverages bar sponsored by Comfort Home Furnishing
8:45AM Welcome to Day 2 with a recap of Day 1 by FABC President, Warwick Pleass
9:00 AM The Hon. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Attorney-General and Minister of Economy, Civil Service, Communications, Housing and Community Development, Fiji
9:30 AM Group Photo (Please wear your official bula shirt/blouse to the Forum)
9:40 AM Morning Refreshments
SESSION 5: Opportunities in Bilateral Trade
Moderator: Himen Chandra
10:00 AM Kylie Sterling, Director Trade and Investments, Ernst & Young
10:30 AM Gaurav Johri, Senior Trade and Investment Adviser, Austrade
11:00 AM Kamal Chetty, CEO, Investment Fiji
11:30 AM Nilesh Chand, Chief Protection Officer, Biosecurity Authority of Fiji
12:00 PM Panel Discussion Wrap-up
12:30 PM Wrap up of the Forum
12:40 PM Invitation from AFBC President Allison Haworth West to the AFBC Forum
1:00 PM FORUM CLOSE AND SWIRE SHIPPING LUNCH
Meet our Speakers
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Since joining the Bainimarama Government, Mr. Sayed-Khaiyum has initiated a comprehensive program to modernise Fiji’s laws in such areas as domestic violence, corporate governance and criminal code.
To give teeth to the Bainimarama Government’s campaign against corruption, the Attorney-General oversaw the formation of Fiji’s Independent Commission Against Corruption, the first of its kind in the country and in the region.
The Attorney-General led the preparations for Fiji’s return to parliamentary democracy by implementing a new system of electronic voter registration (EVR), formulating Fiji’s new political party and electoral laws.
He oversaw the work to finalise the 2013 Fijian Constitution that provides the legal foundation for a common and equal citizenry while protecting indigenous land ownership and rights. As Minister for Economy, he most recently led the formulation of the 2022-2023 National Budget which allocated more funding for scholarships, study loans, and education-related grants than any year in history –– funding a total of 9,200 scholarships and study loans in addition to 200 grants for micro qualifications.
Mr. Sayed-Khaiyum attended Marist Brothers High School He holds a Masters in Law from the University of Hong Kong, a Bachelor of Arts in political science and development studies from the Australian National University, and a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree from the University of New South Wales (Sydney), Australia. He is admitted to the Supreme Court of New South Wales and the High Courts of Australia and Fiji.
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A barrister and solicitor by profession and a practicing lawyer since 1999.
A true Fijian at heart, born and raised in the western region of Fiji, Hon. Koya is passionate and committed to the call of developing Fiji to a modern nation state, recognising the talents of our young people and encouraging the development of our multi-racial and multi-cultural communities.
With his drive and determination, he leads the above crucial ministries in delivering the agenda of the Fijian government.
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Before his election to the Australian Senate, Senator Ayres was a trade union leader who played a prominent role in Australia’s manufacturing, food and agriculture sectors.
In 2019, he was elected as a Senator for New South Wales representing the Australian Labor Party, and served as a leading member of the Australian Parliament’s Foreign Affairs, Defense and Trade, and Finance committees.
In 2022, Senator Ayres was appointed by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese as Assistant Minister for Trade and Assistant Minister for Manufacturing.
Tim is married, with two teenage children and lives in Sydney.
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As Governor, Mr Ali is the Chairperson of the Board of the Reserve Bank of Fiji, Monetary Policy Committee, Macroeconomic Committee, Capital Markets Development Taskforce, National Financial Inclusion Taskforce and Secured Transactions Taskforce. He is also a member of the Council of the Fiji Institute of Bankers and the National Anti-Money Laundering Council. Mr Ali is the Chairperson of the Government Tender Board, the Accident Compensation Commission Fiji and the Fiji Roads Authority.
Mr Ariff Ali obtained his Bachelor of Economics (Honours) degree from the International Islamic University, Malaysia and a Master of Business Administration from the University of the South Pacific, Fiji.
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Pene has worked for the Fijian Government for more than 32 years across the Administration and Economic Services sectors and has held strategic and leadership positions, including:
As a Private Secretary to the Prime Minister, 2002-2006
Principal Information Officer and then Director of Information, Ministry of Information, 2008-2010
Director of Corporate Services and then Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources, April 2010-June 2012
Official Secretary to the President Brigadier-General (Ret’d) Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, June 2012- November 2015 and to President Major-General (Ret’d) Jioji Konusi Konrote, November 2015- November 2018
Permanent Secretary for Forestry, November 2018-to date
Dual appointment as Permanent Secretary for Fisheries, May 2020-todate
Pene oversees the coordination of Fiji’s landscape restoration and tree-growing revolution - growing 30 Million Trees in 15 Years as part of Fiji’s efforts to manage its forests for economic and environmental sustainability, enhance biodiversity and ecosystem services, and heighten our global leadership role in addressing climate change through nature-based solutions. A record 15 million trees and mangroves have been planted since January 2019, and the forestry sector achieved its highest exports revenue in 2021 valued at F$118.5 Million. A major focus of the Ministry is to facilitate the equitable distribution of wealth from the forestry sector to benefit resource-owners, industries, and the national economy – a win-win, no zero sums outcome.
With the Fisheries Ministry, the aim is to harness greater synergy between the green and blue economies with emphasis on sustainability. This includes strengthening scientific research to inform the work of the Ministry and the sector in addition to complementing Fiji’s food security and economic recovery post-COVID-19. Major achievements during his term include providing economic incentives to the fishing industry for new energy-efficient environmentally friendly vessels, extending offshore fishing license tenure from 3 to 20 years, strengthening partnerships to help with monitoring and surveillance to reduce Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated fishing, while pursuing the protection of 30% of Fiji’s Exclusive Economic Zone through Marine Protected Areas. Pene is a Board Director for the Fiji Hardwood Corporation Limited, an appointment he took up in August 2020. From May 2021 to April 2022, he Chaired the 118th Forum Fisheries Officials Committee comprising Heads of Fisheries from the 17 member countries of the Forum Fisheries Agency. He is a recipient of Fiji’s 50th Anniversary of Independence Medal.
Pene has several qualifications from the University of the South Pacific including a Master of Business Administration degree. He holds a 4th Degree Black Belt in Karate and is a former national Karate representative, coach and manager of the Fiji Karate teams to several South Pacific Games, Oceania and Asia-Pacific Championships. He is also a former President of the Fiji Karate Federation which he helped establish in 1993, and a former Vice-President of the Oceania Karate Federation. He has travelled extensively to 47 countries and territories as a Civil Servant staffing for the Prime Minister and President, attending international meetings, seminars and study tours, and as a Karate representative in various capacities.
Email: pene.baleinabuli@govnet.gov.fj and pnbaleinabuli@gmail.com Mobile: (679) 9904263
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A highly accomplished professional with 30 years’ experience within the financial sector, I am a thoughtful leader and passionate knowledge sharer within the banking sector. I have grown with changes and technical advancements and am recognised for my ability to negotiate contracts and manage banking agreements with integrity and discretion. I have extensive experience working with stakeholders to exceed client needs, assessing commercial needs and acting as the conduit between operational practicalities and technical abilities. I enjoy working collaboratively, leading and mentoring staff to ensure team effectiveness.
CURRENT MEMBERSHIPS & AFFILIATIONS
Chairman YES (Young Entrepreneur Scheme) Govt of Fiji
Vice Chairman ADFIAP (Association of Development
Financing Institution Asia Pacific)
Deputy Chair Housing Authority and Public Rental Board
Employment Relations Advisory Board Member
Vice President Fiji Australia Business Council
Executive member, Ethics Committee Fiji Muslim League
Executive Member International Human Resource
Development Program Govt of Fiji
MSME Fiji National Export Strategy Member
Advisory committee member at Fiji National University,
School of Mechanical Engineering
Director Fiji Investment Corporation Limited
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An accredited CPA by profession, Shally has spent the better part of her career in the Telecommunications industry in Finance in roles as a Chief Financial Officer, Pacific Hub and Finance Controller in the Fiji business.
Recognized by Capacity Magazine in its March 2022 edition in its 20 Women to Watch segment, celebrating notable women across the wholesale telecoms & tech sector and recently Shally has been awarded “Asia’s Women Leader” by CMO Asia & World Women Leadership Congress.
Shally is passionate about staff empowerment, customer centricity and is deeply committed to helping communities thrive. When not marshaling the team at work, Shally enjoys traveling with her son.
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He is the Chief Executive Officer of Investment Fiji, the country's only investment and export promotion agency dedicated to promoting Fiji's potential sectors and trade opportunities to the rest of the world, thus becoming a driving force in our country's economic prosperity.
He played an integral role in the strategic shift of the organization's focus and became a key figure in promoting this change, making sure that the process was streamlined after the transition.
Mr. Chetty who specializes in Accounting, Finance, Statistics, Diplomacy and International Trade joined Investment Fiji in 2008 as an Investment Officer, paving his way to leading the organization as the CEO in May 2022.
The CEO is also part of numerous boards and councils which contribute towards the decision-making process at a national level. Being a part of these organizations provides him with much better access to our business community's needs and desires in putting Investment Fiji as an ideal investment and trade destination.
Chetty’s professional as well as personal ambition is to further promote Fiji, as a potential investment location in markets in which it has a competitive advantage and, by doing so, contribute to the nation’s economic and social development.
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She has experience in NGO capacity building and management, has worked in rural development in the Pacific Region for close to 20 years with a focus on organic agriculture as a path to social and economic development. She was the first coordinator of Pacific Organic & Ethical Trade Community (POETCom) where she served for 5 years. During this time she was extensively involved in implementing the Pacific Organic Standard and Guarantee Scheme, building tools to support organic policy development and establishing alternative forms of certification that empower farmers.
Karen has previously served on the Board of Directors of Fairtrade Australia New Zealand. She is a national of Samoa and Australia.
Education
Bachelor of Arts (History/Politics & Education), Diploma of Education (Librarianship & History)
Macquarie University
Sydney, AUSTRALIA
Graduate Diploma in Not for Profit Management
UNITEC
Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
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Chairman of Board of Directors
• Housing Authority of Fiji
• Denarau Corporation Ltd (DCL)
• Public Rental Board Director
• Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Ltd (ATH)
• Airports Fiji Ltd (AFL)
• HFC Bank (HFC)
• Fiji Hotel & Tourism Association (FHTA)
• Farleigh Ltd
• Barton Ltd (Sheraton)
• Dubbo Ltd (Westin)
• Rylestone Ltd (Denarau Golf Course)
• Vodafone Fiji Ltd (VFL)
Key Skills:
• Transformational Leadership
• Coaching, training and staff development.
• Persuasive Communication
• Analytical & Forward Thinker
• Results Orientation, Decisiveness & Flexibility
• Financial Analysis & Investment Appraisal
• Project Management
• Auditing - Financial, Project & Compliance
• Crisis Management
• Change Management & Restructuring
• Economic Efficiency & Effectiveness Auditing
• Managing Calculated Risks
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Kylie has been Trade Commissioner, Pacific and Timor Leste, and also a senior government representative in Australia’s first ever renewable resource foreign direct investment partnership creating a 1.7MW capacity solar plant. She has created opportunities worth more than $10billion in investment deals, orchestrated over 30 major multi-national and multi-sector outcomes and influencing policy to be useful between government and business, such as infrastructure, water, tourism, trade and resource sectors - to name but a few.
Well-regarded as an opportunity maker, influencer who can make powerful introductions, and policy translator between government and the private sector, much of Kylie’s work leaves a meaningful impact on the world, navigated using a strong compass of ingenuity, determination, authenticity and excellence.
A proud Norfolk Islander with strong links across the Pacific, Kylie is an explorer of opportunities, a business owner and entrepreneur, a mother of two and competitive sports woman. Kylie’s leadership and business style is dynamically pragmatic, with a flair for creative solutions to encourage growth.
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Outsourcing Industry and is currently the Pacific Regional Representative for the commonwealth youth council. In 2020, she was recognized as the Commonwealth Young Person of the year for the Pacific Region for her excellence in development work. She has also been recognized as one of the been recognized as one of the top 75 young leaders in the world working towards the Sustainable Development Goals by Unite 2030.
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A senior Economist with a broad focus on labour markets, prices, commodities & foreign exchange. If you focus too much on the now you will forget there are historical longer run forces also guiding outcomes.
Justin has 23 years’ experience in Financial Markets. He joined Westpac in 1999 following his early training at the Reserve Bank of Australia. He has spent time in Westpac’s London office and has had a secondment as Chief Economist at St George Bank. Justin’s areas of interest are the international economy, commodity markets and the resources sector. He also analyses the Australia labour market and prices.
Justin also provides the analysis for Papua New Guinea’s annual business confidence survey, the PNG 100 CEO Survey, produced by Business Advantage International in partnership with Westpac.
Justin has 17 years’ experience in Financial Markets. He joined Westpac in 1999 following his early training at the Reserve Bank of Australia. He has spent time in Westpac’s London office and has had a secondment as Chief Economist at St George Bank. Justin’s areas of interest are the international economy, commodity markets and the resources sector. He also analyses the Australia labour market and prices.
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Profile
Atma Maharaj is the Programme Lead for Oceania National Olympic Committees’ (ONOC’s) Brisbane 2032 “Creating A Home Games Advantage” initiative. With strong entrepreneurial acumen, Atma is a business, ICT and sports professional with over 30 years of Fiji, Pacific and Australian experience across public, private and third sectors.
Corporate Leadership
A Chartered Accountant by qualification, Atma has held successful Senior Executive positions, including CEO of Fiji Investment Corporation Limited (FICL), General Manager of Toyota Tsusho (South Seas) Company and CEO of a Darwin-based Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) organisation.
ICT Industry
Atma has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the ICT Industry having led the implementation of enterprise-wide systems in four of the largest commercial organisations across Fiji and the Pacific.
Atma played a pivotal role in the creation and growth of the ICT Industry in Fiji for over 25 years. Atma has been Fiji’s foremost thought leader for the industry, presenting substantive papers on the vision to transform Fiji into a significant BPO and Shared Services destination and create investment opportunities in the industry.
Sports Leadership
Atma has had a very influential role in Sports in Fiji, the Pacific and the International Arena, having served as the Secretary-General and Senior Vice-President of Fiji National Olympic Committee, Chef De Mission for Team Fiji, President of Weightlifting Fiji, Secretary-General for Athletics Fiji and Board Member of Oceania Athletics Association and the World Athletics Regional Development Centre.
Atma has managed and coached athletes to 9 Olympic, 4 Commonwealth and 8 Pacific Games and several World Championships. With strengths in strategic partnerships and maximising opportunities, Atma has been responsible for attracting and organising several best-in-class major Regional and International sports events.
Board Appointments and Community Leadership
Atma has served as a Board Member of private and public organisations, including Investment Fiji, Fiji Hardwood Corporation, Toyota Tsusho South Seas Limited, Fiji Investment Corporation’s Associate Companies, Advisory Board for the ATH Technology Park and was a founding Board Member of Leadership Fiji and Australian-based Sport Matters.
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He was a freelance consultant from 2013 to 2015 offering (a) Professional Master of Ceremony services (b) Professional Conference Forum Moderator services (c) Television Presenter and Host, Documentary Producer & Line Trainer (d) Communications & Brand Strategy including Public Relations, Advocacy Campaigns, Marketing, and Media Training and (e) Event Management – from Concept to Delivery.
Before branching out as consultant Inoke was Head of Marketing for both ANZ Fiji and ANZ Pacific.
Before joining ANZ, Inoke worked in the United Nations system for 7 years as a Communications Associate; and was also Public Relations Officer for the 2003 South Pacific Games in Fiji. As of recent, Inoke worked on communication projects for the Fiji Rugby Union (FRU) (since 2012) conducting training and media coaching for national teams’ pre- tour. He assisted FRU’s Media Marketing team on a part-time basis, with marketing operations and activations and the Commercial and Media Management component of the Flying Fijians Team to the Rugby World Cup in England 2015 and as a contractor to Rugby World Cup in Japan in 2019. Inoke was also the Event Delivery Manager for the SANZAR Super Rugby Matches hosted in Fiji from 2016 to 2019. Trained at the Christchurch School of Broadcasting in New Zealand in Journalism and Television Production, Inoke spent 15 years at Fiji Television as a Producer/Director as well as a Programme Presenter and News Anchor.
Inoke is also involved in the community, including the CWM Hospital Board of Visitors, The Friends of Fiji Heart Foundation, the Methodist Church of Fiji’s Communications Committee. He is also a Board Member of the Fiji Cancer Society and was recently appointed to the Board of the Fiji National Sports Commission.
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From May 2017 until August 2021, Brian was the General Manager Commercial for the Fiji Rugby Union responsible for all commercial elements of Fiji Rugby’s operations and national teams, including Sponsorship, Broadcasting, Licensing, Event management & delivery. Upon appointment in coming months of a permanent CEO of the Drua, Brian will return to the FRU as GM Commercial.
Brian has been involved in Sport since 1996, when he was appointed to the role of GM Commercial Operations at the Australian Rugby Union. Serving in that role for 11 years, Brian oversaw the commercial operations of rugby in Australia during a golden period for the code. Amongst many highlights during his tenure, he drove the 2001 British & Irish Lions tour of 2001, and was instrumental in the successful delivery of the Rugby World Cup in Australia in 2003. He was responsible for the delivery of over 75 domestic test matches across all major Australian venues, including achievement of a world record crowd at ANZ Stadium of 109,000 in 2000.
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Nilesh is the current South West Pacific representation for the Implementation and Capacity Development Committee (IC) for FAO International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC) and also an Executive Committee member for Fiji Institute of
Agriculture Sciences (FIAS).
Delegate Information
REGISTRATION
On Thursday, 1 September, our registration team will be at the Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa HOTEL LOBBY from 3:00 – 8:00 PM to register you to the Forum, and from 7:30 – 8:30 AM on Friday and Saturday.
You will receive a participant pack containing your ID to be worn at all times, your Bula shirt or blouse for you to wear on Saturday, and some little gifts from our generous sponsors.
For those of you who will be staying at Yadua Bay Fiji Resort, we have organised with them a transportation schedule for your convenience, please see the full schedule below. On Thursday, there is transportation from Yadua to Intercontinental at 4:30 PM, so you can register before you attend the Welcome Reception pre-dinner drinks and Digicel dinner.
ACCOMMODATION
For delegates staying at the Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa
Please note that the resort’s standard check-in time is at 2 PM and they will make every effort to accommodate arrivals prior to 2 PM, depending on their occupancy on the date of your arrival.
There is a resort requirement of pre-authorisation (per room) so a cash deposit of FJD100 is needed upon check-in. This is required to guarantee all incidentals consumption. At the end of your stay, this deposit can be refunded back to you or you can use it towards their bill.
ACCOMMODATION AND TRANSPORTATION
For delegates staying at the Yadua Bay Resort
Please note that the resort’s standard check-in time is at 2 PM and they will make every effort to accommodate arrivals prior to 2 PM (some rooms are usually ready by 12 PM), depending on their occupancy on the date of your arrival.
There is a resort requirement of pre-authorisation (per room) so a cash deposit of FJD50 is needed upon check-in as a security deposit. At the end of your stay, this deposit can be refunded back to you or you can use it towards their bill.
Transportation Schedule for Forum Delegates:
Thursday, 1 September
4:30 PM – Yadua to Intercontinental
9:00 PM – Intercontinental to Yadua
Friday, 2 September
7:30 AM – Yadua to Intercontinental
5:00 PM – Intercontinental to Yadua
6:30 PM – Yadua to Intercontinental
9:30 PM – Intercontinental to Yadua
Saturday, 3 September
7:30 AM – Yadua to Intercontinental
3:00 PM – Intercontinental to Yadua
Please advise reception and put your name down for the transportation daily.
WIFI
A wifi password will be provided to you so you can connect in your room and around the resort. The conference venue will also have its own wifi password for easy internet access during the sessions.
BULA SHIRT OR BLOUSE
Please wear your Bula Shirt or Blouse included in your participant packs on Saturday, 3 September, as that is when our photographer will take the official forum photo.
DRESS CODE
Thursday, 1 September – Welcome Reception and DIGICEL DINNER: Business* or Bula
Friday, 2 September – Pre-dinner drinks and WESTPAC DINNER: Smart casual or Bula
*Note: Business dress code in Fiji does not require a tie.
QUESTIONS
There will be a full panel Q & A after all the speakers have presented in each session, and delegates can send questions via WhatsApp or Viber before or during the session. Our MC, Ms. Lisa Apted, will moderate, and rest assured that you will remain anonymous when questions are asked.
You can send your questions via WhatsApp or Viber to RONNA – Maria Ronna Luna Pastorizo-Sekiguchi | Mobile: +679 7888400
GOLF
For the delegates who opted to play golf and join The Urwin Gavidi Trophy on Saturday afternoon, we will call you to have a quick chat during the pre-dinner drinks on Thursday to discuss the particulars.
Presentations
Session 1: Vuvale, What Is It Really?
Clinton Pobke, Director, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Australia – Download presentation
Justin Smirk, Senior Economist, Westpac Group
Session 2: Fiji Economy and Business
Ariff Ali, Governor, Reserve Bank of Fiji – Download presentation
Saud Minam, CEO, Fiji Development Bank
Viliame Vodonaivalu, CEO, Fiji National Provident Fund
Session 3: Business Opportunities
Brian Thorburn, Fijian Drua
Sagufta Janif, Executive Director, Outsource Fiji – Download presentation
Atma Maharaj, Brisbane Olympics Sports Consultant | Presented by Inoke Bainimarama, Communications Officer, Oceania National Olympic Committees – Download presentation
Session 4: Next Generation Green Investing
Katerina Syngellakis, Pacific Regional Director, Global Green Growth Institute
Pene Nonu Baleinabuli, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Forestry, Fiji
Karen Mapusua, Director, Land Resources Division, The Pacific Community
KEYNOTE:
The Hon. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, Attorney-General and Minister of Economy, Civil Service, Communications, Housing and Community Development, Fiji
Session 5: Opportunities in Bilateral Trade
Kylie Sterling, Director Trade and Investments, Ernst & Young – Download presentation
Gaurav Johri, Senior Trade and Investment Adviser, Austrade
Kamal Chetty, CEO, Investment Fiji – Download presentation
Nilesh Chand, Chief Protection Officer, Biosecurity Authority of Fiji – Download presentation
Photos
If you would like to find and use any of the photos taken by our official photographers from Infinity Images – Fiji, you are most welcome to do so! We simply ask that you credit FABC when you do, and please tag us in the photos as well as connect with us on social media if you have not already. You can find access to the photos below.
Photo Gallery: https://infinityimagesfiji.pixieset.com/fijiaustraliabusinesscouncil2022/
Password: fabc2022
Our social media handle on Facebook, Linkedin, and Twitter is @FABCouncil.
Official hashtags for the Forum are:
#2022FABF #Vuvale #Partnership #TheNewParadigm
Have a question or need some help?
Contact our Team
Enquiries about the event can be directed to our event managers at The Greenhouse Studio:
Mereani Kuinikoro
Email: mereani@greenhousefiji.com
Mobile: +679 7888410
Maria Ronna Luna Pastorizo-Sekiguchi
Email: ronna@greenhousefiji.com
Mobile: +679 7888400
Other general enquiries can be directed to our Secretariat, Akeneta:
fj-fmfabcsecretariat@kpmg.com.au or on +679 330 1155