To kick off Business Council PNG’s 2026 Praivat Gavamani Konekt (PGK) series, the Department of Prime Minister and National Executive Council, in collaboration with the Business Council PNG, is pleased to host the 2026 Outlook under the theme Harmonized Economy – Aligning Partnerships, Investments, and National Priorities for Shared Prosperity. PGK 1 will be convened following the 16th Prime Minister’s Back to Business Breakfast. The Prime Minister’s participation in the Breakfast reaffirms Government’s commitment to working closely with the private sector to advance shared national priorities.

Speakers and panelists will provide insights on PNG’s economic priorities and strategic imperatives for 2026. Discussions will focus on Investment Outlook 2026 which will examine key sectors and opportunities to drive sustainable economic growth; Partnerships Outlook 2026, which will explore strategic collaborations across public, private, and development sectors; and the 2026 Action Items, which will translate discussions into clear, actionable priorities, further elaborated by the Executive Director of the Business Council PNG.
The engagement will bring together senior government officials, business executives, investors, development partners, and thought leaders to foster alignment, collaboration, and action.

The aim is clear: by harmonizing investments, partnerships, and national priorities, PGK 1 will drive sustainable growth, strengthen economic resilience, and deliver shared prosperity for Papua New Guinea.