Speakers
Visionaries, scientists, and changemakers shaping the future of our oceans.
Join the biggest regional gathering of ocean leaders, investors, and decision-makers at MOS26.
The Summit will bring together an exceptional assembly of decision-makers and influencers from across Melanesia and the broader Pacific region.
Heads of State & Government Leaders
Heads of Government and senior officials from Melanesian and Pacific nations.
Ministers for Environment & Fisheries
Cabinet ministers responsible for ocean, environment, fisheries, and climate policy.
NGOs & International Development Partners
Leading conservation NGOs, UN agencies, development banks, and global ocean partnerships.
Keynote Address — Prime Minister
Dedicated top slot for the Prime Minister.
Hon. James Marape
Prime Minister
Government of Papua New Guinea · Papua New Guinea
Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea and champion of the Blue Pacific narrative, committed to ocean stewardship and sustainable development.
Read full profile →Heads of Government
Other Prime Ministers.
Lord Fatafehi Fakafanua
Prime Minister
Dr. Hilda Heine
President
Government · Republic of Marshall Islands
Hon. Jeremiah Manele
Prime Minister
Government · Solomon Islands
Hon. Jotham Napat
Prime Minister
Government · Republic of Vanuatu
Hon. Alcide Ponga
President
Government · New Caledonia
Hon. Ratu Sitiveni Rabuka
Prime Minister
Government · Republic of the Fiji Islands
Feleti Penitala Teo
Prime Minister
H.E. Surangel Whipps. Jr
President
Government · Republic of Palau
Government Ministers
National and International Ministers.
Hon. Mona Ainuu
Minister for Natural Resources
Hon. Aitia Bainivalu
Minister for Fisheries and Forests
Hon. Wayne Ghemu
Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster
Government · Papua New Guinea
Hon. Simo Kilepa
Minister for Conservation, Environment and Climate Change
Government · Papua New Guinea
Hon. Trevor Manemahaga
Minister for Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management & Meteorology
Hon. Jack Kalmet Norris
Minister for Ocean and Fisheries
Hon. Powes Pakop
Governor
NCDC · Papua New Guinea
Hon. Lynda Tabuya
Minister for Information, Environment & Climate Change
Hon. Bradley Tovosiva
Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources
Hon. Steven Victor
Special Envoy · Republic of Palau
Hon. Jelta Wong
Minister for Fisheries and Marine Resources
Distinguished Guest Speakers
High-level invited speakers, diplomats, special guests, regional leaders.
Mr. Jeremie Katidjo-Monnier
Minister for Environment and Climate Change
Mr. Ilan Kiloe
Acting Director General
Melanesian Spearhead Group Secretariat
Dr. Eric Kwa
Secretary
Department of Justice and Attorney General
Dr. Filimoni Manoni
Office of the Pacific Ocean Commissioner
Mr. Sefanaia Nawadra
Director General
SPREP
Mr. Noan Parkop
Director General
Forum Fisheries Agency
His Eminence Sir John Cardinal Ribat
Archbishop of PNG and Solomon Islands
Dame Meg Taylor
Siosiua Utoikamanu
Pro-Chancellor
University of South Pacific
Industry Leaders & Experts
Private sector leaders, CEOs, technical experts.
Mr. Sammy Airahui
National Programmes Coordinator
Ministry of Environement, Climte Change, Disaster Management and Meterology
Dr. Transform Aqorau
Vice Chancellor
Solomon Islands University
Dr. Leotine Baje
Fisheries Adviser
SPC
Mr. Nico Barito
Special Envoy of the President Seychelles for ASEAN
Nico Barito
Special Envoy of President Seychelles for ASEAN
ASEAN
Mr. Alex M. Berenberg
Charge d'Affaires, a.i
US Embassy PNG
Ms. Mae Brutton-Adams
Executive Director
Micronesia Conservation Trust
Mr. Kori Chan
Managing Director
Total Waste Management Company
Dr. Sangaalofa Clark
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
Mr. Andrew Coriakula
Oceans Officer
Ministry of Environment and Climate Change
Mr. Andy Corrington
Deputy Chief of Mission
Embassy of United States in Papua New Guinea
Dr. Frank Griffin
Executive Director
Regional Secretariat of the Coral Triangle Initiative
Mr. Peter Hammarstedt
Sea Sheppard Global
Mr. Joseph Haraturau
Director
Environment & Conservation Division
Mr. Justin Ilakini
Managing Director
National Fisheries Authority
Mr. Tony Kabasi
SPC
Ms. Kumaras Kay Kalim
Director - Sustainable Environmet Program
Conservation Environment Protection Authority
Mr. Taholo Kami
Mr. David Karis
Executive Manager Monitoring Control Surveillance
National Fisheries Authority
Mr. Dean Launde
Senior Conservation Area Officer
Department of Environment Protection and Conservation
Ms. Mirriam Lidimani
Legal Officer
Forum Fisheries Agency
Lucas Manduru
Chief of State Protocol
Department of Foreign Affairs
Lucas Manduru
Chief of State Protocol
Department of Foreign Affairs
Mr. Matthew Mcgregor
Compliance Manager
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission
Mr. David Meyers
Executive Director of Conservation Finance Alliance
Dr. Kulala Mulung
Acting CEO
PNG Science & Technology Secritariat
Mr. Hubert Namani
Legal Adviser
PNG Biodiversity Climate Fund
Mr. John Navara
Director
NCDC Waste Management Division
Mr. Jean-Pierre Nirua
Vice Chancellor
National University of Vanuatu
Mr. Dave Peebles
Director
Pacific Security Colleges
Mr. Nicolas Pion
National Maritime Safety Authority
Paul Robert Ravun
President / Paramount Chief
Office of the Malvatumauri
Dr. Justin Rose
Adjunct Professor of Law
University of South pacific
Mr. Joshua Sam
Assistant Resident Representative
Environment and Climate Change, United Nations Development Programme
Dr. Osbourne Sanida
Director
National Research Institute
Professor Simon Saulei
Executive Dean of the School of Natural and Physical Sciences
University of Papua New Guinea
Mr. Joby Siba
Acting Principal
Monitoring of Compliance and Surveillance Division
Dr. Katy Soapi
Coordinator
Centre for Pacific Ocean Science, SPC
Ms. Debra Sungi
Acting Managing Director
Climate Change and Development Authority
Dr. Josie Tamate
Chair
Western and Central Pacific Fisheries Commission
Mr. Toney Tevi
Acting Director
Department of Oceans and Maritime Affairs
Ms. Nicola Thomson
Senior Program Manager
Blue Pacific-Bezos Earth Fund
Ms. Yvonne Tio
Executive Manager Marine Division
Conservation and Environment Protection Authority
Mr. Dadi Toka Jr
Mr. Jude Tukuliya
Managing Director
Conservation and Environment Protection Authority
Dr. Manu Roosen Tupou
Head of School
Fisheries Ministerial Chair's Lead on the Ocean Literacy Initiative; and Head of School of Ecology and Resilience Development, Pasifika Communities University
Mr. Paul Unas
Managing Director
National Maritime Safety Authority
Mr. Malakai Vakautawale
SPC
Mrs. Agnetha Vave-Karamui
Deputy Secretary Technical
Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, Disaster Management and Meteorology
Dr. Paula Vivili
Director General
SPC
Mr. Andrea Volentras
POLP Project Manager
SPREP
Mr. Ted Waitt
Owner & Founder
Waitt Foundation