PNG Digital ICT Cluster

21/06/2026

2026
Q2 Highlights


Cluster welcomes the Port Moresby Business College (https://www.educationpng.gov.pg/Institutions/pombiz/) as an official member, collaborator and hub network in the Digital ICT Industry space. The Port Moresby Business College was established as a Secretarial College in the 70s up till its transition in the 80s.

We were honored to join the campus visit in Q2 and received great hospitality by the students and academics and discussed their participation in the industry.

Gratitude to the College Principal - Carmela M, the Department of ICT HOD, Derek B - computer scientist & his staff, other fellow Departments and the students' engagement to learn together and collaborate.

We look forward to the dialogue ahead on Digital ICTs and industry participation.

05/06/2026

2026


Cluster's recognition for its work. If we are collaborating, the world is our oyster!

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12/04/2026

March 2026 meetings


Presenting at the Conservation and Environment Protection Authority (CEPA) (https://cepa.gov.pg/home) - PNG National Protected Area Network workshop.

Cluster had an opportunity to present at the Conservation and Environment Protection (CEPA) program on PNG's National Protected Area networks on the topic of "Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Data Valuation in Protected Area Networks (PAN)". Gratitude to Luania Poruan and team for the invitation.

📌Shared on the use of AI and Data in the Conservation, Environment Protection and Biodiversity space.

📌Appreciated also the rich presentations by our local conservationists from our four regions, our Rangers network and the young PNG researchers from Auckland University of Technology on data collection (lukimgather.org) and geospatial technology in supporting and protecting what is unique and valuable to our people and places.

📌We shared the importance of use of Machine Learning and National data repositories to build Large Language Models (LLMs) fitting for PNG's context and our unique global positioning in the era of Machine learning.

12/04/2026

2026 Q1 Highlights


Sharing our listing with Global Leadership forums and community

Honored to have ICT cluster referenced and listed on the prestigious global World Economic Forum (WEF) NGO website representing Papua New Guinea 🇵🇬. https://www.weforum.org/organizations/png-ict-cluster/

About WEF
'The World Economic Forum (WEF) is an international non-governmental organization based in Cologny, Switzerland, best known for its annual meeting in Davos. Founded in 1971 by Klaus Schwab, it serves as a platform for public-private cooperation, bringing together global leaders from business, politics, and academia to shape global agendas

WEF most recent annual meeting took place in early January 2026, focusing on rebuilding trust in a fragmented world.

✅Key Participants: Approximately 3,000 leaders from over 130 countries, including 64 heads of state and 830 CEOs. Notable attendees included Dario Amodei (Anthropic), Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind), and Elon Musk.

✅Primary Topics: Discussions centered on the responsible deployment of AI, geopolitical stability, global growth projections, and building prosperity within planetary boundaries.'

https://www.weforum.org/videos/who-is-the-world-economic-forum/

The PNG ICT Cluster's goal is to stimulate a business environment where technology provides important productivity and economic benefit for PNG.

10/04/2026

March 2026 meetings


As an identified key stakeholder, cluster met with Asian Development Bank's Digital Sector Office through an invitation to discuss Digital Skills for Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).

Led by ADB Digital Technology Specialist and team of experts online including our Pacific leadership Ann Vula Gill (Anju M), Cluster had an opportunity to share our current market footprint since inception, highlighting our role in fostering a thriving innovation ecosystem through the use of Digital ICTs.

The valued discussions focused on how PNG's local ICT sector can participate and be bolstered through:
📍 Scalable digital frameworks
📍 Public-private partnerships (PPPs) that drive domestic tech adoption.
📍 Bridging the gap between policy requirements and technical ex*****on.
📍 Ensuring that the digital transition is inclusive, secure, and powered by local expertise with global collaboration through improved Digital skills.

PNG is going through its Digital Transformation and its efforts and success is contingent upon a workforce capable of maintaining and innovating within these systems.

The meeting interviewed various stakeholders in PNG as part of the country's efforts for the deployment of DPIs and the new Digital ID for the country by Government through Department of ICT.

31/03/2026

2025 Cluster AGM - Thu 26 March 2026

The Cluster successfully convened its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM)—marking its third official assembly—on Thursday, 26 March 2026, at the NRI Conference Room in Port Moresby.

During the proceedings, the Committee tabled several key items for member review and approval, including the 2024–2025 President’s Report and the Audited Financial Accounts for the years ending 2024 and 2025. The agenda further concluded with the election of office bearers, the appointment of extraordinary members, and the selection of the annual auditor for the 2026 Financial Year.

We are pleased to announce the newly appointed and re-elected members of the 2026 Committee.

1. Winifred Kula - President (re-elect)
2. Paul Muingnepe - Co VP Domestic (re-elect)
3. Priscilla Kevin - Co VP International (re-elect)
4. Leonard Wanusim - Secretary (re-elect)
5. Christopher Sean Vagalia - Honorary Treasurer (re-elect)
6. Sir Robin Gerard Fleming - Economic Industry Advisor (re-elect)
7. Russell Deka Harada - UPNG CEIT - Government rep (elect)
8. Vontis P***a - Niupay - Business rep (re-elect)
9. Bill Tomon - ICTS Manager PNG University of Technology - Academia rep (elect)

Congratulations to you all!

The AGM also served as a platform to celebrate the distinguished achievements of three of our serving members - Mr. Russell Deka Harada, Ms. Winifred Kula, and Ms. Priscilla Kevin, who were named recipients of the 50th Anniversary King’s Medal Awards 2025.

This prestigious honor recognizes their exemplary contributions and dedicated service across the Business, Community, and ICT sectors.

We expressed gratitude to our members, networks and partners for your continued support in driving the vision and mission of the Cluster.

27/02/2026

2026 beyond


All about timing!

In Feb 2018 during APEC Forum, cluster attended the International Tech Transfer program where PNG ST Secretariat presented on the domestic model for PNG.

'Thank you Dr Jeffrey N, Prof. Lohi M and the DHERST PNG Science and Technology Secretariat team for initiating the project for the "Development of a Domestic Innovation Systems and Network" for Papua New Guinea." It is due time! '

9 years on and almost a decade, we building out more of the ecosystem's components to thrive.

International Tech Transfer (ITT)

26/02/2026

26 February 2026

Remembering the Founding Father of our nation Hon. Michael T Somare today and all who went before us to create our paths.

In PNG, let us count and know our role models and heroes by name and let their stories shine brighter as great examples to follow in leading our great nation forward.

A great reminder to pursue what you believe for your nation and people!

Decades on.
Picture Source Credit: Paga Hill
https://www.pagahill.com/2021/03/11/vale-grand-chief-sir-michael-somare/

09/02/2026

2026 BEGINS!


We are proud to announce a significant milestone in the growth of Papua New Guinea’s technology ecosystem. On Thursday, February 5th, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was officially signed between The University Of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) Center of Excellence in IT (CEIT) and the PNG Digital ICT Cluster, marking the formal establishment of the nation’s 4th Innovation Hub.

🎯A Growing Network of Innovation
This latest expansion builds upon a strategic foundation of regional and academic hubs designed to foster digital entrepreneurship across the country:

1st & 2nd Hubs (2025): The Digital MSME Business Hubs, located in Moresby South and Motu Koita, established in partnership with NICTA UAS to support local micro-enterprises.

3rd Hub (2022): The first academic-integrated hub, launched at the PNG University of Technology (Unitech) in Lae, Morobe Province. Cluster is supporting the CEFI Fintech Hub with Unitech and NICTA UAS designed to nurture the growth of Fintech startups, providing them with the specialized resources and regulatory environment needed to flourish.

4th Hub (2026): Our newest addition at UPNG, further bridging the gap between higher education and industry-ready innovation.

🏆National Impact and Strategic Alignment
This initiative is a core component of the National CORE ICT Incubation Program. Operating under a five-year MoU with the PNG Department of Information and Communications Technology, the program is closely aligned with the Kumul Consolidated Holdings (KCH) and the Kumul Technology Development SOE model which is being developed.

By integrating these hubs into the national framework, we are ensuring that the next generation of PNG innovators has the institutional support required to compete on a global scale.

⏰ Looking Ahead: Our Strategic Pillars
As the Cluster looks beyond 2026, our mission remains focused on driving the digital economy through four key strategic pillars:

📍 Policy Development: Actively crafting and contributing to the essential frameworks that govern and protect our digital future.

📍 Entrepreneurship Education: Equipping students and professionals with the tools to build viable tech businesses.

📍 Incubation & Acceleration: Providing the infrastructure and investment pathways necessary for innovation to thrive.

📍 Economic Digitization: Promoting the digital transformation of traditional industries through the ICT sector.

We acknowledge the invaluable support of our institutions leadership the Vice Chanceller Ian Findlay, Associate Prof and Director of CEIT. Russell Deka Harada, UPNG Alumni - Law & Cluster Patron Davis Stevens and Kumulsoft co founder Paul Muingnepe.

As active members, we are dedicated to driving the digital transformation of our nation and contributing to its long-term socio-economic evolution.

✅Sharing Innovation. Creating our Future.

04/01/2026

AGM NOTICE 2025


The PNG Digital ICT Cluster will be holding its 2025 Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Thursday 29 January 2026 10am-12noon at the National Research Institute (NRI) Conference Hall, Gerehu, Port Moresby, NCD.

Financial members can email [email protected] for more information and to confirm your attendance.