PNG Digital ICT Cluster

03/11/2026

Wednesday 4 November is finally here!

Techinnovate 2026 starts in a few hours, and we are looking forward to a wonderful gathering to showcase PNG's Local Tech sector, talent, innovation and investment landscape!

We sincerely thank our generous sponsors who have contributed to making this event a closing success for the year!

Join us today for those who have paid your event fees and have registered for the program!

20/10/2026

2026 is coming to an end soon! But not without a year's celebration of PNG ICT Sector's growth, progress and development.

The PNG Digital ICT Cluster is hosting its signature event TECHINNOVATE 2026 on Wednesday 4 November at the Hilton Hotel Port Moresby on the theme "Human + Machine (Digital & AI) - Navigating the Hybrid Enterprise"

PLATINUM, GOLD and SILVER sponsors are available.

The conference will have a 2-day closed training workshop on Digital Transformation for SMES. For enquiry and to book your seat for the 2-day training + conference attendance, please email [email protected] cc [email protected]. Participation is by registration only with applicable members and non member fees.

We are gearing up to celebrate a showcase of PNG ICT companies, sector and talent!

Seats are limited for the event.

We welcome you to join us for a week of celebration on what PNG ICT sector has to offer.

25/09/2026

2026


PNG Digital ICT Cluster with APNIC Foundation, is pleased to invite applications for the Community-led Training Program, a component of the Building Capabilities in the Asia Pacific (BCAP) Project 2026 (https://apnic.foundation/our-impact/building-capabilities-in-the-asia-pacific/).

The initiative aims to strengthen technical skills and strengthen local technical communities across the Asia Pacific through a community-led learning approach. The program supports access to internationally recognised certifications and professional development opportunities in IT Support, Cybersecurity, and Network Operations, with a particular focus on IT Support.

This cohort places particular focus on developing Network Engineers, helping participants build practical skills that can support career advancement and employment opportunities in the digital and technology sectors.

Details regarding the program are found on the flyer here.

Registrations are open and will close on 30 September.
https://www.cognitoforms.com/APNicFoundationLimited/BCAPCommunityledTrainingRegistrationForm

For any queries and more information, applicants are welcomed to email [email protected]; [email protected]

Note that places for the program are limited. Selection will be based on eligibility, motivation, commitment to learning, and available program capacity.

16/09/2026

Vibe Coding with AI for Everyone! - Papua New Guinea 14 Sep.

What an incredible turnout! for the inaugural "Vibe Coding with AI" session, hosted on Monday, September 14th, by Alfidata Analytics in partnership with PNG Digital ICT Cluster Inc. and host venue The University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) Center of Excellence in IT (CEIT) Innovation Hub network.

Thirty-five (35) Papua New Guineans—many with zero prior coding or tech background—came together to build fully functional websites in just under an hour using AI tools and prompt engineering.

Team Projects Showcase

1. Team Bhoods: Edai Town Chiefs Fundraising Site
An accountant, a Grade 12 student, a primary school teacher, an SME entrepreneur, a youth advocate, and two UPNG students created a fundraising platform for a local Rugby 7s team's travel to Cairns, Australia.

2. Team Ocean 4: NCD Bus Route Guide
An aviation specialist, two BSP Financial Group Retail digital channels staff, and a UPNG student built a public bus route directory to assist local commuters.

3. Team Captain Code: PNG Chiefs NRL Fan Site
Three UPNG students and the Head of IT at Port Moresby Business College designed a hub covering team lineups and updates for the new PNG Chiefs NRL bid.

4. Team Backbenchers: PNG Security Directory
Two UPNG students, a lecturer, an AOG Jubilee team member, and a BSP staff member developed a centralized directory for public security contacts and services.

5. Team Vibers: Art & Photography Marketplace
Three UPNG students, an AOG Jubilee member, and an industry professional created a platform for artists to showcase, share, and sell digital photography online.

6. Team Agents: AI Agent Learning & Fundraising Hub
A diverse team spanning computer science, applied chemistry, business, and retail banking built a community fundraising website featuring integrated donation tools.

All six teams will showcase their finalized local apps and their websites once published on our Discord community on Friday, September 18th.

Sincere thanks to our Innovation Hub network and host venue The University Of Papua New Guinea (UPNG) Center of Excellence in IT (CEIT), VC Prof. Ian Findlay and Director CEIT and Assoc. Prof Russell Deka Harada for host venue, Fiona Umpa and Alfidata Analytics PNG team, PNG Digital ICT Cluster President Winifred Kula and the cluster board, Rosemary Benjamin and Vagiriki Dickson for supporting this high-impact AI learning initiative.

Next session will be delivered at the PNG University of Technology campus Cluster Innovation Hub network - Europa Haus Lab 4. Saturday 26th Sep 8:30am - 3:30pm.

Residents in Lae who want to join and learn "Vibe Coding with AI" and build your very first website and app using AI - email [email protected]; [email protected]; [email protected] to pay for your seat and secure it.

31/08/2026

📢 September Gig!

The Cluster is supporting PNG technology startup Alfidata Analytics to deliver digital intelligence training in Port Moresby and Lae for the month of September 2026 for anyone wanting to learn Vibe coding with AI (artificial intelligence).

📌 What is Vibe Coding?
Vibe coding lets you turn ideas into apps by describing what you want in everyday language. AI writes the code—you guide, test and improve the result. No coding experience required.

Each participant gets a ChatGPT license to activate and use during the program.

📌 Paid Program
For Cluster financial members, the member fee to join the 1-day training workshop (8:30am-3:30pm) is at PGK100 and for non-financial members it's at PGK150. These rates are sponsored in partnership with Cluster through hub models.

Seats are limited to a closed group of 20 coders for the program based on first come first paid basis.

Session dates are:
1. Mon 14 Sep - 8:30am - 3:30pm - UPNG CEIT Cluster Hub network
2. Sat 26 Sep - 8:30am - 3:30pm - PNG UOT Cluster Hub network

Participants get a certificate of completion from the session on Vibe coding with AI.

To register and pay, please email [email protected],
cc [email protected], [email protected]

Participants can register their details here:
https://lnkd.in/ghjZ4CTA

23/08/2026

Q2 Highlights


One of the most rewarding aspects of developing our people is meeting them where they are—in remote, rural PNG—doing what they do best, often without recognition.

Twenty-one leaders in the health sector from the Burnet Institute and partner organizations participated in ICT Cluster’s two-day Leadership Intelligence (LI) training program. The initiative focuses on building essential capabilities in critical thinking, problem-solving, data analytics, and digital technology, including AI. We were honored to reach our people once again in Qtr. 2 by delivering the program on Daru Island in Western Province as our third cohort, bringing the total number of participants trained to 63.

Throughout the training, the team learnt core leadership traits, governance, effective communication, and active listening skills. They also identified and developed their unique Employee Value Propositions (EVPs) as talented professionals dedicated to serving their organizations and improving health services across Western Province.

Just as important is seeing our participants gain the confidence to advance in their careers and everyday roles. Participants from prior cohorts shared how their journeys have supported career developments including promotion, as well as a deeper understanding of how to lead and solve problems within their local communities.

We recall a statement from one of the cohort - "What is your unique value proposition statement? - 'My VP is to protect the next generation from harm by encouraging better health care service, awareness and education."

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.