Papua New Guinea 2026 Food and Nutrition Conference
Transforming Food Systems for Nutrition and Resilience in Papua New Guinea
The Papua New Guinea 2026 Food & Nutrition Conference will bring together leaders from government, research, industry, development organisations and farming communities to explore practical solutions for strengthening Papua New Guinea’s food systems and improving nutrition outcomes.
Hosted at the PNG University of Technology in Lae from 1–3 July 2026, the Conference will provide a national platform for dialogue, collaboration and innovation across agriculture, nutrition, food security and resilience.
The event is expected to attract approximately 300 participants from across Papua New Guinea and internationally.
Conference Overview
Date
1-3 July 2026
Location
Papua New Guinea University of Technology, Lae
What to expect
Keynote presentations, technical sessions, panel discussions and poster presentations
Who Should Attend?
- Policymakers and Government Representatives
- Researchers and Academia
- Development Partners and Donor Agencies
- Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) and Civil Society
- Agribusiness and Private Sector
- Producer Organisations and Farmer Groups
- Industry Associations and Commodity Boards
- Technical Practitioners within nutrition, agriculture and food systems
- Students and Early-Career Professionals
Why Attend?
The Conference will provide an opportunity to:
- Hear from leading national and international experts
- Explore current research, policy and innovation in food systems and nutrition
- Connect with government agencies, universities, agribusinesses and development partners
- Share practical experiences and success stories from across Papua New Guinea
- Identify opportunities for collaboration, investment and research partnerships
- Contribute to national dialogue on food security, resilience and sustainable agricultural development
Conference Themes
The Conference program will address a range of priority themes, including:
- Food security and nutrition
- Climate-resilient agriculture and food systems
- Fresh produce, livestock, fisheries and staple crops
- Nutrition-sensitive agriculture
- Agricultural research and innovation
- Market systems and agribusiness development
- Food safety, standards and biosecurity
- Community nutrition and public health
- Women and youth in agriculture
- Policy, investment and institutional coordination
- Indigenous foods and local food systems
Registration
Attendance to the conference is free. However registration is essential.
Registration includes:
- Access to all conference sessions
- Conference materials
- Morning tea, lunch and refreshments
- Networking opportunities
- Access to exhibitors and poster sessions
Participants can register online HERE
Places may be limited and confirmation of attendance will be provided by the conference organisers.
Contact Us
For enquiries regarding registration, sponsorship or participation, please contact: registration@fnc2026.com
Partners
Sponsors & Supporters
The conference is supported by generous contributions from our sponsors
