Expected to draw hundreds of leaders and stakeholders from across the region, the Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025 will centre its discussions on accelerating sustainable infrastructure delivery, bridging financing gaps and advancing climate-resilient development across Pacific Island nations.
Set to be held in Brisbane, the conference will bring together ministers, senior government officials, industry leaders, development partners and multilateral agencies to align on pressing infrastructure priorities. With more than 600 participants anticipated, the event is poised to become the premier platform for forging regional cooperation, investment and innovation in infrastructure development.
Top of the agenda will be strategies to strengthen project pipelines, improve regional connectivity, and leverage blended financing models to meet increasing demand. Delegates will also examine how to ensure infrastructure projects are locally led, climate-smart and aligned with national development plans and the broader 2050 Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent.
Speaking during Austrade’s Pacific Infrastructure Roadshow in Melbourne, Simon Gorman, president of the Australia Pacific Islands Business Council (APIBC), underscored the event’s value for those seeking to do business in the region.
“The Pacific Infrastructure Conference is expected to bring together between 600 and 800 participants from across the Pacific, including ministers, parliamentarians, contractors, and suppliers,” Gorman said. “It’s a unique opportunity to meet the region’s key decision-makers all in one place. If you’re serious about doing business in the Pacific, this event saves you a trip to 14 different countries – just come to Brisbane on those dates.”
The conference will focus on key infrastructure sectors—transport, energy, ICT, and urban development—while offering in-depth discussions on inclusive growth, environmental safeguards, and responsible lending practices. These themes will be guided by the Pacific Quality Infrastructure Principles, a regional framework aimed at promoting high-quality, sustainable investments with long-term social and economic impact.
With the Pacific Islands grappling with challenges such as geographic isolation, limited access to capital and heightened vulnerability to climate change, infrastructure development is central to building resilience, enabling trade and expanding access to essential services.
In recent years, governments and private partners have increased collaboration on infrastructure delivery, but funding shortfalls and implementation delays remain. The Pacific Infrastructure Conference 2025 offers a critical opportunity to close these gaps by fostering new partnerships and prioritising projects that are future-ready and community-focused.
An industry expo will run alongside the main sessions, offering organisations the chance to showcase technologies, services, and solutions aligned with the region’s infrastructure goals. Early registration is encouraged, with the APIBC noting strong interest across government, finance, and the private sector.
To register or learn more, visit the official conference website: https://www.pacificinfrastructureconference.com
The conference is expected to shape the next wave of regional infrastructure initiatives and reinforce a shared commitment to building a resilient and inclusive Pacific.
