• Chairman -Digital week
• Lord Mayor – Luganville Municipal
• President – Sanma Province
• Minister of Trades and Commerce (opening remarks for the Digital Week)

An introduction to E-commerce Symposium and Official Announcement of Shortlists

1. Brief Introduction to E-commerce

2. Official Announcement of the Shortlist for the Digital Incubation Program

Objective: Build foundational understanding

E-commerce YUMI Storian SESSION

Discussion Topic: How can we - as the government, community, NGOs, and small businesses - contribute to building stronger businesses and promoting entrepreneurship through e-commerce?

Moderator: Brill Palmer

Panelists:

• Government Representative – MP Fred Samuel
• Community Leader – Dasie (Smart Island)
• NGO Representative – V-LAB
• Small Business Ownerr – Milroy Cainton

Objective: To facilitate informed dialogue among key stakeholders on the challenges, opportunities, and policy priorities for advancing e-commerce in Vanuatu.

Justin-30

Nicole and Belix

Mango Vibez.

Reekekah

DJ PAKX

NCYC Fire Dance

Captive Band

Event 1: Students essay competition starts. 8:00am.

Event 2: Showcasing Consumer at Breakfast at Booths/Stalls

Official Remarks: Chair of Consumer Rights Day 2025
Keynotes Speech: Ministry of trade & Commerce

Event 3: Panel Discussion-Theme 2025 “A just Transition to Sustainable lifestyle” -ON Customer Service. Panellists as Consumers critique and Observations from Breakfast.

Event 4: Session allocated to RBV for its Consumers (Yumitu stori)

Event 5: Session dedicated to BVS for its Consumers (Yumitu Stori)

Event 6: Session dedicated to URA for its Consumers (Yumitu stori)

Event 7: Session dedicated to BOPMCA for its Consumers (Yumitu Stori)

Event 8: Session dedicated to TRBR for its Consumers (Yumi2 Stori)

Event 9: Speech officiating the launch of Vanuatu Consumer Platform & Students essay competition: Ministry of Trades & Commerce.

Event 10: Prize Awards: Essay Competitors come forward to read & Ceremony: Ministry of Trade & Commerce

Event 11: Launce of Vanuatu Consumer council by the Hon. minister for Trades and Commerce.

Introduction of the Vanuatu Consumer Council Panel, followed by String Band

Official closing, thank you speech & closing Prayer.

Fanafo sound

Fanafo sound

Monkey Boys

1606

Hebridiz Band

Sharzy

Lightening Talk

Presentation:

1. Creating an enabling environment for Digital Governance: Glennys V Kaltapau , Information Systems Manager, DCDT (15 mins)
2. Digital Innovation for sustainable and transparent service delivery: Luisa Letlet , Manager VAMU (15 mins)

Host: TBC

Quiz Competition

Host : CERT VU

Vanuatu ICT sector has under gone transformation over the years. For us to continue transforming the sector with the introduction of new technologies, it is important to grow the awareness among all sectors of the population on all aspects of the sector. This way it ensures we appreciate the history of where we have come, where we are today and where we are heading including our challenges and achievements.

School Debate

Topic: Technology, Inclusivity & Community Development

Participating Schools: Matevulu College, Lycee de Luganville, Santo East Secondary School, Aore Junior Secondary School (7 mins)

Host : SANMA School team (BOP/Kiwanis/Titan FX)

Moderator: tbc

Overview

Topic: Digital Ecosystem and Innovation: Challenges and Opportunities

Presentation: Human Resource, Are we ready: VIT Representative -Wade Evans (20 mins)

• Mr Martin Mahe , Chairman , Public Service Commission
• Mr Jeffrey T. Trief, Registrar , Civil Registry and Identity Management
• Mr . Apisalome Waqatabu , ICT Service Manager , VIT -
• Mr. Peter Namak – Managing Director, Pacific Networks

Moderator : Mr Harold Obed Manager Right to Information

Overview

Digital ecosystems is an enabler. Businesses and organisations can leverage new technologies in the digital ecosystems to enhance customer experiences, streamline workflows, improve data reporting and analysis, and facilitate quicker content creation. By participating in digital ecosystems, businesses and organizations can position themselves for growth, innovation, and diversified opportunities in the digital landscape

Sponsors Promotional Session

Topic: Digital Innovation Solutions Promotion

Participating Sponsors : tbc and Sanma Provincial Government – Launch of Website

Host : tbc

Overview : This session gives opportunities to the Sponsors to promote their businesses and their service offerings in terms of Gender Equity in Digital Transformation promoting sustainable development.

School Debate – Final

Topic: Technology, Inclusivity & Community Development

Participating Schools: Matevulu College, Lycee de Luganville, Santo East Secondary School, Aore junior Secondary School

Host: SANMA School Debate (BOP/Kiwanis/Titan FX)

Overview :

Fireside Chat

Host: Consultation

Speakers: Director Department of Energy

Moderator: TBC

Overview :
The consultation on the Energy Bill amendment and Digital Week Vanuatu are interconnected through their shared focus on sustainable development, digital transformation, and public engagement. Furthermore, discussions during Digital Week often highlight the role of digital infrastructure in supporting sustainable energy systems, such as smart grids and renewable energy management platforms.

Digital Innovation Pitching Competition

Host: V-Lab and Vanuatu IDEA

Overview:

Innovation is the lifeblood of any successful business. It drives growth, attracts investors, and sets you apart from the competition. And when it comes to pitching your ideas, innovation is the key to standing out in a pitch competition. Therefore, innovators must effectively pitch their ideas by focusing on a problem, identifying a digital innovative solution, showcasing the true unique value of the proposition, demonstrating the market demand, visualizing the future impact, building trust and credibility, and making their innovation tangible to their audience.

Speech : Mr George Maniuri, Director General, Ministry of Prime Minister responsible for ICT

Followed by Handing Over of School debate Prizes: SANMA School Debate (BOP/Kiwanis/Titan FX

Jerry

(.DJ Pakx)

Rezlien'T Band

Official Ceremony

Master of Ceremony: TBC

• Hon. Joshua Toares Hilton , Lord Mayor, Luganville Municipal Council
• Bridely Livo , President, Sanma Provincial Government
• Ms Emily Fisher, Chargé d'Affaires , Australian High commission
• Official Keynote Address: Prime Minister and Minister of ICT, Hon. Jotham Napat (PM)

Yumi Storian – Roundtable Discussion

Topic: Bridging the Digital Divide - Digital Infrastructure and Connectivity

Presentation: Critical National Infrastructure and Security: Dr. Jeffery Garae, Cyber and Infrastructure Security Advisor, DCDT (20 mins)

Panel Members: Mr. George Maniuri, Director General, Ministry of Prime Minister, Mrs. Shirley Tokon, Director General, Ministry of Health, Mr. Timothy Tumukon – Director General, MALFB and Mrs. Roline Tokon – National Security Advisor, National Security Council Secretariat (60 mins)

Moderator: Mr. Richard Edwin, Deputy General Manager, VNPF

Overview

As societies and economies become increasingly reliant on digital technologies, robust, secure and accessible digital infrastructure is no longer a luxury but a fundamental necessity. This panel’s discussion will bring together leading experts from government and industry to explore the critical role of digital infrastructure and connectivity in shaping our future. The session will delve into the key challenges and opportunities in building and maintaining resilient, secure, inclusive, and future-proof digital networks for Vanuatu.

Quiz Competition

Host : CERT VU

Overview

Vanuatu ICT sector has under gone transformation over the years. For us to continue transforming the sector with the introduction of new technologies, it is important to grow the awareness among all sectors of the population on all aspects of the sector. This way it ensures we appreciate the history of where we have come, where we are today and where we are heading including our challenges and achievements.

Yumi Storian – Roundtable Discussion

Topic: Resilient and Sustainable Connectivity

Presentation: Mr Brian Winji , Regulator TRBR

Panel Members : Mr. Gary Sue Fong CEO, Digicel , Mr. Thomas Bruce CEO, Vodafone , Mr Niall Downey General Manager, ICL, Mr. Peter Namak, managing Director, Pacific Networks (60 mins)

Moderator : TBC

Overview

Connectivity continues to be a lifeline for society, helping the most vulnerable people in areas affected by natural disasters to stay as we see a lot in Vanuatu. What are some of the experiences and lessons learnt? What are some of the opportunities at hand?

Award Ceremony

• Best Float Parade Award
• Best Innovation Booth Award
• Best Booth Customer Service Award

Host : TBC

Overview

The winners of the awards will be received for their excellent effort and talent in participating in the 2025 Digital Week – Vanuatu. The Honourable Prime Minister and Minister responsible for ICT will officiate the Award Ceremony.

Video Summary of Digital Week – Vanuatu 2025 (tbc)

Buffer time: 5 mins

Vanua Fire Dance Show

DJ Wellz, Shazza and J HOPE

Sharzy

Rezlien'T Band