VANUATU E-COMMERCE SYMPOSIUM – 2026
“EMPOWERING A DIGITAL FRIENDLY ECONOMY”
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 9:00 am | Devotion |
| 9:30am – 10:30 am | School Debate Topic: Digital Lifelines Strengthening Resilience in a Connected World Participating Schools: Host: Kiwanis debate club (BOP/Kiwanis/Titan FX) 5 mins Buffer time |
| 9:45am – 11:00 am | Yumi Storian Session 1 Panel Discussion Topic: E-commerce Stories: Building Trust, Access, and Innovation Across Sectors Host: GM VCCI Panelists: • Policy leadership (Government) • Financial Institution • Innovation & User experience (Fintech) • Security & Compliance (Regulators) Objective: This session will be a dynamic storytelling platform where panellist’s highlight sector contributions, share innovations, and address challenges shaping Vanuatu’s e-commerce ecosystem. By connecting policy, infrastructure, and user experiences, the discussion aims to inspire confidence in digital transactions and showcase how collective efforts can advance e-commerce adoption Buffer Time- 5 mins |
| 11am -12:30 pm | Digital Week Official Opening Program Buffer Time: 5 mins |
| 12:45 pm – 1:30 pm | E-commerce Storytelling Session: “Bridging Tradition and Technology” Featuring innovative Vanuatu E-commerce businesses (Four Speakers) • Stanely Wai • Kaikai Koko • Tidy Haus • Tourism Operator Real stories. Real Impact. Real Inspiration Buffer time: 5 mins |
| 1:45 pm – 2:30 pm | Sponsor Talk |
| 2:30 pm – 3:30pm | School Debate: Topic: Digital Lifelines Strengthening Resilience in a Connected World Participating Schools: Host: Kiwanis debate club (BOP/Kiwanis/Titan FX) Buffer time: 5 mins |
| 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm | Sponsor Talk |
| 4:45 pm - 5:15 pm | E-commerce Online Quiz Host: CERT -DCDT |
| 5:15 pm – 5:30 pm | Award Prices & Closing Remarks |
| 5:30 pm- 5:45 pm | Best People choice award online survey |
| 5:45pm – 9:00pm | Evening Entertainment: A good vibe that resonates the spirit of digital transformation agenda for Vanuatu! |
Consumer Rights Day - 2026
“SAFE PRODUCT CONFIDENT CONSUMER”
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 8:30am - 9:30am | School Freestyle / Slam Competition Devotion & Opening Remarks-CEO PMCA |
| 10:00 am - 10:55 am | Yumi Storian Session 2. Topic: Safe Product and Confident Consumer: Presentation: CEO-Consumer Affairs and Price Monitoring- Where we Are (15 mins) Host: TBC Panel Members: • VBS • Ministry of Trades • BoPMCA • URA • PLTA Overview The Yumi Storian discussion on “Safe Product and Confident Consumer” focused on the importance of ensuring product safety standards to build consumer trust and confidence in the market. Discussions highlighted the role of regulatory frameworks, quality assurance mechanisms, and effective market surveillance in protecting consumers from unsafe or substandard products. Panellists also emphasized the shared responsibility of government, businesses, and consumers in promoting transparency, accountability, and informed purchasing decisions. Strengthening these elements not only safeguards public welfare but also supports fair competition and sustainable market growth. |
| Buffer Time: 5 mins | |
| 11:00 - 11:30 am | Online Quiz Host: CERT- DCDT Online quizzes provide a practical and engaging way for regulators to connect with the public. They help raise awareness of consumer rights and responsibilities, encourage participation, and make regulatory information easier to understand. This approach supports a more informed public and strengthens trust in regulatory institutions. |
| Buffer time: 5 mins | |
| 11:35 pm - 12:15 pm | Sponsor Talk: |
| Buffer time 5 mins | |
| 12:25 pm - 1:25 pm | Essay competition Topic: Safe product Confident Consumer Participating Schools: 1. Malapoa College 2. Central School 3. Epauto school 4. Lycee School 5. Montmartre School 6. Ecole colardeau Such initiatives are important as they promote critical thinking, creativity, and awareness of key issues. They encourage individuals to explore topics in depth, express their ideas, and engage with real-world challenges. This helps build informed and responsible citizens while fostering greater public participation and dialogue. |
| Buffer time: 5 mins | |
| 1:30 pm - 2:00 pm | Sponsor Talk |
| Buffer time 5 mins | |
| 2:05 pm - 3:05 pm | Yumi Storian Session 3. Topic: Innovate Today, Sustain Tomorrow Host: TBC Panelist: 1. Department of Industry (Arts and Music) Rep 2. Technology innovator: V-Lap 3. Tourism The panel on “Innovate Today, Sustain Tomorrow” will explore how digital innovation can drive sustainable development. It will bring together experts from technology, telecommunications, government, academia, and industry to discuss emerging solutions, responsible adoption of digital tools, and strategies for creating long-term social, economic, and environmental impact. The session aims to highlight how innovation today can support a resilient and inclusive future. |
| Buffer time: 5 mins | |
| 3:05 pm - 3:30 pm | Sponsor Talk |
| 3:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Presentation of Essay Prizes |
| 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | Closing remarks & Closing Prayer Closing remarks to be done by the CEO of Bureau of Price Monitoring & Consumer Affairs. |
| 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm | Entertainment – Good vibes to celebrate innovation that drives creativity, cultural expression, and economic growth. Highlighting innovation in entertainment—through digital media, streaming, and interactive technologies shows how the sector can evolve sustainably, reach wider audiences, and create lasting social and economic impact. |
National ICT Day
“Digital Life line: Strengthen Resilient in a connect world”
| Time | Program |
|---|---|
| 05:00 am – 07:45 am | Street Battle Dance |
| 08:05 am – 08:55 am | Arrival of Guests |
| 09:00 am – 09:15 am | Devotion |
| 09:20 am - 10:20 am | Official Ceremony Master of Ceremony: tbc • Welcome Speech – Mr Jesse Benjamin, Regulator, TRBR • Development Partner Speech: Ambassador Li Minggang, Chinese Embassy - Dean of Diplomatic Corps • Official Keynote Address: Mr George Maniuri, Director General Ministry of Prime Minister and responsible for Communication and Digital Transformation |
| Buffer time 5 mins | |
| 10:20 am – 11:20 am | Yumi Talemaot: Director Generals - Government Business (G2B) and Government Citizen (G2C) Services |
| 11:25 am - 01:45 pm | School Debate: Topic: Digital Lifelines Strengthening Resilience in a Connected World Participating Schools: Host: Kiwanis debate club (BOP/Kiwanis/Titan FX) Overview |
| Buffer time: 5 mins | |
| 01:50 pm - 2:30 pm | Sponsored Talk |
| 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm | 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. |
| Buffer time: 5 mins | |
| 4:30 pm – 4:45 pm | Pitching session Host: V-Lab and Vanuatu IDEA 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. |
| Buffer time: 5 mins | |
| 5:05 pm – 5:30 pm | Award Ceremony • People Choice Award • Best Innovation Booth Award • Best Customer Service Booth Award • Host: tbc Overview The winners of the School Debate Competition, Digital Innovation Pitching Competition and other 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. |
| Buffer time: 5 mins | |
| 5:30 pm - 6:05 pm | Closing Video Summary of Digital Week – Vanuatu 2025 Word of Thanks – Chairman Digital Week |
| Buffer time: 5 mins | |
| 6:10 pm – 12:00 am | Music Show A night of good vibes that resonates the spirit of inclusivity as we celebrate our efforts to ensuring gender equity in the digital transformation agenda for Vanuatu and memorable snapshots of 2026 Digital Week - Vanuatu! See you in Digital Week – Vanuatu 2027! |
