Join IT professionals, industry leaders, and policymakers from across the Pacific as we explore how digital innovation is shaping businesses, economies, and communities.
National Conference on Information Technology
National Conference on Information Technology (NCIT)
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About the National Conference
The National Conference on Information Technology (NCIT) 2026 is Fiji’s premier annual technology event, bringing together industry leaders, innovators, policymakers, educators, and professionals from across the Pacific. Hosted at the Shangri-La Yanuca Island, Fiji, the conference provides a dynamic platform to explore emerging technologies, share industry insights, and foster meaningful collaboration.
Through keynote sessions, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and exhibitions, NCIT 2026 showcases the latest trends in digital transformation, including areas such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and cloud computing. The conference also serves as a valuable opportunity for networking, knowledge exchange, and building strategic partnerships across sectors.
Join us at NCIT 2026 and be part of shaping a smarter, more connected, and digitally empowered Pacific.
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Programme Schedule
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- Day 1
- Day 2
- Ratu Makutu Events Centre
- Ratu Makutu I
08:00 - 08:50Conference Registration
08:50 - 09:00Welcome Address By Dr. Isimeli TagicakiverataPro Vice Chancellor TVET & NTPC, Fiji National University
09:00 - 09:10Keynote Address by the Chief Guest
09:20 - 09:25Vote of Thanks By Ms Salaseini LigamamadaNTPC Director - Industry Training
09:25 - 09:55Session 1 By Ms. Tupou BaravilalaDirector General - Digital Government Transformation
09:55 - 10:00Group Photo
10:00 - 10:20Morning Tea
10:20 - 10:55Session 2 By Mr Chathura AbeydeeraCyber Security Advisor - Chair CREST
10:55 - 11:30Session 3 By Mr Mesake TuinabuaChief Technical Officer (CTO), Telecom Fiji
Session 3
11:30 - 12:05Session 4 By Mr Savenaca VoceaVice President - Australasia/Pacific Islands, ICANN
12:05 - 12:40Session 5 By BSP Life
12:40 - 13:10Session 6: PANEL DISCUSSION
13:10 - 14:10Lunch
15:30 - 16:00Afternoon Tea
16:00 - 17:00Technical Session Continues
17:30 - 19:00Cocktail and Networking
15:30 - 17:00Technical Session – ICANN By Champika
DNS/DNS Security
14:10 - 15:30Technical Session – Bondwell
- Ratu Makutu Events Centre
- Ratu Makutu I
09:00 - 09:35Session 1: The Digital Pacific: Infrastructure, Inclusion & Innovation By Mr Karunesh ManiManaging Director, Kastel Technologies
09:35 - 10:10Session 2: Fiber Backbone – The Catalyst for Digital Innovation and a Connected Pacific By Mr Mesake TuinabuaChief Technical Officer (CTO), Telecom Fiji
10:10 - 10:30Morning Tea
10:30 - 11:05Session 3: Building Digital Shift: The Strategic Importance of Cybersecurity Principles in a Connected Pacific By Mr Jayaprakash (JP) MuthuswamyFounder & CEO, Borderless CS
Session 4: Simplifying Connectivity for the Pacific: Value-Driven and Resilient Networks with Omada By Mr Jeetesh KumarGeneral Manager, Bondwell Fiji
11:35 - 12:05Session 5: Is Fiji’s Current Approach to Cyber Safety Empowering Users – or Policing Them? By Mr Samuela FinauOutreach - Online Safety Commission
12:05 - 12:40Session 6: From Check-In to Check-Out: A digital Journey Through Fiji’s Hospitals By Ms Ruth BishopDirector Technology & Compiance (Global), Aspen Medical
12:40 - 13:10Session 7: Panel Discussion – Securing Digital Transformation: Building Trust and Resilience for a Connected Pacific
Panelists:
- Mr. Chathura Abeydeera – Cybersecurity Advisor, Chair (CREST Australasia)
- Ms. Ruth Bishop – Director Technology & Compliance (Global), Aspen Medical
- Ms. Dominika Zerbe-Anders – Partner, KPMG Australia Mr. Shanil Chetty – Manager ICT & Cybersecurity at the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF)
- Mr. Jayaprakash (JP) Muthusamy – Director, Cybersecurity Practice, Borderless CS Australia
- Mr. Shanil Chetty – Manager ICT & Cybersecurity at the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF)
13:10 - 14:10Lunch
14:10 - 16:05Technical Sessions
Technical Sessions 1 Venue – Talaona Hall
Technical Session 2 Venue – KCCC
16:05 - 16:10Closing Remarks
16:10 - 16:30Refreshments
16:30Programme Ends
14:10 - 16:05Technical Session Network Solution Design in Practice: Hands on By Moderator - Mr Kunal Maharaj
By Kastel
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