The International Training Institute (ITI) Papua New Guinea’s Centre for Advancement of Internet Technology (ICIT) warmly invites you to the Artificial Intelligence Summit 2025: Shaping the Future with Intelligence.

This prestigious event is Papua New Guinea’s premier gathering for AI innovators, business leaders, and technology enthusiasts from across the country. The summit provides a unique opportunity to explore groundbreaking advancements in artificial intelligence, examine its transformative impact across industries, and engage in discussions on the responsible and ethical development of AI.

This event aligns perfectly with Prime Minister James Marape’s recent call for Papua New Guinea to embrace artificial intelligencefollowing his discussions at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. Join us at AI Summit 2025 and be part of shaping the future of artificial intelligence.

Why you should Join Event

At AI Summit 2025, you will:

Networking Opportunities

Connect with innovators, educators, AI pioneers, and business leaders shaping the future of AI.

Learn from Industry Experts

Gain insights from keynote speakers and industry experts sharing their experiences integrating AI to drive business value.

Workshops and Panels

Interactive sessions on AI trends, technologies, and real-world applications.

Network with the AI Community

The AI Summit 2025 is more than just an event—it is a collaborative platform bringing together professionals, researchers, and technologists who are at the forefront of AI development and application. Engage in meaningful discussions, exchange ideas, and collaborate with experts shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Join us and be part of this transformative experience.

Discover the Latest AI Innovations

Explore breakthrough technologies in machine learning, natural language processing (NLP), and generative AI.

Engage in Practical Knowledge

This immersive summit goes beyond theory—it is designed to equip you with practical insights into key areas such as AI ethics, automation, AI-powered security, and more. Gain hands-on knowledge from industry experts and explore real-world applications that will help you understand and implement AI effectively.

Featured Topics

The AI Summit 2025 will explore a range of compelling topics, highlighting the latest advancements and applications of artificial intelligence, including:

The summit unveils the fascinating topics in-

Ø  Generative AI

Ø  Artificial Intelligence in Education

Ø  Modern Banking and

Ø  AI in Environment and Climate Changes

The AI Summit 2025 is set to redefine the conversation on artificial intelligence, exploring the most significant trends that are reshaping industries and society.

Dr.Paul Darwen

Associate Dean of IT, James Cook University, Brisbane

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Associate Professor in ICT at Central Queensland University, Australia.

<span data-metadata=""><span data-buffer="">Mr.Ramanathan Karuppiah

Centre of excellence in financial crime prevention, Griffith University

<span data-metadata=""><span data-buffer="">Dr.Sangeetha Kutty

Lecturer in ICT at Central Queensland University, Australia

Mr.Tuai Erapae

Lecturer and Online Learning Coordinator-School of Business, PAU, Papua New Guinea

Ms.Debra Sungi

is currently serving as the Acting MD of the Climate Change and Development Authority(CCDA), Papua New Guinea

Ms.Keren Mahabi

Manager Strategic Intelligence at Kina Bank, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Professor K.Pirapaharan

Professor in Communication Engineering, PNG University of Technology, Papua New Guinea

Ms.Crystal Kewe

Co-Founder and CEO of Crysan Technology

Ms.Valli Ramamurthy

Senior Lecturer, School of Information Technology

Ms.Sharon Torao Pingi

Research Scholar at QUT, Australia Awards Scholar Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Mr.Sundar Ramamurthy

Chief Executive Officer Sola Paygo Limited & Invoc Pty Limited Papua New Guinea and Australia

Online Speakers

Also redefine the conversation online from Grenada and UK

Dr. Nitheesh Murugan Kaliyamurthy

Senior Lecturer and a Programme Manager in University of Wales Trinity St David, United Kingdom

Dr.K.S.Senthilkumar

Professor and Chair of the Department of Computers and Technology, St. George’s University, Grenada , W.I

Mr.Manujith.P.Sasidharan

Senior VP and Regional Director for ANZ & Pacific region at JMR Infotech

Schedule of Events
Monday, 07th, April 2025,  Venue: Crown Hotel, Port Moresby Time 8:00 am to 5:00 pm 

Time

Activities

08:30 – 09:00 am
Registrations
09:01 – 09:11 am
Welcome Remarks by Master of Ceremony
09:12 – 09: 22 am Speech by Mr. Senthil Kumaran Sentheyval, Chairman and Co-Founder of ITI
09:23 – 09:38 am Speech by The Honorable Timothy Masiu, MP, Minister for Information and Communication Technology, PNG
09:39 – 09:44 am Speech by Platinum Sponsor, Mr.Paul Komboi, GCl, OBE
CEO, PNG DataCo, Papua New Guinea
09:45 – 10:00 am Opening Remarks on Artificial Intelligence by Dr.Paul Darwen, Associate Dean of IT, James Cook University, Brisbane Campus, Australia
10:01 – 10:16 am Keynote Speaker Associate Prof. Dr.Ritesh Chugh, ICT, Central Queensland University , Melbourne, Australia
10:17 – 10:32 am

Generative AI

Speech by Dr.Sangeetha Kutty, ICT Lecturer, Central Queensland University, Brisbane, Australia

10:33 – 11:13 am

Track I: Panel Discussion on Generative AI

Chaired by Dr.Sangeetha Kutty, ICT Lecturer,  Central Queensland University, Brisbane, Australia

Dr.Senthilkumar Somasundaram,   Professor and Chair of the Department of Computers and Technology,  St.George’s University, Grenada

Dr.Nitheesh Murugan Kaliyamurthy, Senior Lecturer, University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, Wales, U.K

Ms. Crystal Kewe, Co-Founder and CEO of Crysan Technology. Port Moresby, PNG

11:14 – 11:34 am
Tea Break
11:35 – 12:00 pm

AI in Education

Speech by Associate Prof. Dr.Ritesh Chugh, ICT, Central Queensland University, Melbourne, Australia

12: 01 – 12:41 pm

Track II: Panel Discussion on AI in Education

Chaired by Associate Prof Dr.Ritesh Chugh, ICT, Central Queensland University , Melbourne, Australia

Ms.Sharon Torao Pingi, Lecturer - University of Papua New Guinea.

Dr.Paul Darwen, Associate Dean of IT, James Cook University, Brisbane Campus, Australia

Mr.Tuai Erapae, Online Learning Coordinator, Pacific Adventist University (PAU), PNG

12:42 – 1:42 pm
Lunch Break
1:43 1:58 pm

AI in Modern Banking

Speech by Mr. Sundar Ramamurthy, Managing Director at Invoc Pty Limited, Australia and PNG

1:59 – 2:39 pm

Track III: Panel Discussion on AI in Modern Banking

Chaired by Mr. Sundar Ramamurthy, Managing Director at Invoc Pty Limited, Australia and PNG

Ms. Keren Mahabi, Manager Strategic Intelligence at Kina Bank, PNG

Mr. Ramanathan Karuppiah, Director and Chair of the Risk and Audit Committee at AB Patterson College, Australia

Mr.Manujith Sasidharan, Regional Director, JMR Infortech, India (Online presentation), IND

2:40 – 2:55 pm Mr.Manujith Sasidharan,  Regional Director, JMR Infortech, India (Online presentation on AI use cases in Banking), INDIA
2:56– 3:11 pm

AI in Environment and Climate Changes

Speech by Ms. Debra Sungi, Acting Managing Director, Climate Change and Development Authority

3:12 – 3:52 pm

Track IV: Panel Discussion on AI in Environment and Climate Changes

Chaired by Ms. Debra Sungi, Acting Managing Director, Climate Change and Development Authority

Ms.Valli  Ramamurthy, Senior Lecturer, IBS UNIVERSITY, PNG

Prof.Pirapaharan Kandasamy, Communication Engineering, University of Technology, PNG

Dr. Sangeetha Kutty, ICT Lecturer, Central Queensland University, Brisbane, Australia

Associate Prof. Dr. Ritesh Chugh, ICT, Central Queensland University, Melbourne, Australia

3:53 – 4: 23 pm
Forum Discussion
4:24 – 4:54 pm
Photos and Closing Remarks

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Basic Package

K 2000 00
  • One Corporate Dinner Table (10 persons)
  • Mention your organization and its message during the program
  • Display your logo in all our Media coverage

Gold

Pro Package

K 6000 00
  • 1x Pullup Banners provided will be displayed at the venue
  • Advertisement in the Special News Paper Supplement
  • One Corporate Table (10 persons)
  • Display your logo in all our Media coverage

Platinum

Enterprise Package

K 10000 00
  • 2 x Pullup Banners provided will be displayed at the venue
  • Advertisement in the Special News Paper Supplement
  • Two Corporate Tables (20 persons)
  • Display your logo in all our Media coverage
  • Your company will be allowed to speak for 5 minutes at the Summit

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The Summit is on the 7th of April 2025

K75 is the fee. You can make the direct deposit or online transfer to the following account: – International Training Institute A/C # 6000993198, Westpac – POM, BSB: 038 004

Please share the copy of the deposit to mail: – enquires.icit@iti.ac.pg:

The Conference fee covers morning and afternoon tea, lunch and summit proceedings.

Our Summit offers a diverse range of tracks, including Generative AI, AI in Modern Banking, AI in Education, and AI in Environment and Climate Change, providing you with a wealth of learning opportunities. Please visit https://www.aisummit.iti.ac.pg

The venue is at the Crown Hotel, Port Moresby. Participants should bear the transportation expenses.

Yes, you can. Mail us the details to the given email address.

Only Physical mode.

The fee will not be reimbursed.

AI Summit will start at 9. A.M and finish at 4 P.M.

Anyone interested to learn about AI.

Yes, a certificate of participation will be issued from the two weeks of AI Summit.

It is an option but not compulsory.

No, but the event organizer can help you to book a room at the Crown Hotel based on your request.

Yes, you can get to the closer of AI summit date (April 07, 2025)

Sorry, you are not permitted to record the event.

Get In Touch

If you have any questions or just want to get in touch, use the form below. We look forward to hearing from you!

Address

ITI Campus, Section 140, Lot 2 & 3, Scratchley Road, Badili, Port Moresby, National Capital District, Papua New Guinea.

Contact

+675 320 2800

Email

enquires.icit@iti.ac.pg

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