PITA CFO Conference and Workshops: Financial Resiliency

September 23, 2025

The PITA CFO Conference & Finance Workshops gathered senior finance executives and professionals from Pacific telecommunications operators for a focused programme on advancing financial resiliency, sustainable investment, and informed decision-making in the region’s rapidly evolving telecom landscape.

Hosted by Vodafone Samoa on 15–17 September 2025 in Apia, the event provided a valuable platform for shared learning and collaborative dialogue on challenges and opportunities unique to small island economies.

The sessions covered key areas such as:

  • Modern financial planning and cost structure optimisation for telcos
  • Strengthening compliance, risk management, and regulatory alignment
  • Investment strategies to support digital transformation and connectivity expansion
  • Enhancing revenue assurance and maximising infrastructure returns

The conference featured presentations and case studies from regional speakers and practitioners, who shared practical insights drawn from real-world financial leadership across Pacific networks and services.

Programme Highlights

The programme featured key sessions and knowledge-shaping discussions central to today’s telecom finance environment, included:

Strategic Financial Leadership

  • Building future-proof financial models under rising operational pressures
  • Aligning organisational finance with network modernisation and service evolution

Corporate Governance & Regulatory Outlook

  • Strengthening governance frameworks and accountability
  • Navigating the emerging regulatory landscape and compliance expectations

Revenue and Growth Enablement

  • Maintaining financial sustainability and revenue protection
  • Supporting digital service expansion for new growth opportunities

Focused CFO and Finance Workshops

  • Practical costing and investment analysis
  • Financial reporting enhancements and operational transparency
  • Peer-exchange, panel session and group work on challenges unique to Pacific operators

These sessions encouraged strong engagement and practical discussion, enabling participants to return with applicable knowledge and strengthened networks within the region.

PITA acknowledges with appreciation the support of our Knowledge Partner, Dr Nacanieli Rika who continue to enable specialised learning on IFRS and Ethics for the Pacific telcos through his involments in the PITA CFO programs..Special thanks are extended to the host, Vodafone Samoa, and to all the presenters, and contributors including the sponsors who helped make the event a value success.

Beyond the formal sessions, the programme fostered stronger collaboration among finance leaders, further strengthening the network of professionals guiding the industry’s sustainability and growth.

The CFO Conference & Finance Workshops remain an important part of PITA’s commitment to equip members with the financial and operational knowledge required to keep pace with transformative industry demands.

Participations of women in PITA forums

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