Pacific Islands Telecommunication Association

From: 15 September 2025 - 17 September 2025

The PITA CFO Conference is a continuation of the recognized need for regular engagement and exchange of information among telecommunications finance professionals in the Pacific. This forum provides a valuable platform for CFOs and senior finance executives to discuss evolving financial strategies, regulatory developments, investment challenges, and operational efficiencies in the telecom sector. In addition to focused discussions, the conference will feature selected training sessions designed to strengthen competencies in key areas

Host: Vodafone Samoa Ltd

Event Microsite – for registration and event information: https://events.pita.org.fj/PITACFOConference

WHAT TO EXPECT – CONFERENCE FOCUS AREAS AND TOPICS AT A GLANCE

Focus – to address both strategic leadership and technical financial imperatives, with regional relevance.

Participants can expect topics that explore:

• Strategic financial leadership in the evolving Pacific telecom sector, including how CFOs are navigating change, driving transformation, and shaping long-term resilience.
• Regional financial health and economic trends, highlighting the unique realities faced by small island economies.
• Best practices in financial planning and management, with emphasis on capital efficiency, cost control, and managing external pressures such as inflation and currency volatility; with financing & reporting for sustainable telecom projects, case studies
• Emerging financing models to support infrastructure investments, including 5G, fiber, and digital inclusion—through blended capital, development funds, and public-private collaboration.
• IFRS standards and technical challenges, including:
  • Revenue recognition under IFRS 15, especially for bundled offerings and contract complexities
  • Asset impairment assessments, models, in light of rapid tech evolution and underutilised infrastructure
  • Accounting treatment considerations for spectrum, licences, leases, and IRUs
  • Insights on upcoming IFRS standards and guidance on transition and adoption strategies
• ESG and sustainable finance, including climate resilience, green bonds, and telecoms’ role in supporting environmental goals.
• Telecom-specific insurance and financial risk transfer, addressing coverage gaps, business continuity planning, and tailored protection for high-risk infrastructure in the Pacific.
• Risk and regulatory compliance, especially around cybersecurity, taxation, cross-border data regulations, and stakeholder engagement.
• Hands-on crisis simulation and applied learning, to sharpen CFO decision-making in high-stakes, real-time scenarios.

Format: Interactive, with panels, breakouts, and workshops encouraging regional sharing, peer learning, and practical takeaways.

SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES

Speakers are invited to submit proposals to present and engage with the target audience by sending their expression of interest to the PITA Manager.

While we are currently collating the list of priority topics and imperatives that will shape the agenda and workshop syllabus, early submissions are encouraged to allow for proper review and alignment with the planned focus areas.

We will release a Tentative Agenda Program before end of July.

SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES

Kindly refer to the Sponsor Page section for the Sponsor opportunities. As a sponsor, you will

• Gain high-profile exposure to leading professionals in the telecom and finance sectors.
• Showcase your brand as an innovator and key player in the Pacific region.
• Contribute to meaningful discussions and the advancement of telecom finance solutions

We would be honoured to have your organization join us as a sponsor. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any clarification or other needs