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
📌 Photos and presentation materials will be shared via the PITA Members Repository.
