Pacific Cyber Week 2026Live Updates from PICISOC
Pacific Cyber Week 2026 is underway in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea. Follow the latest updates from the PICISOC Board, the Mini Pacific Internet Governance Forum session, and activities throughout the week as we share news, photos and key outcomes.
Latest from Pacific Cyber Week
News and updates from PICISOC
Follow PICISOC activities, regional conversations and event highlights as Pacific Cyber Week 2026 progresses.
Latest updatePacific Cyber Week 2026 Opens in Port Moresby
Pacific governments, technical experts, civil society, academia and development partners gathered at APEC Haus for four days of regional cyber cooperation and dialogue.
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Board updatePICISOC Board Holds First Face-to-Face Meeting of 2026
Board members met in Port Moresby to strengthen working relationships, discuss priorities and finalise the PICISOC and Mini PacIGF programme.
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PICISOC and Mini PacIGF Session
The PICISOC and Mini PacIGF session begins Tuesday 21 July 2026 at 3:00 PM, Port Moresby local time.
About the event
A week of Pacific cyber cooperation and regional dialogue
Pacific Cyber Week brings Pacific governments, technical experts, civil society, development partners and regional organisations together to address shared digital opportunities and challenges.
The 2026 programme includes artificial intelligence, digital public infrastructure, ransomware, cybercrime, online safety, child protection, cyber capacity building and the future of Internet governance.
Featured regional session
PICISOC and the Mini Pacific Internet Governance Forum
Tuesday 21 July 2026
Courtroom, APEC Haus
Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Open to Pacific Cyber Week delegates
Shaping the future of Internet governance in the Pacific
This interactive session introduces participants to PICISOC and PacIGF, reflects on previous initiatives and explores future regional priorities.
Government, industry, academia, civil society, youth and the technical community will contribute ideas on how PICISOC and PacIGF can better serve Pacific stakeholders.
The session supports open discussion, practical recommendations and stronger regional participation.
Discussion themes
What participants will explore
The PICISOC and PacIGF Journey
PICISOC's role, PacIGF milestones, lessons and regional community building.
Connectivity and Digital Inclusion
Meaningful access, participation and inclusion across Pacific communities.
Youth Participation and Digital Skills
Youth involvement, leadership opportunities and digital capabilities.
Strengthening Pacific Collaboration
Partnerships, coordination and community-led regional action.
Expected outcomes
What the session aims to achieve
The session will capture practical recommendations, regional priorities and community input.
Key Recommendations
Practical ideas and recommendations contributed by participants.
Regional Priorities
Priority areas where stronger Pacific collaboration can deliver impact.
Future PacIGF Input
Community input to support future PacIGF discussions and planning.
Event gallery
Photos from Pacific Cyber Week 2026
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Who should attend
For everyone contributing to the Pacific Internet
- PICISOC members and supporters
- Pacific government and regulatory representatives
- Industry and private-sector representatives
- Internet governance and cybersecurity practitioners
- Technical community and network operators
- Academia, civil society, youth and inclusion advocates
- Regional and international development partners
Event resource
Download the Pacific Cyber Week 2026 programme
View the full four-day programme, session descriptions and speaker information.
Programme details may be updated by organisers. Follow official communications for final scheduling information.