AHICE CHARITY GOLF DAY at Denarau Golf and Racquet Club.
Golf will be in the format of 2 ball Ambrose teams, with a maximum of 48 players. The cost will be FJ$150 per person inclusive of green fees and golf club hire. The cost will go entirely to charity, courtesy of Tappoo. (Available for ticketed AHICE delegates only. Additional cost and registration required).
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NETWORKING: DE BEAUREPAIRE WINEMAKER DINNER at a location to be revealed. (Available for ticketed AHICE delegates only. Additional cost and registration required).
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AHICE FIJI 2026 REGISTRATION, AFTERNOON TEA and coffee.

OFFICIAL WELCOME by Emcee NICKY STYRIS, AHICE Group President JAMES WILKINSON, Investment Fiji Chief Executive Officer, KAMAL CHETTY, and a traditional welcome ceremony.

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: What to expect in 2026 and beyond by STR Regional Director – Asia Pacific ex China, MATTHEW BURKE.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS: to be revealed.

PANEL SESSION: NEW DEVELOPMENTS. Fiji and South Pacific developers talk about future opportunities and projects.
Hosted by:
• to be revealed
Panelists:
• PIENAAR PISO, Hotel Developer and Founder, Vision Complete Earthworks
• Speakers to be revealed

AVIATION Q&A: to be revealed.

PANEL SESSION: FRANCHISING: MARKET EXPECTATIONS. Franchising is again set to grow in Fiji in 2026 and beyond.
Hosted by:
• RUWANI WEERASINGHE, Director Asset Management and Acquisition, La Vie Hotels and Resorts
Panelists:
• SAM DAVIES, Director of Operations – Australasia & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts

INVESTOR Q&A: Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa Owner, JAY SINGH, in conversation with AHICE Group President, JAMES WILKINSON.

PANEL SESSION: THE INTERIOR DESIGN RULES. Hot design, architecture and more.
Hosted by:
• GINNI POST, Director, GP Communications
Panelists:
• RICHARD DALMAN, Managing Director, Dalman Architects
• KATE IFOULD, Founder and Director, Furniture Partners

POWER SESSION: FOOD & BEVERAGE. Trends What to expect in 2026 in Fiji and the South Pacific.
Hosted by:
• WILLIAM DE BEAUREPAIRE, CEO & Vigneron, De Beaurepaire Wines
Panelists:

GALA NETWORKING EVENT & SITE TOURS at Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa. Kick off AHICE in style with our 2026 welcome event.
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BREAKFAST MASTERCLASS: TECHNOLOGY – AI ESSENTIALS. A masterclass in AI you won’t want to miss, served up with breakfast from Sofitel.
Hosted by:
• DAVID THOMPSON, Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer, MyMA.AI
Panelists:
• Speakers to be revealed
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PANEL SESSION: TECHNOLOGY (part 1). Essential technology for 2026 and beyond.
Hosted by:
• EMMA FRASER, Founder, Fraser Marketing International
Panelists:
• Speakers to be revealed

PANEL SESSION: TECHNOLOGY (part 2). Essential technology for 2026 and beyond.
Hosted by:
• BENJAMIN KRIEG, SVP Commercial & Strategic Growth, Metro Global
Panelists:
• Speakers to be revealed

PANEL SESSION: DEVELOPMENT: MIDSCALE BRANDS
Hosted by:
• RUWAN PEIRIS, Chief Executive Officer, THSA Hotel Advisors
Panelists:
• DANILO CURCURUTO, Director, Development – Australasia, Radisson Hotel Group
• Speakers to be revealed

KEYNOTE: Investment Fiji CEO, KAMAL CHETTY, looks at the investment outlook for the Fiji Islands.

NETWORKING: MORNING TEA & COFFEE in the exhibition showcase.
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PANEL SESSION: FIJI ISLANDS & SOUTH PACIFIC DEVELOPMENT OUTLOOK. 
Hosted by:
• Speaker to be revealed
Panelists:
• TRISTAN COOPER, Director, Hotel Development – Australia, NZ & The Pacific, Marriott International 
• CAMERON BURKE, Director of Development – Australasia and Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts
• TUSHAR RANIGA, Regional Director, Development – Australasia, Hilton
• Speakers to be revealed

TOURISM Q&A: to be revealed.

PANEL SESSION: FIJI ISLANDS TOURISM OUTLOOK. 
Hosted by:
• Speaker to be revealed
Panelists:
• PAUL GORMAN, General Manager, Luxury Escapes 
• JASON ZVATORA, Vice President, Commercial Strategy and Performance – APAC, Outrigger Hospitality Group
• Speakers to be revealed

INDUSTRY TALKS: Accor Hotels Chief Operating Officer PM&E – Pacific, ADRIAN WILLIAMS, in conversation with an executive to be revealed.

NETWORKING LUNCH in the exhibition showcase.
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PANEL SESSION: THE INVESTORS’ OUTLOOK. 
Hosted by:
• NICK THOMPSON, National Director – Hotels, New Zealand, Colliers 
Panelists:
• Speakers to be revealed

TOURISM Q&A: CANDELA Regional CEO Asia-Pacific, BJÖRN ANTONSSON, in conversation with AHICE Group President, JAMES WILKINSON.

INDUSTRY TALKS: Marriott International Vice President – Hotel Development, Australia, NZ, and Pacific, RICHARD CRAWFORD, in conversation with an executive to be revealed.

PANEL SESSION: THE OPERATORS’ OUTLOOK.
Hosted by:
• Speaker to be revealed
Panelists:
• CAREY OSBORNE, Cluster General Manager – Fiji, Hilton
• LACHLAN WALKER, Regional General Manager Fiji & Pacific, IHG Hotels & Resorts
• CHARLES HOMSY, General Manager, Radisson Blu Resort Fiji, Denarau Island
• Speaker to be revealed

INDUSTRY TALKS: IHG Hotels & Resorts Managing Director – Australasia and Pacific, MATTHEW TRIPOLONE, in conversation with an executive to be revealed.

NETWORKING: AFTERNOON TEA in the exhibition showcase.
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KEYNOTE: to be revealed.

PANEL SESSION: UPSCALE TO THE FORE.
Hosted by:
• PETER HARPER, Managing Director – Head of Investment Sales Australasia, JLL Hotels & Hospitality Group
Panelists:
• ARUN VENUGOPALAN, Resort Manager, Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa
• LACHLAN HOSWELL, Managing Director, Business Unit Australasia, Radisson Hotel Group
• Speakers to be revealed

KEYNOTE Q&A: Opportunities for sports tourism in Fiji and the South pacific.  New Zealand cricketing legend, SCOTT STYRIS, in conversation with AHICE Group President, JAMES WILKINSON.

CLOSING KEYNOTE: to be revealed.

CLOSING REMARKS by emcee NICKY STYRIS.

NETWORKING: GALA POST-CONFERENCE RECEPTION at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa.
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