DATE AND VENUE
Greetings from the Pacific Power Association (PPA)!!
The PPA Secretariat is pleased to provide you with the summary information on this year’s 31st Annual PPA Conference and Trade Exhibition, which will be hosted by Tonga Power Limited in Nukuálofa, Tonga from the 30 September – 3 October 2024.
The PPA Conference will offer delegates a combination of speeches, donor presentations, technical presentations, Utility Board Members workshop and the Trade Exhibition of products and services by our suppliers. Each year the conference gains more participants, and it is the largest energy conference in the region, focusing on all aspects of electricity in the Pacific Islands. The 30th Conference held in Saipan, Norther Mariana Islands, was attended by 219 delegates with 24 trade booth displays.
CONFERENCE THEME: This year’s Conference theme, as agreed by the utility Conference Theme Committee Members is “The Cost of Transition to Renewables”. The program for the week will be another success if delegates contribute positively to the Call for Papers and provide suitable topics for the conference in line with the conference theme. The contents of your contributions will ensure our conference is timely, relevant, and stimulating.
REGISTRATION FEES: Application for registration must be made online on the PPA Website. Payment of fees is to be made in US Dollars payable to: Pacific Power Association. See registration form for options of payment methods.
FULL CONFERENCE REGISTRATION COVERS
- Attendance at all sessions
- Registration kit and papers
- Invitation to all sponsored functions
- Invitation to the Conference Dinner
- Transportation to all official conference activities
ACCOMPANYING SPOUSE, PARTNER, AND CHILD REGISTRATION: The Registration fee for Accompanying Spouse is US$160.00. Accompanying children 12 years or older is US$60.00. It is important that you register your spouse/partner and child to attend the conference to avoid disappointment. Their registration will cover:
- Attendance at all sessions
- Invitation to all sponsored functions
- Invitation to the Conference Dinner
- Transportation for field trips
DELEGATES REGISTRATION: Delegates will be able to Register and collect all conference kits and papers on Sunday 29 September 2024 at the Tanoa International Dateline Hotel from 12:00 – 5:00 pm.
ACCOMMODATION BOOKING POLICIES: Individuals are responsible for making their own reservations. Details for accommodation are provided in the Accommodation Summary page. Reservations will not be confirmed without credit card guarantee or deposit.
ACCOMMODATION AND TRAVEL: Accommodation for all delegates is available at the listed hotels in the Accommodation Summary page. All accommodation reservations are to be reserved as soon as your participation is confirmed. Airport transfers are provided by the host utility, Tonga Power Limited, so ensure that you fill the online Accommodation and Travel Form https://www.ppa.org.fj/accommodation-summary-2/.