THE Pacific region’s premier technology event, Fiji Tech Summit 2025, officially kicks off today, Thursday October 30, 2025, at the InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, Natadola, bringing together over 350 delegates, over 25 international speakers and over 25 exhibitors for two days of innovation and knowledge exchange.
The opening ceremony will be officiated by Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Filimoni Vosarogo this morning, marking the official start to the 4th Annual Fiji Tech Summit, hosted by Datec (Fiji) Pte Ltd.
Under the theme “Connecting Pacific through Technology,” the summit features more than 30 sessions delivered by industry experts from leading global technology firms.
Discussions will focus on the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing businesses today, with a strong emphasis on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence integration.
The two-day program includes an exceptional lineup of technology leaders sharing insights on cutting-edge solutions:
- Joshua Alcock (Fortinet) – Statecraft VS SCADA: Modernising While Mitigating OT Risk in Evolving Threat Landscape;
- Paul Armstrong (Lenovo) – Unlock the Future: AI, Cybersecurity, Sustainability, Cloud and Digital Transformation;
- Kurt Brandon (WatchGuard) – Simplifying Secure Access: Zero-Trust and the Future of Connectivity;
- Aaron Jacobs (Sophos) – Breach to Burnout: What Real Incidents Teach Us About Cyber Readiness;
- Andrew Hargreaves & Andrew Edwards (Veeam) – Radical Resilience: Ensuring Business Continuity with Veeam;
- Andy Malakooti (Microsoft) – Refresh Your Endpoints with Copilot+ PCs and Harness AI Capabilities at the Edge;
- Dan McLean (Barracuda) – Cybersecurity Resilience in the Face of Modernisation; and,
- Craig Brannigan (Nutanix) – Simplify Your Workload Migration: Tackling Networking Complexities with Hybrid Multicloud.
Additional presentations will cover topics ranging from AI-powered boardroom solutions to data protection, cloud storage, and professional device innovations.
Commenting on the summit, Datec (Fiji) Pte Ltd chief executive officer Vinit Nand said: “This summit represents a pivotal moment for businesses in our region. The calibre of speakers we have assembled this year is truly exceptional, with experts from the world’s leading technology companies sharing their knowledge and experience directly with Pacific businesses. The sessions on cybersecurity and AI integration are particularly timely and will equip delegates with strategies to navigate the evolving digital landscape securely while leveraging new technologies for growth.”
Mr Nand said beyond the outstanding presentations, the exhibition showcases the latest in disruptive technologies, productivity solutions and enterprise systems.
“This is not just an event – it’s a unique platform for direct engagement with the technology giants driving the digital revolution worldwide.”
The summit features an extensive exhibition area, where delegates can experience hands-on demonstrations of the latest technologies across cybersecurity, AI-driven solutions, cloud infrastructure, enterprise networking and IoT solutions.
The event also includes networking sessions, breakout discussions and evening entertainment, including a cocktail reception, ballroom dinner and beachfront party.
Since its inception in 2022, the Fiji Tech Summit has rapidly evolved into the region’s most anticipated B2B technology gathering, consistently connecting Pacific businesses with global technology vendors.
The summit continues through Friday, October 31, 2025.
