TOP EXECUTIVE CONFERENCE 2025 | Forum aims to drive sustainable growth

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From left to right: Sandeep Chauhan, immediate past president – FCEF; Himen Chandra, board director – FCEF; Rowena Taito, TOPEX 2025 chairperson; Charles Goundar, CEO – Telecom Fiji; Samuela Vadei, GM Corporate Services ad Human Resources – Telecom Fiji; and Ashika Nandni, financial controller – Telecom Fiji. Picture: SUPPLIED

Telecom Fiji Ltd has reaffirmed its dedication to building stronger leadership, advancing digital transformation and fostering national dialogue by becoming the Platinum Sponsor of the 2025 Top Executive Conference (TOPEX).

Organised by the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation (FCEF), TOPEX is widely regarded as the country’s most influential platform for business and leadership discussions. Each year, it brings together top executives, policymakers, and industry experts to deliberate on issues that shape Fiji’s economic and social progress. Telecom Fiji’s support for the 2025 edition highlights the company’s broader commitment to driving sustainable growth and equipping leaders with the tools needed to navigate an increasingly complex world.

Enabling leadership for a changing economy

Telecom Fiji’s backing of TOPEX reflects its belief that great leadership is central to Fiji’s future. By investing in the conference, Telecom is helping to ensure that the nation’s decision-makers have access to a forum where they can exchange ideas, explore solutions, and prepare for the challenges ahead.

Chief executive officer Charles Goundar emphasised that Telecom’s involvement stems from its long-standing view that progress is built on collaboration.

“At Telecom Fiji, we believe leadership is the foundation of national development. Supporting TOPEX allows us to contribute to conversations that matter – innovation, digital transformation, and inclusive growth. We are committed to ensuring that Fiji’s executives and policymakers have the opportunity to engage in dialogue that drives meaningful outcomes,” he said.

Driving digital innovation

As the country’s leading telecommunications provider, Telecom has been at the forefront of enabling digital connectivity. From investing in its nationwide fibre backbone to introducing cutting-edge satellite connectivity solutions, the company continues to transform the way businesses and communities’ access and use technology.

Through TOPEX 2025, Telecom aims to support discussions that inspire leaders to embrace technology as a driver of resilience, efficiency, and competitiveness. By placing digital transformation at the heart of the conversation, the company is reinforcing its role as a catalyst for innovation across industries.

Supporting national dialogue

One of the enduring strengths of TOPEX lies in its ability to bring together leaders from both the public and private sectors. For Telecom Fiji, supporting such a platform goes beyond sponsorship – it is an investment in dialogue that strengthens decision-making across the nation.

By serving as Platinum Sponsor, Telecom is helping ensure that TOPEX 2025 remains a dynamic and impactful event. Its contribution will support enhanced digital engagement, promote greater knowledge-sharing, and encourage more meaningful connections among participants.

A shared vision with FCEF

Telecom Fiji’s partnership with FCEF is built on shared values of innovation, resilience, and collaboration. Both organisations recognise that the strength of Fiji’s economy depends on the ability of its leaders to adapt to global challenges while identifying opportunities for growth.

FCEF has welcomed Telecom’s support, noting that it demonstrates confidence in the importance of leadership dialogue during a period marked by rapid technological change and evolving global markets.

Beyond business: Empowering communities

Telecom Fiji’s support for TOPEX complements its wider efforts to drive development across Fiji. Beyond its role as a telecommunications provider, the company invests in education, health, and rural connectivity, ensuring that communities benefit from the opportunities technology brings.

By backing TOPEX, Telecom is sending a clear message: sustainable growth requires strong leadership paired with inclusive innovation. The company sees the conference as an avenue to inspire not only executives but also entire industries to think boldly about Fiji’s future.

Looking ahead

TOPEX 2025 is set to deliver thought-provoking sessions on leadership, digital transformation, and economic resilience. With Telecom Fiji’s commitment as Platinum Sponsor, the event promises to be more than just a conference – it will be a catalyst for action and collaboration.

For Telecom, supporting TOPEX 2025 is an extension of its mission to empower Fiji through connectivity, innovation, and leadership. The company’s commitment underscores its belief that when leaders are equipped with knowledge and vision, businesses and communities alike are positioned to thrive.