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#YumiStanapVanuatu

Speak.Act.Transform.

event Thursday 24th April 2025
schedule 1pm - 6:30pm

Event Schedule

Time Type Speaker Details
1:00pm Doors & Registration Open
1:30pm Host Mrs. Jennifer Kalpokas Doan Opening by Master Ceremonies
Executive Director of the Balance of Power, Chairperson of Board of BSP
2:00pm Dr. Jimmy Obed Psychiatrist, Head of Mental Health Department, Vanuatu MoH, CEO, Cubic Life Ltd
2:15pm Mr. Jean-Pierre Nirua Vice-Chancellor of NUV, Former Minister of Education & Training, and Francophonie
2:30pm Mr. Philan Kalmanu CEO-Vanuatu Rural Development Bank, Masters (MSc) Econ/Fin/Acc
2:45pm Mr. Jackson Miake Director EXCOCLOUD Company Ltd & Student of Western Sydney University
Studying Cybersecurity & Human Behaviour
3:00pm Mrs. Stephanie Senei Mahuk Partner at Geoffrey Gee & Partners
3:15pm Break Break 1 - 25 minutes
3:40pm Mr. Milroy Cainton Tech Innovation & Entrepreneur
3:55pm Mr. Henry Tamashiro Wings for Change & Betterment Consultant & Former Regional Coordinator APC-EU
at International Organization for Migration (IOM) - UN Migration
4:10pm Mrs. Telstar Jimmy BOP Vanuatu Program Officer, Poet & Literature Advocate
4:25pm Miss. Vepaiamele Trief Student and NextGen Youth Ambassador
4:40pm Mr. Peter Judge Economist & Director of Economics and Research, Pacific Consulting Ltd
4:55pm Break Break 2 - 25 minutes
5:25pm Keynote Marla Dukharan Special Guest Speaker
Leading Economist & Caribbean Policy Advisor
6:00pm Keynote Honorable Prime Minister, Jotham Napat
6:15pm Host Mrs. Jennifer Kalpokas Doan Closing by Master of Ceremony & Closing Cocktail

Our Speakers

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Jennifer Kalpokas Doan

Jennifer Kalpokas Doan

Executive Director of the Balance of Power, Chairperson of Board of BSP

Mrs. Jennifer Kalpokas Doan serves as the Executive Director of the Balance of Power and is the Chairperson of the Board of BSP. She will be the Master of Ceremonies for the event.

Dr. Jimmy Obed

Dr. Jimmy Obed

Psychiatrist, Head of Mental Health Department, Vanuatu MoH

Dr. Jimmy Obed is a psychiatrist serving as the Head of Mental Health Department at the Vanuatu Ministry of Health. He is also the CEO of Cubic Life Ltd.

Jean-Pierre Nirua

Jean-Pierre Nirua

Vice-Chancellor of NUV, Former Minister of Education & Training

Mr. Jean-Pierre Nirua is the Vice-Chancellor of the National University of Vanuatu (NUV). He previously served as the Minister of Education & Training, and Francophonie.

Philan Kalmanu

Philan Kalmanu

CEO-Vanuatu Rural Development Bank

Mr. Philan Kalmanu is the CEO of the Vanuatu Rural Development Bank. He holds a Masters (MSc) in Economics, Finance, and Accounting.

Jackson Miake

Jackson Miake

Director EXCOCLOUD Company Ltd

Mr. Jackson Miake is the Director of EXCOCLOUD Company Ltd and a student at Western Sydney University, studying Cybersecurity & Human Behaviour.

Stephanie Senei Mahuk

Stephanie Senei Mahuk

Partner at Geoffrey Gee & Partners

Mrs. Stephanie Senei Mahuk is a Partner at Geoffrey Gee & Partners, bringing legal expertise to our event.

Milroy Cainton

Milroy Cainton

Tech Innovation & Entrepreneur

Mr. Milroy Cainton is a Tech Innovation specialist and Entrepreneur, bringing technological insights to our discussions.

Henry Tamashiro

Henry Tamashiro

Wings for Change & Betterment Consultant

Mr. Henry Tamashiro is a Wings for Change & Betterment Consultant and Former Regional Coordinator APC-EU at the International Organization for Migration (IOM) - UN Migration.

Telstar Jimmy

Telstar Jimmy

BOP Vanuatu Program Officer, Poet & Literature Advocate

Mrs. Telstar Jimmy is the BOP Vanuatu Program Officer and a passionate Poet & Literature Advocate.

Vepaiamele Trief

Vepaiamele Trief

Student and NextGen Youth Ambassador

Miss. Vepaiamele Trief is a passionate Student and NextGen Youth Ambassador, bringing fresh perspectives and representing the younger generation at our event.

Peter Judge

Peter Judge

Economist & Director of Economics and Research

Mr. Peter Judge is an Economist and Director of Economics and Research at Pacific Consulting Ltd. He brings valuable economic insights and analysis to our event.

Marla Dukharan

Marla Dukharan

Special Guest Speaker - Leading Economist & Caribbean Policy Advisor

Marla Dukharan is a renowned economist and policy advisor, bringing her global expertise to our keynote session. As a leading voice in economic policy in the Caribbean region, she offers valuable insights on sustainable development.

Honorable Prime Minister, Jotham Napat

Honorable Prime Minister, Jotham Napat

Keynote Speaker

The Honorable Prime Minister Jotham Napat brings his vision and leadership to our event as a distinguished keynote speaker. His insights on governance and national development will provide a powerful conclusion to our event.