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SUPPORTING PARTNERS
4th WEPA 2025, Oceania Edition
The 4th Edition World of Executive PA 2025 conference is Papua New Guinea’s premier gathering designed to empower, inspire, and upskill today’s most critical business support professionals.
Over the course of two dynamic days, attendees will engage with leading voices from the corporate world, regional experts, and peer-level mentors to explore the evolving role of Executive Assistants and administrative professionals in an increasingly digital and strategic workplace.
This conference will draw professionals from across the Pacific and neighboring countries, creating a regional hub for collaboration, professional development, and networking.
Conference Overview
After gaining much success in Asia and with request and demand from Papua New Guinea, WEventz takes a great pleasure to welcome you to the 4th Edition World of Executive PA 2025 (WEPA2025), Ocenia Edition, which sit to be held in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.
A 4-day specially curated conference and post conference masterclass that brings together PAs and EAs around the region at one single platform. Join WEPA and equip yourself with then necessary knowledge and tools required by Top Level PAs.
The WEPA2025 will showcase the following key themes: -
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The evolving role of an Executive Assistant
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Digital fluency & Tech tools for Admin professionals
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Workplace communication, Influence & Assertiveness
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Time. Task & Stress Management Strategies
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Emotional Intelligence & Professional Resilience
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Career Growth & Personal Branding for EAs & PAs
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Cross-Cultural Etiquette & Protocol in the Pacific
OUR SPEAKERS
Grant Herbert
Transformational Leadership Expert
People Builders
Australia
By using experience from his own journey of imperfection in his military and corporate careers, Grant has empowered thousands of people to escape the performance trap, cut themselves some slack, learn from their experiences and enjoy success in being whoever they are called to be in every area of their life.
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With nearly 40 years experience in developing leaders, Grant has learned that the key is to first help them replace all the mindsets and behaviours that are currently sabotaging their results. Once that foundation is built, they actually implement what he teaches them. This ensures fast results and a high ROI.
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Whether it is in the corporate boardroom, the business seminar or the conference venue, his stories and strategies will inspire in you a desire to change and then show you how to do so. In his own authentic yet powerful way, he guides you through your surface story into the real issues hidden below.
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Grant is the Founder and Global Managing Partner of People Builders, a leading training and coaching solutions provider throughout APAC, EMEA and the USA.
Engage Grant today to bring out the best in you and your organisation.
SPEAKER & TRAINER
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Pravena K
Founder & CEO
Virtual Assistance Asia
Malaysia
Ranked #32 among Malaysia’s Top 200 Female Linkedin Creators, Pravena's achievement reflects her leadership in virtual assistance, digital presence, and personal development, reinforcing Virtual Assistance Asia’s commitment to empowering businesses and professionals through strategic digital solutions.
Today, as the CEO of Virtual Assistance Asia, Pravena helps entrepreneurs, professionals, and corporations unlock their true potential. She’s had the privilege of working with top companies in pharma, finance, engineering, and corporate sectors, optimizing operations and building sustainable growth strategies.
Over the years, Pravena has trained 1000+ professionals and collaborated on youth empowerment initiatives to help young talent build skills for the digital era.
SPEAKERS PANEL
Jagdeep Dahiya has over 2 decades of progressive experience in a wide variety of roles. He was the Director of Australia-PNG Economics Partnership (APEP), with strong focus on women empowerment, climate change and public diplomacy. He was also the Country Lead and Technical Specialist in UNCDF, being part of various UN Joint Programs with sister UN agencies and active member of the UN Country Team as Co-Chair of 'Prosperity' Priority Working Group. Jagdeep established UNCDF PNG Country Program, raising more than US$ 8mn in funds and 10-person strong team, delivering innovative projects in inclusive finance, entrepreneurship, Agri and climate finance benefitting over 150,000 people & developing the eco-system. He has hands on experience in designing, fund raising and implementing projects using innovation and digitization towards achievement of SGDs.
Joanne Gallop is an experienced Executive Assistant with over 20 years of experience in executive support roles. She has developed strong organisational, problem-solving, and project management skills that enables her to deliver exceptional support. She is passionate about advancing the profession and recognition of administrative professionals.
She is the Assistant to Directors - Development and Growth & People, Culture and Capability in Selwyn District Council. Prior to that, Joanne as the Executive Assistant in Apollo Projects, EA to Chief Executive in Christchurch City Council, EA in IHC New Zealand and have held many more EA/PA positions.
Mona M Amid is a behavior analyst, emotional intelligence expert, and leadership coach dedicated to empowering individuals and organizations through the science of human behavior. With over two decades of experience in training, coaching, and education, she specializes in helping professionals develop emotional intelligence (EI) as a core leadership skill.
Her expertise extends across corporate, government, and non-profit sectors, where she has delivered impactful talks and training on leadership, mental wellness, and emotional resilience. She has spoken at numerous international conferences, helping leaders and teams enhance communication, productivity, and workplace culture.
As the Group Chief Executive Officer of Teachers Savings and Loan Society Ltd., Michael’s leadership is defined by an unwavering commitment to financial inclusivity and the principles of ethical banking. With over two decades at the helm, his organization has grown to become the largest credit union in Papua New Guinea and the South Pacific, extending their reach into banking, insurance, and property investments. Michael’s competencies in new business development, finance, and executive management have enabled them to deliver substantial organizational achievements. At TISA Bank, a subsidiary of their society, his governance expertise has been a driving force in upholding high standards of integrity and service. Together with his team, they continue to forge a path toward excellence in the finance industry.
OBJECTIVES
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Equip participants with future-ready skills to excel in evolving administrative roles
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Explore new trends in digital tools, communication, and workplace management
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Foster leadership, resilience, and emotional intelligence in high-demand environments
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Create regional networks among administrative professionals
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Recognize and elevate the strategic value of executive support roles
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Gain practical insights to smart decision-making and problem solving
