WIBF History
Indigenous Leadership Development Institute Inc. (ILDII), an Indigenous run not-for-profit organization located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada (incorporated in 2000), initiated the World Indigenous Business Forum (WIBF), in partnership with leaders of host countries representing Indigenous communities.
Where We’ve Been
The WIBF draws attention to Indigenous Economic Development and has previously been held in the following countries:
- 2011 New York City, USA
- 2012 Sydney, Australia
- 2013 Windhoek, Namibia
- 2014 Guatemala
- 2015 Oahu, Hawaii
- 2016 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
- 2017 Santiago, Chile
- 2018 Rotorua, New Zealand
- 2019 Vancouver, Canada
- 2020 Virtual Forum
- 2021 Virtual Forum
- 2022 Villavicencio, Meta, Colombia
The 2023 Forum will be held in the city of Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, October 24-26 2023!
Papua New Guinea is Waiting for You
Check Out the Headlines
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw9YhIH42Qs
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2cjzEa6LAQ
- https://www.pngfacts.com/news/world-indigenous-business-forum-to-provide-opportunity-for-png-smes-to-showcase-products
- https://www.looppng.com/business/png-will-host-wibf-2023-118183
- https://www.looppng.com/business/png-prepares-wibf-2023-steering-committee-118186
- http://miti-gov-pg.site/ministry-press-statements/
- https://youtu.be/-Hz3cB2Z6Sg
- https://www.facebook.com/EMTVonline/videos/865180361404214/
2023 Official Sponsors & Partners
On behalf of the organizers and participants of the World Indigenous Business forum in Papua New Guinea October 24-26th, 2023, we would like to announce our sponsors and express our gratitude for their generous support and unwavering commitment to the cause of promoting indigenous entrepreneurship in the country. This support will be instrumental in making the WIBF a resounding success. Thank you for your invaluable support.
WIBF 2023 Official Host
Welcome and Closing Reception Sponsor
Supporting Sponsor
