Event Date
16-18 Feb 2026
Event Location
Apia, Samoa
Event Tags
Conference Event
Register now for our inaugural Congress in Samoa!
We are pleased to announce that our inaugural Pacific Academy of Sciences Congress: Harnessing the Knowledge of the Pacific, is taking place on 16 to 18 February 2026 in Apia, Samoa. This is a free event thanks to the generous support of the International Science Council Regional Focal Point for Asia and the Pacific funded by the Australian Government Department of Industry, Science and Resources.
Across three collaborative days, we’ll bring the region and partners together to bridge knowledge gaps, foster collaboration, and strengthen stakeholder capacity.
Highlights at a glance:
Samoan welcome ceremony
Induction of 2025 PAS Fellows
Visionary keynotes including:
Dr Saia Ma'u Piukala, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific
Sir Ashley Bloomfield, CE PHF Science
Prof Letuimanu'asina Emma Kruse Vaai, Pro Chancellor National University of Samoa
Expert panels, poster sessions, and collaborative activities
Curated networking
Ready to attend?
Register now via the button below. Registration is free but spaces are limited.



