Savusavu, Fiji, to Host 8th Pacific Media Summit in September 2026

Fiji's Savusavu Prepares for Regional Media Gathering

The picturesque town of Savusavu, Fiji, is set to host the 8th Pacific Media Summit from September 21 to 25, 2026. This significant regional event will bring together an estimated 150 to 200 media delegates, including journalists, editors, media executives, academics, development partners, and donors from across the Pacific.

The summit, jointly organized by the Fijian Media Association (FMA) and the Pacific Islands News Association (PINA), will operate under the theme 'Reaching the Remote: Media and Digital Innovation for a Connected Blue Pacific'. PINA President Kalafi Moala emphasized the summit's importance, stating it is 'our region's most important platform for strengthening media solidarity and innovation, ensuring that even the most remote communities are connected, informed and heard'. FMA General Secretary Stanley Simpson expressed enthusiasm for Fiji's role as host, noting, 'We look forward to welcoming our Pacific colleagues to Savusavu as we explore how media and digital innovation can better serve our island communities and advance a truly connected Blue Pacific'.

Key Discussions and Format

The five-day event will feature a comprehensive program designed to address contemporary challenges and opportunities within the Pacific media landscape. Delegates will engage in:

• Panel discussions
• Keynote speeches
• Technical workshops
• Networking sessions

Niue Hosted Previous Summit in 2024

The decision to hold the 8th Pacific Media Summit in Savusavu follows Fiji's successful bid during the 7th Pacific Media Summit, which took place in Niue in September 2024. The 7th summit, held from September 21-26, 2024, was organized by PINA, the Niue Media Association, and the Government of Niue. It gathered approximately 80 media delegates from over 10 Pacific Island countries.

Niue's Prime Minister Dalton Tagelagi officially opened the 7th summit, which was themed 'Charting a Resilient Future: Pacific Media Navigating Press Freedoms, AI & Geopolitical Interests'. Discussions in Niue focused on media resilience, the impact of artificial intelligence, safeguarding press freedoms, climate change, and journalistic independence. The event also coincided with Niue's 50th anniversary of self-governance.

PINA's Enduring Role in Pacific Media

The Pacific Media Summit is a biennial event, underscoring PINA's role as the premier regional organization for media professionals. PINA connects radio, television, newspapers, magazines, online services, national associations, and journalism schools across 23 Pacific island countries. Established with its first formal founding meeting in September 1974, PINA's headquarters are located in Suva, Fiji.