Events and Training
Stay informed and inspired with our public information engagement & advocacy events. Be part of our dynamic training sessions, designed to enhance skills, share industry insights, and connect media professionals across Papua New Guinea.
MCPNG 2025 Training
The MCPNG’s training calendar opened with a Foundations of Journalism Training of Trainers workshop in Port Moresby in February.
PNG National Press Club
The Media Council of PNG’s PNG National Press Club (PNGNPC) is the Council’s signature public discussion exchange platform.
This is aimed at strengthening rapport and discussion between the industry, Newsmakers, and the general public.
MCPNG ‘Monthly After Deadline Media Mixers’
MCPNG Monthly After Deadline Media Mixers bring together media members of the Council to interact, engage and network with other industry professionals and people in the news.
These networking events are where media representatives can speak to the work they do, and collaborate with like-minded professionals from other sectors in both government and the corporate sector.
Newsmakers Series
The MCPNG Newsmakers Series of events is the Council’s signature discussion event which occurs four to six times a year, and includes in-person events and/or exclusive online or TV discussions with top names in news, politics and culture.
2025 PNG Media Awards
The 2025 PNG Media Awards signals the return of this annual MCPNG Event as a beacon of encouragement for journalists and media to continue investigative work, adhere to professional ethical standards, and be dedicated to truth and transparency, aiming to foster an environment where these values are increasingly recognized and upheld.