28th Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF) - Schedule
State of Pohnpei Federated States of Micronesia State of Kosrae Republic of the Marshall Islands Republic of Naoero Micronesian Islands Forum Republic of Palau State of Yap Guam CNMI State of Chuuk

PRE-FORUM – August 17, 2026 (Monday)

All Day
  • Welcoming of Delegation
  • Designated Representatives meeting
  • Standing Committee Meetings
  • Registration of Participants

PRE-FORUM – August 18, 2026 (Tuesday)

All Day
Welcome of the Delegation
All Day
Designated Representative Meeting & Standing Committee Presentations
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Formal welcome reception presided over by Mwoalen Wahu Lleilehn Wein Pohnpei - Welcome at Mangrove Bay (All visiting delegations and invited guests)
6:30 pm
Traditional performance by Nett Municipal Youth

DAY No. 1 – August 19, 2026 (Wednesday)

OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE 28TH MICRONESIAN ISLAND FORUM

Masters of Ceremony: Mr. Patterson K. Shed / Keana Segal
8:00 – 9:00
Registration and arrival of Leaders
9:00 – 9:05
Invocation by Vicar Augustine Barnabas
9:00 – 10:00
Opening Session
  • Posting of the Micronesian Islands Forum Flags and the Pohnpei State Flag
  • FSM & Pohnpei State Anthems by Ohmine Students Music Club
  • Call to Order by the Outgoing 27th MIF Chair, Her Excellency Hilda C. Heine, President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands.
  • Transfer of Chairmanship to the incoming 28th MIF Chair, The Honorable Stevenson A. Joseph.
10:00 – 12:00
Delivery of Statements
  • Opening Statement by the Chair, the Honorable Governor Stevenson A. Joseph
  • His Excellency Surangel S. Whipps Jr., President of the Republic of Palau
  • His Excellency Wesley W. Simina, President of the Federated States of Micronesia
  • Her Excellency Hilda C. Heine, President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands
  • His Excellency David W. R. Adeang, President of the Republic of Naoero - represented by Special Envoy and Head of Delegation Honorable Rennier Gadabu
  • The Honorable Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero, Governor of the U.S. Territory of Guam - represented by Head of Delegation Rikki Rae Orsini, Director of Policy
  • The Honorable Alexander Narruhn, Governor of Chuuk State, FSM
  • The Honorable Tulensa W. Palik, Governor of Kosrae State, FSM
  • The Honorable Francis Itimai, Governor of Yap State, FSM
  • The Honorable David M. Apatang, Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands – represented by Head of Delegation Clement Joseph Bermudes Jr.
12:00 – 1:30
Leaders’ Lunch / Open for Bilateral Dialogue between Leaders and delegations
1:30 – 1:45
Annual Report from MIF Secretariat
1:45 – 2:00
Presentation by the Regional Education Committee
2:00 – 2:15
Presentation by the Regional Health Committee
2:15 – 2:30
Presentation by the Regional Transportation Committee
2:30 – 2:45
Presentation by the Regional Tourism Committee
2:45 – 3:00
Presentation by Regional Trade Committee
3:00 – 3:30
Leaders Dialogue / Discussion on Presentations
3:30 – 3:45
Afternoon Tea
3:45 – 4:00
Wrap-Up and Announcements
4:00 – 5:00
Drafting Committee
6:30 PM
Welcome Reception at Hide Away, Principals + 2 (by invitation)
Traditional Performance at Hideaway by Mwoakilloa Youth

DAY No. 2 – August 20, 2026 (Thursday)

28TH MICRONESIAN ISLAND FORUM & POST FORUM

Masters of Ceremony: Mr. Patterson K. Shed / Keana Segal
8:00 – 9:00
Registration & Arrival of Leaders
9:00 – 9:05
Introduction of Day 2 by the MC Chief of Staff
9:05 – 9:20
Presentation by the Micronesia Challenge Committee (MC)
9:20 – 9:35
Presentation by the Regional Invasive Species Council (RISC)
9:35 – 9:45
Presentation by the Pacific Islands Regional Recycling Initiative Council
9:45 – 10:00
Presentation by the Regional Energy Committee
10:00 – 10:15
Morning Tea
10:15 – 10:30
Presentation by the Regional Ocean Resource Committee
10:30 – 11:00
Leaders' Dialogue/Discussion on Presentations
11:00 – 12:00
Lunch
12:00 – 12:15
Presentation by the Regional Climate Change Committee
12:15 – 12:30
Presentation by the Regional Gender Equality Committee
12:30 – 12:45
Presentation by the Regional Information Communication Technology Committee
12:45 – 1:00
Presentation by the Regional Workforce Development Council
1:00 – 1:30
Leaders' Dialogue/Discussion on Presentations
1:30 – 1:45
Afternoon Tea
1:45 – 2:00
FANGO
2:00 – 2:15
Youth Group Presentations
3:00 – 4:30
Drafting Committee
4:30 PM
Dinner Reception hosted by U Paramount Chief, Wasalapalap Sahngoro, and Traditional Leaders at Saladak Gym, Weisohn U
6:30 – 7:00
Traditional Pohnpeian Chant & Cultural Presentation by U Municipal Youth

Day No. 3 – August 21, 2026 (Friday)

POST FORUM

All Day
Picnic or Sightseeing (Registered Participants)
9:00 AM
Retreat at AA GetAway by Principals plus two support staff
12:00 – 1:00
Lunch hosted by
Cultural
Traditional Pohnpeian Chant & Cultural Presentation by Sokehs Youth
5:00 – 9:00
Closing Reception at South Park, Kolonia, Pohnpei,
Signing of the 28th MIF Resolutions and Communiqué
5:30 – 6:00
Traditional Pohnpeian Chant & Cultural Presentation by IHoM Group
6:00 – 6:30
Traditional Pohnpeian Chant & Cultural Presentation by Sapwuafik Group
Senpehn Community Folk Singers
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