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
Designated Representative Meeting & Standing Committee Presentations
6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Koasoamw by Mwoalen Wahu Ileilehn Wein Pohnepi - Welcome at Mangrove Bay (All visiting delegations and invited guests) sponsored by Bank of Guam, ASC Trust, BOG Investment Services.
6:30 pm
Traditional performance by Nett Municipal Youth
DAY No. 1
August 19, 2026 (Wednesday) – OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE 28TH MICRONESIAN ISLAND FORUM
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 Student Choir
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 Nauru
The Honorable Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero, Governor of the U.S. Territory of Guam
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
12:00–1:30
Leaders’ Lunch/Presentation Sponsored by UN Human Rights Council on site (Principals plus two)
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
Afternoon Tea
3:00-3:15
Presentation by Regional Trade Committee
3:15-3:30
Leaders Dialogue/Discussion on Presentations
3:30–3:45
Wrap-Up and Announcements
3:45-4:00
Drafting Committee
6:30 PM
Welcome Reception at Hide Away, Principals + 2 (by invitation) sponsored by UNICEF
Traditional Performance at Hideaway by Mwoakilloa Youth
DAY No. 2
August 20, 2026 (Thursday) – 28TH MICRONESIAN ISLAND FORUM
August 20, 2026 (Thursday) – 28TH MICRONESIAN ISLAND FORUM
Masters of the 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 sponsored by SPC (Principals plus two support staff)
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
Youth Group Presentations
3:00-4:00
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
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 Micronesia Challenge & Micronesia Conservation Trust
Traditional Pohnpeian Chant & Cultural Presentation by Sokehs Youth
5:00-9:00
Closing Reception at South Park, Kolonia, Pohnpei, sponsored by the Office of the President, Federated States of Micronesia.
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