Please note: Because French Polynesia is across the International Date Line from New Zealand, the Air Tahiti Nui flight departs Auckland on Sunday 22 November 2026 but arrives in Tahiti on Saturday 21 November 2026 (local time).

Saturday 21 November – Arrival Day

10:00pm – Air Tahiti Nui flight arrives in Tahiti (Local Time)

10:15pm – Meet & Greet by PAYA Tahiti Team at Faa'a International Airport

Distribution of welcome packs and local information

10:45pm – Airport transfer to Lycée Hôtelier de Tahiti

11:15pm – Accommodation check-in

11:45pm – Light refreshments available

Overnight

Sunday 22 November – Moorea Cultural & Island Day Trip

• 6:30am – 7:30am – Breakfast

• 8:30am – Ferry transfer to Moorea

• 9:30am – 12:00pm – Moorea Discovery Experience

Guided cultural and environmental activities

Introduction to Polynesian history, traditions and way of life

• 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch in Moorea

• 1:00pm – 3:00pm – Team Building & Leadership Activities

Delegate networking

Talanoa

• 3:00pm – 4:30pm – Free time and exploration

• 4:30pm – Ferry back to Tahiti

• 6:30pm – 8:30pm – Welcome Reception

Welcome remarks from PAYA

Introduction of delegates and volunteers

Government, sponsor and stakeholder guests

Cultural performances

Networking opportunity

Monday 23 November – Leadership, Culture & Governance

• 6:30am – 7:30am – Breakfast

• 8:00am – 9:30am – Opening Ceremony

Prayer

Welcome speeches

Cultural performances

Official opening

• 9:30am – 10:30am – Team Building Activities

• 10:30am – 10:45am – Morning Tea

• 10:45am – 12:15pm – Understanding French Polynesia

History, culture, governance and contemporary issues

Guest speakers from government, academia and community organisations

• 12:15pm – 1:15pm – Lunch

• 1:15pm – 2:00pm – Introduction to Reo Tahiti

Interactive language and cultural session

• 2:00pm – 3:30pm – Group Project Challenge Launch

Formation of project teams

Challenge briefing and project planning

• 3:30pm – 5:00pm – Visit to the Assembly of French Polynesia

Meeting with elected representatives

Discussion on youth participation and public leadership

• 6:00pm – Dinner

• 7:00pm – Tok Tok Session

Regional youth dialogue and networking

Tuesday 24 November – Innovation, Sustainability & Project Presentations

• 6:30am – 7:30am – Breakfast

• 8:00am – 10:00am – Workshop: Youth Leadership for Pacific Futures

Leadership in a changing Pacific

Innovation, entrepreneurship and community impact

• 10:00am – 10:30am – Morning Tea

• 10:30am – 12:00pm – Blue Pacific Dialogue

Ocean stewardship

Climate resilience

Island economies and sustainability

• 12:00pm – 1:00pm – Lunch

• 1:00pm – 2:30pm – Stakeholder Engagement Session

Young entrepreneurs

Community leaders

Private sector representatives

• 2:30pm – 4:30pm – Group Project Challenge Development Session

Mentoring and final preparation

• 4:30pm – 5:30pm – Site Visit

Local enterprise, educational institution or community initiative

• 6:30pm – 9:00pm – Closing Dinner, Cultural Showcase & Project Presentations

Presentation of Group Project Challenge projects to invited stakeholders and guests

Certificate presentation

Delegate reflections

Recognition of outstanding project

Cultural performances

Closing remarks

Wednesday 25 November – Departure Day

• 6:00am – 7:00am – Farewell Breakfast

• 7:00am – Check-out and Airport transfer

• 7:10am – Arrive at airport

• 9:10am – Air Tahiti Nui flight departs Tahiti