The recent investment conference in Sydney, Australia, has raised serious questions regarding its actual benefits for Papua New Guinea (PNG). Prime Minister James Marape lauded the event, but critics demand accountability for prior conferences, questioning the tangible outcomes, such as new investments and business transactions. Concerns also arise about the expenses incurred by the PNG delegation and the necessity of traveling abroad to hear local leaders speak. The article emphasizes that the government must justify these costly events, as many attendees appear to benefit more from the experience than from actual business opportunities, leading to perceptions of PNG as an embarrassment on the international stage.