Building Leadership Capacity Across Key Pacific Sectors

Event Overview

The Legacy Leadership Symposium 2024 was held in Nadi, Fiji and brought together Pacific leaders for a powerful three-day gathering focused on navigating leadership in a world of shifting challenges.Building on the foundations laid in Tonga the year before, the Fiji symposium expanded the movement, attracting leaders from government, the business and development sectors, civil society, faith communities, media, youth networks, and academia.

The event strengthened the region’s commitment to values based, culturally grounded leadership that honours the Pacific Way while preparing leaders to serve with purpose, clarity, and resilience.

What Took Place on the Day

The programme delivered a rich combination of keynote sessions, leadership workshops, storytelling, panel discussions, and practical learning circles. Participants explored themes including adaptive leadership, navigating uncertainty, building influence with integrity, and strengthening leadership ecosystems across the Pacific.

The environment in Fiji brought warmth, connection, and a sense of unity. Delegates were encouraged to reflect deeply on their purpose, sharpen their leadership mindset, and build strong relationships with fellow leaders from across the region.

Who Was Involved

The symposium gathered a diverse group of leaders representing Fiji and neighbouring Pacific nations. It included senior public servants, faith leaders, entrepreneurs, educators, community advocates, media professionals, and young emerging leaders and development sector practitioners.

The programme was supported by regional leadership practitioners and partners who contributed tools, insights, and cultural depth to the sessions. Participants from the 2023 Tonga symposium attended the Fiji Event, strengthening the growing network of Legacy Leadership alumni.

Why This Event Mattered

LLS 2024 played a pivotal role in expanding the Legacy Leadership movement and reinforcing the need for strong, ethical, and resilient leadership across the Pacific.

The event deepened conversations around integrity, character, identity, and the call for leaders to serve with excellence. It also strengthened connections among Pacific leaders and advanced the region’s long term vision for leadership aligned with the principles of the Blue Pacific Continent.

The growth seen from Tonga to Fiji demonstrated that the Pacific’s appetite for transformational leadership is strong, unified, and impact-oriented.

Accessibility and Venue Info

The Fiji symposium was hosted in a central, modern venue in Denarau, Nadi that supported accessibility and comfort for all participants.

Delegates were provided with clear guidance, support staff, and a welcoming environment that made learning and sharing easy and enjoyable. The venue setup ensured smooth movement, quality engagement, and meaningful interaction throughout the three-day event.