O VAI OE
“What water do you come from?”
An annual Pacific Trade & Arts Expo, run by Pacific Discovery Network — the first Pacific-owned international trade platform for Pacific-made goods, arts, and services.
Register your interestA question of origin
O Vai Oe— Tahitian for “What water do you come from?” A question of origin, identity, and belonging. It is an invitation to bring who you are, and where you come from, to the world.
O Vai Oe is an annual expo connecting Pacific producers, artists, and service providers with international buyers and government trade partners. It rotates between host economies, with year one in Auckland, Aotearoa New Zealand.
“Bring who you are, and where you come from, to the world.”
Three pillars
Artists & Makers
Wearable art, tapa, contemporary Pacific design, fashion, and cultural craft.
Exporters & Producers
Food, agriculture, artisan goods, and ocean-sourced products ready for new markets.
Digital & Services
Tech businesses, tourism operators, consultants, and service providers.
How it works
List on PDN
Every exhibitor has a Pacific Discovery Network listing. Free to claim or create.
Apply to exhibit
Register your interest and apply to showcase at the expo.
Connect with buyers
Meet importers, buyers, and government trade partners.
Grow your export reach
Turn visibility into market access and lasting trade relationships.
Register your interest
Be part of something significant. We'll be in touch as O Vai Oe develops.
Good to know
When is the first expo?+
Planned for 2028, Auckland. Exact dates to be confirmed.
Who can exhibit?+
Any Pacific-owned, diaspora-owned, or Pacific-aligned service business.
Do I need a PDN listing?+
Yes. All exhibitors will have a Pacific Discovery Network listing — free to claim or create.
I'm a government or trade agency — how do I get involved?+
See our Partners & Investors page for partnership options.
I'm an importer or buyer — how do I attend?+
Register your interest above and select Importer/Buyer as your role.
Building the first Pacific-owned international trade platform — together.
Partners & investors — learn more