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The world-renowned TEDx platform is returning to Cambodia’s capital this month, bringing together 14 speakers and over 20 performers for a full day of inspiration and innovation. TEDxPhnom Penh 2025, themed “Resilience & Reinvention,” will take place on Sunday, October 12, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the Canadian International School (CIS) Koh Pich.
A Stage for Ideas that Inspire Reinvention
This year’s event promises to spotlight how creativity, courage, and transformation are shaping Cambodia’s next generation of leaders. The diverse speaker lineup includes entrepreneurs, artists, educators, and social innovators who have each navigated change and turned challenges into opportunities.
Among the featured speakers are H.E. Richard Yim, CEO of Quantum Engineering & CJDM, on “The Self-Disruption Blueprint”; Thierry Tea, Vice President of OCIC, with “How to Fly Higher After Life Knocks You Down”; and Sophiline Cheam-Shapiro, acclaimed dancer and choreographer, sharing a message of endurance in “Stay Alive.”
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Other speakers include Batham Oun (Sai), Bodalin Heng, ChanRotha Hor, Chhunny Noem, Dr. Arnie Aniel, Mealyann Saing, Rothsethamony Seng, Sopheak Chheng, Vanna Sann, Vicheka Chourp, and Yasmin Ben Simon — each contributing a deeply personal story about adaptation and growth in modern Cambodia.
Building Community through Collaboration
Behind TEDxPhnom Penh 2025 is a dedicated volunteer team led by Chea Sokhy Bill and Moran Hadad, supported by partners and sponsors from across Cambodia’s business and creative ecosystems. Key organizing partners include OMOHUB and the Cambodia-Israel Chamber of Commerce, with PassApp as the transport partner and BookMe+ handling ticketing.
The event is also backed by major corporate sponsors, including Toyota Cambodia, OCIC, Phnom Penh Media Limited (PPML), CashewNotes, ARDB Bank, ACLEDA Bank, Travo Logistics, and the Cambodia Internet Startup Association, highlighting the growing intersection between innovation, entrepreneurship, and cultural exchange in the Kingdom.
Part of a Global Movement for Ideas
Operating under license from TED, TEDxPhnom Penh is part of a global network of independently organized events that aim to amplify local voices and ideas worth spreading. Each event is tailored to its community, creating a unique blend of global thinking and local storytelling.
TEDxPhnom Penh’s mission is to provide a platform for Cambodian and international thinkers to share transformative ideas that encourage collaboration, resilience, and creative problem-solving.
Event Information
- Date: Sunday, October 12, 2025
- Time: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
- Venue: Canadian International School (CIS), Koh Pich, Phnom Penh
- Tickets: BookMe+
About TED
TED is a global nonprofit organization devoted to spreading ideas through short, powerful talks that explore science, business, art, culture, and innovation. Through independently organized TEDx events, this mission extends to communities around the world — connecting people through the power of ideas.
