Cambodia Investment Review
The International Business Chamber Cambodia (IBC), through its Supply Chain Working Group, will host a business forum on Domestic Trade and Export on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Phnom Penh.
The forum will convene policymakers, private sector leaders and development partners to discuss how Cambodia can strengthen domestic trade linkages while improving export readiness amid evolving regional and global trade conditions. H.E. Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce, will attend the event as Honorable Guest Speaker, delivering keynote remarks.
Strengthening Domestic Trade
The first panel will focus on Domestic Trade, examining supply chain coordination, distribution networks and private sector collaboration. The session will be moderated by Ms. Vanseka Sok, Managing Partner at Sok Siphana Sethalay.
Panel 1: Domestic Trade
- Mr. Patrick Davenport, Director, BRM Agro
- Mr. Charles Geschke, Director, Worldbridge Group
- Mr. Stephane Pariente, Chief Retail Business Officer, Wing Shop
Advancing Trade and Export Readiness
The second panel will address Trade and Export, with discussions centered on export preparedness, standards and market access for Cambodian businesses. The session will be moderated by Mr. Parth Borkotoky, Chairperson of the IBC Supply Chain Working Group.
Panel 2: Trade and Export
- Mr. Naoya Kaneko, Independent Agro-Industry and Export Readiness Advisor (Cambodia)
- Mr. Paul Keogh, Facility Director, CAPRED
Event Information
The forum will run from 8:30am to 11:00am, with registration opening at 8:00am. Attendance is priced at $25 for IBC members and $35 for non-members, inclusive of breakfast. The event is positioned as a practical platform for aligning policy direction with private sector priorities across Cambodia’s domestic trade and export sectors.
