Purpose
To celebrate the achievements of young innovators, foster a culture of creativity and entrepreneurship, and inspire the next generation of changemakers in Cambodia.
Join Cambodia’s leading platform for innovators, entrepreneurs, builders, and changemakers shaping the future.
The RISE Week 2026 is a capstone event celebrating young innovators from Tech for Kids Academy’s flagship programs: Technovation x Future Digital Talents and Kid-Kathon and the other programs. It will showcase student projects, announce competition winners, and inspire future generations while highlighting the value of technology and entrepreneurship education.
To celebrate the achievements of young innovators, foster a culture of creativity and entrepreneurship, and inspire the next generation of changemakers in Cambodia.
RISE Week is intended for students from primary to university level who are interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, and technology. It also welcomes young aspiring changemakers, educators, and mentors who want to support and engage in youth development and experiential learning programs.
Deputy Prime Minister
Minister of Education, Youth and Sports
Meet the leaders shaping the conversation.
CEO & Co-Founder
Tech for Kids
Tech for Kids Alumni
Grinnell College, Iowa, USA
Tech for kids Alumni
UWC Robert Bosch, Freiburg, Germany
Tech for Kids Alumni
Beltei International School, Cambodia
Tech for Kids Alumni
Phnom Penh
Community Coordinator
Raspberry Pi Foundations, United Kingdom
| Time | Room A | Main Hall (TC x FDT) | Room B (GameQuest & Coolest Projects) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08:00 AM | Arrival and Registration | ||
| 09:00 AM | Welcome Remarks by Mr. PIDOR Lydet, Founder & CEO of Tech for Kids Academy | ||
| 09:20 AM | Panel Discussion | Pitch Rehearsal | Pitch Rehearsal |
| 11:30 AM | Lunch Break | ||
| 13:00 PM | Pitching Round 1 | Pitching Round 1 | |
| 14:00 PM | Break | Break | |
| 14:30 PM | Pitching Round 2 | Pitching Round 2 | |
| 15:50 PM | Judge Deliberation | Judge Deliberation | |
| 16:30 PM | Closing and End of Day 1 | ||
| 12:30 PM | Arrival of Guests and Registration |
|---|---|
| 13:00 PM | Arrival of VIP Guests |
| 13:05 PM | Visit Booth Exhibition |
| 13:20 PM | Arrival at Hall |
| 13:30 PM | National Anthem of Cambodia |
| 13:40 PM | Welcome Speech by Mr. Pidor Lydet, Co-Founder and CEO of Tech for Kids Academy |
| 13:50 PM | Video Recap of RISE Week |
| 14:00 PM | Interest Speech by the Representatives of Ministry of Post and Telecommunications |
| 14:30 PM | Opening Remark by H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Minister of Education, Youth and Sports |
| 15:00 PM | Group Photo and Departure of VIP Guests |
| 15:10 PM | Product Showcase: Future Forward by Mr. Pidor Lydet, Co-Founder and CEO of Tech for Kids Academy |
| 15:30 PM |
Result Announcement and Award Handing
|
| 16:00 PM | Certificate of Completion Handing |
| 16:40 PM | Closing Speech and Photo Session |
Secure your seat now and join a curated community of innovators.
Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport
Ministry of Post and Telecommunications
CBRD Fund
Tech for Kids
Khmer Enterprise
Education & Future Abroad
Toptimize Innovation
American University of Phnom Penh
AUPP Liger Leadership Academy
Grab
CC-Times
Agefrom 6 years to 16 years
