Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how people learn, work, create products, operate organizations, and solve complex problems. For Cambodia's young people, the question is no longer whether AI will affect their future, but whether they will have the knowledge, networks, confidence, and opportunities needed to shape that future themselves. To support this transition, Toptimize Co., Ltd. is convening Pie & AI: Phnom Penh - Master Your AI before Using AI. Date: Saturday, 25 July 2026 Time: 10:00 AM-12:00 PM Venue: , American University of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh Participation: Free, with limited places for 30-60 university students, recent graduates, and young professionals The session will be organized by Toptimize Co., Ltd. and will run in parallel with RISE Week 2026, organized by Tech for Kids Academy. Why This Community Matters Cambodia has a growing population of ambitious students, educators, entrepreneurs, professionals, and technology practitioners. However, access to practical AI knowledge, mentors, industry exposure, and responsible innovation communities remains uneven. This initiative aims to help close that gap by creating an accessible platform where participants can: · Learn about emerging AI applications and career pathways; · Understand the capabilities and limitations of AI; · Explore responsible and human-centred approaches to technology; · Meet educators, product builders, entrepreneurs, and industry practitioners; · Discover opportunities to develop practical projects and ventures; and · Participate in a longer-term learning and innovation community. Our longer-term intention The ambition is not to organize a single event. It is to begin building a sustainable community that connects awareness, skills, experimentation, professional opportunities, entrepreneurship, and responsible innovation. A Focused And Interactive Event Format Rather than relying on long formal presentations, the event will adopt a concise and highly interactive format: · Welcome remarks and introduction to the community; · Two focused six-minute keynote speeches; · A 45-minute moderated panel discussion; · A 15-minute audience Q&A; · Community call to action and group photograph; and · An informal networking session. Panel focus The panel will explore: Skills, Products and Responsible Innovation for Cambodia's AI Future. Participants will hear practical perspectives on the competencies students should develop, how AI can be integrated into products and services, why human-centred design still matters, and how responsible AI principles should guide innovation. Confirmed Speakers Monyrath Buntoun will contribute the academic, technology education, and responsible-AI perspective. Her areas of specialization and research interest include software engineering, machine learning, computer vision, deep learning, and AI ethics. Ear Uy will bring a practical digital-product and human-centred design perspective, including experience in developing technology-enabled products and connecting innovation with genuine user needs. The session will be hosted and moderated by Lydet PIDOR, Founder and CEO of Toptimize Co., Ltd. and Founder and CEO of Tech for Kids Academy. Who Should Join? The event is particularly relevant for: · University students from technical and non-technical disciplines; · Recent graduates exploring future career pathways; · Young professionals interested in AI and digital transformation; · Aspiring founders and product builders; · Educators and mentors; · Public- and private-sector professionals; and · Individuals interested in responsible technology and innovation. Accessible to new learners No advanced technical background is required. Participants should bring curiosity, thoughtful questions, and an interest in learning how AI can be applied to meaningful real-world challenges. Registration Participation is free, but places are limited to maintain an interactive environment. Register here: https://luma.com/10hlz4eh Partners Toptimize welcomes collaboration with organizations that share the goal of expanding equitable access to AI knowledge, skills, innovation opportunities, and responsible technology development. Potential areas of collaboration include: · Venue and event support; · Technology and infrastructure; · Student outreach and inclusion; · Speaker and mentor engagement; · Learning resources; · Internships and career pathways; · AI innovation challenges; · Research and responsible-AI dialogue; and · Future community events and university chapters. Who we welcome as partners Universities, technology companies, development partners, public institutions, professional associations, investors, and community organizations are invited to explore opportunities to support the initiative. Partnership and sponsorship enquiries may be directed to Lydet PIDOR at lydetpidor@gmail.com or +855 98 749 396. Beginning In Cambodia, Connected To The World This community will begin by bringing people together in Cambodia, but its vision is not geographically limited. The longer-term objective is to connect Cambodian learners, educators, professionals, founders, institutions, and policymakers with regional and global AI knowledge, collaborators, and opportunities. By creating stronger pathways from learning to application - and from application to innovation - we hope to enable more young people to become responsible users, creators, and leaders in the age of artificial intelligence. “The future of AI should not only be developed for people. It should be shaped with them.”
Agefrom 6 years to 16 years