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.
Secretary of State of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport
High Representative of H.E. Dr. HANG Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport
Secretary of State of the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications
Representative of H.E. Dr. Chea Vandeth, Minister of Post and Telecommunications
Meet the leaders shaping the conversation.
Co-Founder & CEO
Tech for Kids Academy
Community Coordinator
Raspberry Pi Foundations, United Kingdom
Digital Product Builder
Timui
Instructor
Faculty of Digital Technologies, AUPP
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
| Time | Main Hall (TC x FDT) | Classroom (GameQuest & Coolest Projects) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 AM | Arrival and Registration | |
| 09:00 AM | Interest Speech by Dr. Matthew Schen, Interim President AUPP | |
| 09:10 AM | Welcome Remarks by Mr. PIDOR Lydet, Co-Founder & CEO of Tech for Kids Academy | |
| 09:20 AM | Pitch Rehearsal | Pitch Rehearsal |
| 10:00 AM | Cambodia Pie & AI Launch Summit | |
| 11:30 AM | Lunch Break | |
| 1:00 PM | Technovation x Future Digital Talents Pitching Round 1 | Coolest Project & GameQuest Presentation |
| 2:30 PM | Break | |
| 2:40 PM | Technovation x Future Digital Talents Pitching Round 2 | Coolest Project & GameQuest Presentation |
| 3:40 PM | Judge Deliberation | |
| 4:30 PM | Closing and End of Day 1 | |
| Time | Classroom | Open Space |
|---|---|---|
| 08:30 AM | Arrival and Registration | |
| 09:00 AM | Panel Discussion | Students' Projects Exhibition |
| 10:00 AM | Keynote by Darren Bayliss, Community Coordinator Raspberry Pi Foundations, United Kingdom | |
| 1:00 PM | Award Ceremony | |
| 12:30 PM | Arrival of Guests and Registration |
|---|---|
| 1:00 PM | Arrival of VIP Guests |
| 1:05 PM | National Anthem of Cambodia |
| 1:10 PM | Welcome Speech by Mr. Pidor Lydet, Co-Founder and CEO of Tech for Kids Academy |
| 1:20 PM | Video Recap of RISE Week |
| 1:30 PM | Speech by H.E. Chun Vat, Secretary of State of Ministry of Post and Telecommunications |
| 2:00 PM | Speech by H.E. Dr. Sann Vathana, Secretary of State of Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports |
| 2:30 PM | Group Photo |
| 2:40 PM | Visit Booth Exhibition and Departure of VIP Guests |
| 3:20 PM | Product Showcase: Future Forward by Mr. Pidor Lydet, Co-Founder and CEO of Tech for Kids Academy |
| 3:30 PM |
Result Announcement and Award Handing
|
| 4:00 PM | Certificate of Completion Handing |
| 4:40 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
B2B Asia News
Agefrom 6 years to 16 years
