AI FOR EDUCATION NATIONAL CONFERENCE

AI FOR EDUCATION
NATIONAL CONFERENCE

Education

Pedagogy

Innovation

AI Policy

Shaping the Future of
Education in Cambodia

About Conference

AI for Education National Conference is a strategic initiative of the Rector Council of Cambodia supported by Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, and Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, to foster digital transformation and Artificial Intelligence adoption in Cambodia’s education sector as outlined in the Pentagonal Strategy.

About the Host

Rector Council of Cambodia (RCC) is an association of 22 public higher education institutions, representing 50% of the university student population in Cambodia.

Conference Objectives

Shape policy on AI for Education

Share best practices on teaching and
learning using AI

Establish a platform for dialogues among policymakers, educators, and innovators on AI for Education

Key Activities

Plenary and Panel Sessions

Keynote address and High-level panel discussion on policy, technology and pedagogy

Scientific Presentation & Deep-dive

Research, Technology Development Showcase through Scientific Presentations and Posters

AI Competition

Youth Bootcamp and Hackathon for AI Technology and Tools

Agenda

Modern Event Schedule - Animated & Responsive

TRACK 1 – HIGH-LEVEL POLICY DISCUSSION

08:00 AM – 08:30 AM

Registration & Networking

08:30 AM – 09:00 AM

Arrival of H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of MoEYS, and Distinguished Guests

09:00 AM – 10:30 AM (Opening Session)

National Anthem of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Welcome Remarks & Keynote Address 1: AI Landscape in Cambodia and its Potential for Education
Presented by H.E Dr. Seng Sopheap, President of RCC
Keynote Address 2: AI4Education: Global Trends and Opportunities
Presented by Representative from UNESCO HQ
Remarks
Partners/Development Partners
Keynote Address 3
Presented by H.E Dr. Chea Vandeth, Minister of Ministry of Post and Telecommunications
Opening Remarks
Presented by H.E Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of MoEYS

10:30 AM – 10:40 AM

Official Launching Ceremony

Official Launch of the Research Center of AI in Education (RAIE)

10:40 AM – 11:00 AM

Coffee Break

11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Panel Discussion 1: The Future of AI4Education in Cambodia Keynote Address

Keynote Address 4: Cambodia’s National AI Strategy
Presented by H.E Keo Sothie, Secretary of State, MPTC

Moderator: Mr. Chanty Pisal, Director of Digital and Innovation Policy Research, CADT

Panelists:

H.E Keo Sothie, Secretary of State, MPTC
H.E Dr. San Vathana, Secretary of State, MoEYS
Mr. Sam Komsan, Director of NGS Sisowath High School
Representative from UNESCO HQ
Representative from Private Sector

12:00 PM – 14:00 PM

Lunch Break

TRACK 2 – AI AND THE FUTURE OF INNOVATIVE PEDAGOGY

14:00 PM – 15:00 PM

Panel Discussion 2: Bridging the AI Divide: Core Pedagogical and Equity Challenges in the Cambodian Classroom

Keynote Address 5: Human-Centered AI for Cambodian Education: Pedagogy, Ethics, and Equity
Presented by Dr. Nicol F. C. Pan, Senior Consultant (Educational Technology and Digital Transformation), Strengthening Teacher Education Programmes in Cambodia (STEPCam), UNESCO Phnom Penh

Moderator: Ms. Poum ChanSocheata, CEO & Co-Founder, SNOOPEDU Education

Panelists:

Prof. Sok Soth, Dean from RUPP
Dr. Tek Ming Ng, Dean of School of Digital Technologies and Associate Professor, AUPP
Mr. Sor Sophanak, Project Coordinator, KAPE
Dr. Nicol F. C. Pan, Senior Consultant (Educational Technology and Digital Transformation), Strengthening Teacher Education Programmes in Cambodia (STEPCam), UNESCO Phnom Penh

15:00 PM – 15:15 PM

Coffee Break

15:15 PM – 16:30 PM

Panel Discussion 3: AI for Pedagogy: New Approaches to Teaching and Learning

Keynote Address 6: Rethinking Pedagogy: From Traditional Classrooms to AI-Enhanced Learning Environment
Presented by Mr. Ronan Ogor, Senior Academic Expert on EdTech / Pedagogy, CADT

Keynote Address 7: AI-Powered Pedagogy: Designing Inclusive and Future-Ready Learning Experiences
Presented by Mr. Kurt Bredenberg, KAPE Founder

Moderator: Ms. Seng Rothsethamony, CEO & Co-Founder, Bamnang Academy

Panelists:

H.E. Dr. Chea Ratha, Director of Battambang Teacher Education College (BTEC)
Mr. Kurt Bredenberg, KAPE Founder
Mr. Dominic Sharpe, Country Director of Liger
Mr. Ronan Ogor, Senior Academic Expert on EdTech/ Pedagogy, CADT

16:30 PM – 16:45 PM

Recap of Day 1

TRACK 3 – AI TECHNOLOGY FOR EDUCATION

08:00 AM – 08:30 AM

Registration & Networking

09:00 AM – 10:15 AM

Panel Discussion 4: AI Pedagogy in Action

Keynote Address 8: Practical Tools, Teacher Workflow, and Localization
Presented by Prof. Lin, Angel Mei Yi, Chair Professor of Language, Literacy and Social Semiotics in Education, The Education University of Hong Kong

Moderator: Ms. Heng Sovanmonynuth, Innovation Program Coordinator, CADT

Panelists:

Prof. Lin, Angel Mei Yi, Chair Professor, The Education University of Hong Kong
Ms. Omouy Heang, CEO, ADITI Academy
Ms. Lay Sivhuang, Director, Dichi Academy
Representative from China
Representative from private sector (Cellcard)

10:15 AM – 10:30 AM

Coffee Break

10:30 AM – 11:15 AM

Workshop: AI Toolkit for Educators: Practical use cases for lesson planning, quiz generation, and differentiated instruction Presented by Mr. Ronan Ogor, Senior Academic Expert on EdTech / Pedagogy, CADT

11:15 AM – 12:00 PM

Workshop: Prompt Engineering 101: Master effective prompting for research, synthesis, and creative assignments Presented by Dr. Ly Rottana, R&D Director, CADT

12:00 PM – 14:00 PM

Lunch Break

14:00 PM – 15:00 PM

Final Pitching of the AI for Education Competition 2025 Pitching by the Top Five Team

15:30 PM – 17:00 PM

Awarding Ceremony and Closing Session

Awarding Top 3 Scientific Posters
Awarding of the Winners of the AI for Education Competition 2025
Closing Remarks by H.E Dr. Chea Vandeth, Minister of Ministry of Post and Telecommunications