Call for Speaker

Join us at the first ever Cambodia Festival of Ideas as we embark on a journey of inspiration and knowledge-sharing. KAS Cambodia and The Asia Foundation are on the lookout for exceptional speakers who can ignite conversations and shape the future of our kingdom. Don’t miss this opportunity to be a catalyst for change. Apply now and let your voice be heard at the Cambodia Festival of Ideas.

Objectives

The objectives of CFI are:

  • To provide a conducive and open platform for Cambodian strategic thinkers and policymakers alike to share their innovative and creative ideas and visions for the future of Cambodia’s development.
  • To engage and bridge the gap between Cambodian strategic thinkers/policymakers and the broader audience, including youth, in discussions about visions for the future of Cambodia.
  • To connect and provide community-led networking events and opportunities between policymakers/strategic thinkers and the broader audience.

Format:

The CFI will be conducted using a slide-free presentation. The arrangement of the stage will be a TED-Talk inspired with a maximum of 15 minutes’ time limit. The talk shall be inspiring, catching and the content must be precise and straight to the point.

Eligibility

The applicants must meet the following set of requirements:

  • Must be Cambodians and living in Cambodia;
  • Presentation topic(s) must focus on the chosen theme of CFI;
  • The ideas must be original, innovative, constructive, and forward-thinking about Cambodia’s development in the next 20 years and how Cambodia should prepare for its future development.; and
  • Successful applicants must be able to present their ideas in English.

Benefits:

  • Successful applicants will have the opportunity to present ideas and engage with policy actors , experts, researchers, students, and young professionals at the CFI event.
  • The successful applicant’s idea will be published in the magazine of ideas.
  • The successful applicant’s presentation will be filmed and shared to reach a wider audience.
  • Each successful applicant will receive a $200 honorarium.

How to Apply:

Interested applicants may submit

  • the abstract of your presentation
  • CV
  • a sample video of your speaking

To apply, please send required document to [email protected]

**Submission of Abstract: the abstract must be 300-500 words long and present innovative and creative ideas that picture the future of Cambodia’s development in the next 20 years; the abstract shall contain the following information:

  • Description of the idea
  • What will Cambodia be like in the next 20 years? How should Cambodia prepare for its future development??
  • Why are your ideas important for the country’s future development?
  • What are your practical suggestions to implement your ideas?