RISE Week 2026: A Platform Fostering Youth Innovation, Technology, and Entrepreneurship

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: Main Hall, 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.”

We believe that every young person deserves the opportunity to become not only a user of technology, but a creator, problem-solver, and future innovator. This belief brought me to Raspberry Fields 2026 at Homerton College, University of Cambridge, where global educators, partners, researchers, funders, and ecosystem builders gathered to discuss one of the most important questions of our time: how can we make computing and AI education more inclusive, practical, and scalable for young people everywhere? For TKA, this was not just another international conference. It was a strategic milestone in our journey to position Cambodia as an emerging-market model for coding education, AI literacy, digital skills, teacher development, and education-to-employment pathways. Learning from Global Leaders in Computing and AI Education Across the conference, I joined discussions and sessions focused on the future of computing education, AI literacy, Code Club scaling, teacher development, and inclusive digital learning. The programme included sessions such as Building the Computing Educator Pipeline, Impact at Scale: Aligning with Governments to Institutionalise AI and Computing Education, Empowering Africa’s Digital Future: Insights from the Code Club Accelerator Programme, and Unlocking What Exists: Turning Idle Devices into Engines of Learning. These themes strongly align with TKA’s work in Cambodia, where the challenge is not only access to devices or curriculum, but the full system needed to make digital learning sustainable: teachers, localized content, school leadership, government collaboration, community ownership, and student pathways. One of the strongest reflections I took from Cambridge is that technology alone does not transform education. Transformation happens when young people are supported by trained educators, relevant learning resources, safe environments, and pathways to apply what they learn in real life. This is exactly the ecosystem TKA is working to build in Cambodia. Presenting Cambodia’s Code Club Journey During Raspberry Fields, I was honored to deliver a session titled: Code Club Nationally: Building a 60-School Ecosystem in an Emerging Market In this session, I shared TKA’s journey of scaling Code Clubs across Cambodia and how we are moving from individual school-based clubs toward a broader national learning ecosystem. TKA is proud to be an Official Code Club Partner working with the Raspberry Pi Foundation to bring world-class open learning resources to Cambodian students. Our partnership has already helped establish Code Clubs across the country, reaching students in both urban and rural communities with hands-on coding and digital skills learning. TKA’s previous announcement highlighted our role in turning global curriculum into local impact through our operational experience, community connections, and school partnerships. In my presentation, I shared a practical framework for scaling Code Club in an emerging-market context: Identify school readiness and local champions Train teachers and youth mentors Localize learning materials and classroom examples Launch clubs with structured project pathways Support schools through coaching and communities of practice Connect learners to showcases, competitions, mentorship, internships, and future careers The key message was simple: Code Club should not only be a place where children learn to code. It should become the first step in a larger pathway from education to employment, entrepreneurship, and lifelong innovation. From Coding Clubs to Education-to-Employment At TKA, our vision is to build a full learning journey for young people: Code Club → project portfolio → student showcase → mentorship → internship → entrepreneurship or employment This is the future we are working toward. We want students to start with Scratch, Python, Micro:bit, web development, AI literacy, and problem-solving projects. Then we want them to progress into real-world innovation challenges, national showcases, mentorship, and eventually pathways into university, startups, employment, or their own ventures. Cambodia has a young, energetic population. The opportunity is not only to teach digital skills, but to build a national talent pipeline that prepares young people to participate in the digital economy with confidence. Why This Matters for Cambodia Cambodia’s education system is entering a critical period of digital transformation. Students are curious. Schools are increasingly interested. Government and development partners recognize the importance of future-ready skills. But scaling computing education requires more than ambition. It requires: trained educators, localized Khmer learning resources, affordable and practical technology, safe and inclusive learning environments, stronger public-private collaboration, and long-term pathways beyond the classroom. This is where TKA sees its role: to serve as a bridge between global resources and local implementation. Our work with Code Club, digital skills education, AI literacy, STEM, entrepreneurship, and student innovation is part of a larger mission to build a human empowerment ecosystem for Cambodia and the region. Bringing the Global Conversation Back to Phnom Penh: RISE Week 2026 The momentum from Cambridge will continue in Cambodia through RISE Week 2026, taking place on 25–26 July 2026 in Phnom Penh. RISE Week is TKA’s capstone event celebrating young innovators from flagship programmes including Technovation x Future Digital Talents, and other youth innovation programmes. The event page describes RISE as a programme connecting youth to US, UK, and Asia innovation hubs and empowering learners to design solutions, lead teams, and drive change through technology. We are especially excited to welcome Darren Bayliss from the Raspberry Pi Foundation to Phnom Penh during RISE Week. His visit represents a meaningful continuation of the collaboration between TKA and the Raspberry Pi Foundation, and a timely opportunity to connect global computing education expertise with Cambodia’s growing youth innovation ecosystem. RISE Week will bring together students, parents, educators, schools, partners, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders to celebrate what young people can create when they are given the right tools, mentorship, and opportunities. We warmly invite schools, parents, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders to join us at RISE Week 2026. Register here: https://techforkids.asia/en/events/rise-2026 An Invitation to Collaborate My participation at Raspberry Fields reaffirmed one important belief: Cambodia does not have to wait to be included in the future of computing and AI education. We can help shape it. TKA welcomes collaboration with global partners, schools, government institutions, universities, companies, foundations, and ecosystem builders who share our mission to empower the next generation. Together, we can build: localized Code Club resources, teacher training pathways, youth mentor programmes, school-based innovation clubs, national student showcases, AI literacy initiatives, Micro:bit and physical computing programmes, and a stronger education-to-employment model for Cambodia and Southeast Asia. From Cambridge to Phnom Penh, this is more than a partnership story. It is a shared commitment to help young people become confident creators of technology, problem-solvers for their communities, and leaders of the future. Let us build the pathway together

In an era where technology, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and automation are rapidly transforming the landscape of work and the global economy, the next generation of students and youth needs more than just classroom knowledge. They require practical application, confidence, creativity, and the opportunity to build real-world solutions that support their communities. In this spirit, Tech for Kids Academy, along with our co-organizers and ecosystem supporters, is immensely proud to announce our flagship annual summit, RISE Week 2026 (Regional Innovation for STEM & Entrepreneurship Week), taking place on July 25–26, 2026. RISE Week is not merely a conventional project showcase; it is a dynamic national platform designed to connect students, schools, the private sector, development partners, and ecosystem builders under one shared mission: to equip young Cambodian innovators with the digital literacy, AI, STEM, and entrepreneurial skills needed for the future. What Experience Awaits You at RISE Week 2026? This event is open to the public free of charge, offering a space to get inspired, explore the latest technologies, and celebrate the achievements of Cambodian youth. Over two full days, attendees will witness and experience a variety of national and international-standard programs, including: Technovation Cambodia x Future Digital Talents: Watch a national pitch competition where youth will present the Mobile Apps and AI solutions they have developed to solve real-world community challenges. Coolest Projects Cambodia Showcase: Explore an awe-inspiring tech exhibition featuring student creations (hosted in collaboration with the UK-based Raspberry Pi Foundation). Game Quests 2026: Discover how youth are transforming from "tech consumers" into "creators" through a showcase of video games they have built from scratch. Pie and AI Panel Discussions: Join panel discussions and gain insights from distinguished guest speakers on the impact of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on education, and the essential skills needed for the future of work for youth, schools, and employers. This is organized under the global Pie & AI movement by DeepLearning.AI. Tech for Kids Alumni Panel Discussion: Get inspired by our standout former students as they take the stage for an exclusive session titled: "Beyond the Classroom: How Competitions, Leadership, and Extracurricular Activities Can Transform Your Future. Career, Industry & Ecosystem Networking: Seize opportunities to build meaningful connections and bridge the gap between talented youth, schools, universities, top companies, and international partners. TKA Product Showcase: Witness the official launch and exhibition of Tech for Kids Academy’s latest educational curricula and digital learning tools. Building the Innovation Ecosystem Together Our collective goal is to establish RISE Week as a robust annual national platform that connects local talent to regional and global opportunities. We cordially invite students, parents, educators, and the general public to join us and immerse themselves in this vibrant experience! 📅 Date: Saturday & Sunday, July 25–26, 2026 📍 Location: American University of Phnom Penh 🎟️ Register for free public entry here: https://luma.com/10hlz4eh 🤝 For partnership opportunities, please contact: info@techforkids.asia We extend our deepest gratitude to the ministries, institutions, and partners whose support made this event possible: Supported by:Ministry of Post and Telecommunication, Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport Sponsored by: Capacity Building Research and Development Fund (CBRD Fund) In-Kind Sponsor: Khmer Enterprise Organized by: Tech for Kids Academy Co-organized by: Education and Future Abroad , Toptimize Venue Sponsors: American University of Phnom Penh , AUPP Liger Leadership Academy Mobility Partner: Grab Cambodia Media Partner: CC-Times

A young person's educational path can completely transform when given the right opportunity. From a girl learning how to use a computer for the first time, to an accomplished scholar preparing to pursue her Master’s degree at Harvard University—this is not a coincidence. It is the result of resilience, courage, and continuous self-development.

Digital human capital development is a crucial driving force in promoting national societal progress. In this spirit, the Technovation Girls Cambodia x Future Digital Talents 2026 program is highly proud to announce the 15 national top teams who have worked hard to study and diligently develop their projects over the past 12 weeks.

In the era of digital transformation, strengthening the quality of technology education is a critical priority to ensure sustainable national development. In response to this vision, on June 6, 2026, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport hosted the official launch ceremony of the "CoolThink@JC Computational Thinking Education Program" and the opening of the Training of Trainers (ToT) course for master teachers at target schools. This highly significant event was presided over by H.E. Dr. Hang Chuon Naron, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Youth and Sport, with the distinguished presence of Mr. Jackson Woo, Hong Kong Charity Foundation Council Chairman, along with school management and teachers from 8 target provinces and the capital. This national project is the result of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in June 2025 between the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport and The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. Driven by the vision of bridging the digital divide, the world-class CoolThink@JC curriculum will be deployed across 100 target public schools, supporting the learning of approximately 30,000 students and upskilling 500 teachers between 2025 and 2028. The core objective of this initiative is to shift the mindset of young Cambodian learners from passive "technology consumers" into creative "technology creators" equipped with logical problem-solving skills from an early age. To ensure the effective and sustainable implementation of this program at the school level, the Deputy Prime Minister provided four key recommendations. First, school management must lead with dedication in maintaining digital infrastructure, computer labs, and equipment, while coordinating clear learning timetables both during school hours and through after-school study clubs. Second, focal teachers must serve as mentors who actively share knowledge with colleagues (Peer-to-Peer Learning). Third, schools must transform into inclusive spaces that actively bridge the digital divide, ensuring every student—especially female students and those in rural areas—has equal access. Fourth, strengthening partnerships with parents and communities by showcasing students' creative works and digital projects to secure broader support and a deeper understanding of the value of digital education from an early age. Driven by the commitment to support this national educational mission, Tech for Kids Academy is deeply honored to collaborate as the technical and quality assurance partner for the localization and review of the CoolThink@JC textbooks for both students and teachers across all three levels (Grades 4, 5, and 6). Additionally, Tech for Kids Academy contributed to facilitating and conducting the first Computational Thinking Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop on February 23-24, 2026. This training empowered 40 teachers from 40 target primary schools across 8 provinces and the capital—including Phnom Penh, Kampong Cham, Kampong Speu, Battambang, Siem Reap, Preah Sihanouk, Pursat, and Preah Vihear—ensuring that educators possess the full confidence and capability to teach the Scratch programming curriculum aligned with the CoolThink pedagogical framework. Through this collaboration, we are pleased to contribute to building a strong foundation in digital literacy and fostering early interest in technology for children, working together to establish a sustainable digital education ecosystem. We express our warmest congratulations and high appreciation for this strategic collaboration among all key stakeholders, which stands as a powerful testament to the strong partnership driving the development of Cambodia's education sector. Through laying this foundation of computational thinking, the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, and supporting partners are together building a quality national network of digital educators, paving a sustainable path toward a bright digital future for Cambodia's youth. To support nationwide teaching and learning, the complete localized curriculum is now available for free download on the official MoEYS digital library platform (sala.moeys.gov.kh) as follows: 📖 Level 1 — Grade 4 Student Book: https://sala.moeys.gov.kh/kh/library/00007781 Teacher Guide: https://sala.moeys.gov.kh/kh/library/00007782 📖 Level 2 — Grade 5 Student Book: https://sala.moeys.gov.kh/kh/library/00007783 Teacher Guide: https://sala.moeys.gov.kh/kh/library/00007784 📖 Level 3 — Grade 6 Student Book: https://sala.moeys.gov.kh/kh/library/00007785 Teacher Guide: https://sala.moeys.gov.kh/kh/library/00007786

The regional landscape for digital education is undergoing a significant shift. Last month, Tech for Kids Academy (TKA) hosted FUTURE FORWARD: The TKA Product Showcase, a flagship showcase dedicated to the systems, data, and strategic roadmaps required to prepare the next generation for a digital-first economy.

In the context of 21st-century education, entrepreneurship education is not solely aimed at training students to become business owners. Rather, it serves as an effective medium for developing essential competencies, including creative thinking, critical thinking, problem-solving, and a sense of responsibility—foundations that are vital for success in any future career.

ក្នុងសប្តាហ៍នេះ Tech for Kids Academy (TKA) កំពុងមានវត្តមានជាផ្លូវការនៅប្រទេសជប៉ុន ដើម្បីចូលរួមក្នុងកម្មវិធី E-DISC Innovate Bridge 2026 ចាប់ពីថ្ងៃទី២៦ ខែមេសា ដល់ថ្ងៃទី១ ខែឧសភា ឆ្នាំ២០២៦។ កម្មវិធីនេះដឹកនាំដោយវិទ្យាស្ថានស្រាវជ្រាវសេដ្ឋកិច្ចអាស៊ាន និងអាស៊ីបូព៌ា (ERIA) ក្រោមកិច្ចសហការយុទ្ធសាស្ត្រជាមួយអង្គការពាណិជ្ជកម្មក្រៅប្រទេសជប៉ុន (JETRO) និង SusHi Tech Tokyo ដែលជាវេទិកាដ៏ធំបំផុតសម្រាប់ការជំរុញនវានុវត្តន៍បច្ចេកវិទ្យា និងការអប់រំឆ្លងដែន។

Tech for Kids Academy (TKA) is proud to announce the continuation of our partnership with the UK-based Raspberry Pi Foundation. As an official Growth Partner for Code Club, TKA is reinforcing a shared commitment: ensuring every young learner in Cambodia has the opportunity to learn, create, and lead with technology. Bridging Global Resources with Local Actions Providing equitable, high-quality computer science education across Cambodia requires a proven, scalable system. The Raspberry Pi Foundation provides world-class, open-source educational materials designed to inspire young digital makers. TKA brings the local expertise, operational backbone, and deep community connections to deliver these resources directly into Cambodian classrooms. Together, we are turning a global curriculum into local impact. Great partnerships are built on tangible results. In just one year, TKA has successfully established 42 active Code Clubs across the nation, bringing hands-on programming competencies to thousands of students in both urban and rural communities. Moving forward, our mission is to expand this network by training a dedicated community of local volunteers. By equipping educators and tech professionals with engaging curriculum and strict international safeguarding standards, we are building safe, highly active environments where young learners learn to code by building real projects. Shaping Cambodia’s Future Tech Workforce For students, Code Club is often their first step from passive tech consumers to active, confident creators who know how to problem-solve and think computationally. For the wider community, this initiative cultivates a powerful culture of grassroots leadership, systematically raising the national baseline for computer science education. "Our collaboration with the Raspberry Pi Foundation is a testament to our shared conviction that every young learner deserves the tools to shape the digital world," said Mr. Boreth SETHY, Head of Learning and Technology at TKA. "We are not just delivering coding materials; we are accelerating the transition of Cambodian youth into active digital engineers and problem-solvers." Join the Movement Are you an educator, a tech professional, or a community leader passionate about the future of digital education in Cambodia? We are actively looking for new venue hosts and volunteers to help us expand the Code Club network. 👉 To learn more about starting a Code Club in your community, please contact us via: 📞 Phone: 098 338 849 📞 Telegram: https://t.me/TKAEnterpriseSolution 📧 Email: info@techforkids.asia

In an era where technology evolves at a breakneck pace, theoretical knowledge alone is no longer enough to ensure a competitive advantage for the next generation. True success in the 21st century demands three core competencies: "Thinking, Creating, and Adapting." At Tech for Kids Academy (TKA), our mission is to equip your child with a "Future-Ready Edge"—a powerful foundation built upon these five pillars:

Building digital human capital is a vital mission aligned with the Pentagonal Strategy – Phase 1 of the Royal Government of Cambodia. To fulfill this mission, the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications (MPTC) has officially launched Phase 2 of the "Digital Skills Learning Program" across 18 additional target primary schools. The official launch ceremony was held at Rohat Tuek Primary School in Banteay Meanchey province. The event was presided over by H.E. So Visothy, Secretary of State of the MPTC and Chairman of the Digital Skills Learning Program, and H.E. Hay Hunleng, High Representative of H.E. Senior Minister Pich Sophoan and member of the Secretariat of the National Committee for Promoting the Implementation of Key Measures in the Education Sector (CME). The success of the 2024-2025 pilot program stands as a testament to the effective collaboration between the public and private sectors. As a national pilot project, it has received dedicated government investment under the leadership of the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, in close cooperation with the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS), the Secretariat of the NCPKME, and Tech for Kids Academy (TKA). In line with the digital skills classroom roadmap, the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications has fully invested in and supported physical infrastructure improvements, including classroom renovations and the installation of computers, smart TVs, security cameras, and high-speed internet to create standardized learning environments. Simultaneously, TKA—as the technical partner—has played a crucial role in the selection and training of digital teachers as well as curriculum development. Since the project's inception in 2024, TKA has contributed to training a total of 62 digital teachers (including 22 women) who are now actively teaching across 60 target schools in 19 provinces and the capital. The success of this collaboration is clearly reflected in the expansion to 60 schools, reaching a total of 17,988 students. Beyond the numbers, the program's quality is underscored by students winning national and international awards, proving that Cambodia’s youth are successfully evolving into highly capable "Digital Human Capital." As a technical partner, Tech for Kids Academy is proud to be part of this essential mission. We remain steadfast in leveraging our technical expertise and experience to actively build an inclusive and sustainable digital education ecosystem for Cambodia.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is spreading rapidly and playing a significant role in education at a speed we never imagined. AI has the ability to write, design, calculate, and solve complex problems in just a matter of seconds. For the next generation, AI is no longer a distant futuristic technology; it has become a seamless part of daily life, almost as natural as breathing.

As the technical and implementing partner of the "Digital Skills Learning Program," the Tech for Kids Academy team is honored to have completed a meaningful mission by co-organizing and implementing a three-day Digital Master Teacher training session (Training of Trainers) from January 29th to 31st, 2026. This initiative serves to prepare nineteen new target school locations across fourteen provinces for the 2025-2026 academic year.

We are pleased to announce that Tech for Kids Academy has officially joined NVIDIA Inception program.

Tech for Kids Academy (TKA) has been officially selected as a participant in the E-DISC Innovate Bridge Programme 2026, led by the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA) in collaboration with JETRO and SusHi Tech Tokyo.

In the era of digital transformation, training youth to become "tech creators" is a primary mission for human resource development in Cambodia. Last Wednesday afternoon, the "Online Orientation Session" of the Technovation Girls Cambodia x Future Digital Talents (TCxFDT) program was organized with a large turnout, featuring participation from leaders of the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport, teachers, and over 150 students filled with energy and hope.

Tech for Kids Academy (TKA) is pleased to announce that our Founding CEO, Lydet PIDOR, has been selected as a Catalyst Fellow of the EdSafe AI Alliance. This selection places TKA within a global network dedicated to advancing the safe, ethical, and responsible application of artificial intelligence in education.

In the context of rapid technological advancement, digital literacy has become a foundational pillar for student development. However, the lack of digital devices in rural areas remains a persistent challenge requiring sustainable and collaborative solutions. To address this strategically, the "Computer of Change" campaign—an initiative by Tech For Kids Academy—has emerged as a powerful force in transforming surplus resources into equitable educational opportunities.

In an era where technology is reshaping the world at an unprecedented pace, what is the most critical foundation for our youth? During a recent high-level panel on "Digital Citizenship: Building Inclusive Societies through Education and Skills," Lydet PIDOR, CEO and Founder of Tech for Kids Academy (TKA), shared visionary insights on preparing Cambodia for the demands of the 21st century.

In the context of digital transformation, equipping young people with technological capabilities is a crucial foundation for national development. The Technovation Girls Cambodia x Future Digital Talents program is organized annually to provide a platform that enables Cambodian youth to learn, showcase their abilities, and develop solutions to community challenges through technology and entrepreneurship.

In the remote areas of Cambodia, many students face one of life's most difficult decisions: the choice between "continuing their education" and "dropping out" due to a lack of family resources. To address this, since November, the teams from Tech for Kids Academy and the PEACH Foundation (USA) have been on a joint mission in Siem Reap to bring hope and new educational opportunities to these students.

After showcasing impressive talent and creativity among 100 students at the Young Founders Summit Phnom Penh held on November 2, 2025, 9 outstanding youths have been officially selected to continue their mission at the Bootcamp in Singapore, starting from December 18, 2025.

Tech for Kids Academy and Education & Future Abroad today announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming how Cambodian students access global education and career opportunities. Together, the two organizations are building a clear, supported pathway that connects early STEM and innovation learning directly with real overseas exposure, international programs, and long-term career preparation.

Tech for Kids Academy and Toptimize today announced a strategic partnership designed to close one of the most persistent gaps in the development landscape of Cambodia. This is the divide between classroom learning and real-world business application. Together, the two organizations are launching a unified mission to ensure that young people not only learn future-ready skills but also understand how to apply those skills in real enterprises, industries, and entrepreneurial environments.

Tech for Kids Academy today announces a strategic partnership with Girls Got Game to launch a specialized game development program for girls and non-binary youth ages 13–18. Together, the two organizations are combining resources to build a direct pathway for young women in Southeast Asia to enter the technology sector.

On December 02, 2025, the National Technical Training Institute (NTTI) became a platform for over 150 creative and tech-savvy youths to demonstrate their capabilities at the “Code Club Showcase & Coding Challenge Day.”

On November 2nd, 2025, the atmosphere at AUPP High School, Foxcroft Academy was filled with energy, creativity, and a spirit of innovation. This was the scene of the Young Founders Summit Phnom Penh 2025, a program that brought together over 120 promising young individuals aged 15 to 20 from various high schools and universities to embark on a remarkable entrepreneurial experience.

The world we live in is changing rapidly, and artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the main driving forces behind this transformation. From the way we work and study to the way we play and entertain ourselves, AI has become and continues to be a part of our daily lives. Amidst this fast-paced evolution, an important question arises for all of us—students, parents, and leaders alike: how can we prepare ourselves to build our future alongside this technology?