Phnom Penh, Cambodia — The spirit of ideas worth spreading came alive once again at TEDxPhnom Penh 2025, held at the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh (CISPP) on Sunday, October 12.
The full-day event brought together over 530 attendees, featuring 14 inspiring speakers, 18 talented artists, and the generous support of 20+ sponsors and partners.
Under the theme “Resilience and Reinvention,” the event showcased Cambodian and international voices who shared thought-provoking talks on leadership, creativity, innovation, mental health, social change, and the power of adaptation in today’s fast-changing world.
From personal journeys of overcoming adversity to bold ideas shaping Cambodia’s future, each talk invited the audience to see challenges not as roadblocks but as opportunities to reinvent and rise stronger. The event also featured live art performances, interactive experiences, and networking sessions that sparked meaningful conversations among participants.
TEDxPhnom Penh 2025 was made possible through the dedication of more than 60 volunteers and the collaboration of passionate partners who believe in the power of ideas to inspire change.
“This year’s event reminded us that resilience isn’t about never falling — it’s about learning, adapting, and coming back with purpose,” said Bill Sokhy Chea, Lead Organizer and License Holder of TEDxPhnom Penh. “The energy, creativity, and unity we witnessed today prove that Cambodia’s future is being shaped by people who dare to reinvent.”
The organizing team expressed gratitude to all attendees, speakers, artists, sponsors, and partners for making TEDxPhnom Penh 2025 a resounding success — and reaffirmed its commitment to continue building a space where ideas and people converge to create lasting impact.
Speakers of TEDxPhnom Penh 2025
- Batham Oun (Sai) – Artist — “Unlimit Yourself”
- Bodalin Heng – Co-Founder, Breakthrough — “From Silence to Voice: How Youth Are Reinventing Gender Equality”
- ChanRotha Hor – Leadership Researcher & Creator, Rotha Leadership — “Children of Leaders”
- Chhunny Noem – Mindfulness Facilitator & Author — “How Meditation Reinvented My Life”
- Dr. Arnie Aniel – Talent Consultant, Trainer & Coach — “Success out of the Frame”
- H.E. Richard Yim – CEO, Quantum Engineering & CJDM — “The Self-Disruption Blueprint”
- Mealyann Saing – Khmer-American Entrepreneur — “How to Start Over in Life”
- Rothsethamony Seng – Content Creator & Founder, Bamnang — “What if Life Doesn’t Make Sense Right Now?”
- Sopheak Chheng – Content Creator & Podcast Host — “Adapt & Adopt: Building Friendships Across Generations”
- Sophiline Cheam-Shapiro – Dancer & Choreographer — “Stay Alive”
- Thierry Tea – Vice President, OCIC — “How to Fly Higher After Life Knocks You Down”
- Vanna Sann – Creative Strategist, Dorsu — “Khmer Excellence: Creativity as Survival”
- Vicheka Chourp – Humanitarian Leader & CEO, ISF Cambodia — “The Borrowed Hands: A Ladder to Resilience”
- Yasmin Ben Simon – NLP & Fitness Coach, ME Recovery Advocate — “Why the Worst TED Talk Ever Might Be the Best Thing for Your Mind”
Sponsors and Partners
TEDxPhnom Penh 2025 is proudly organized by TEDxPhnom Penh, a team of passionate volunteers led by Mr. Chea Sokhy Bill.
Diamond Sponsor: Toyota Cambodia
Partners: OMOHUB, CICC
Transport Partner: PassApp
Ticket Partner: BookMe+
Venue Partner: CIS
Sponsors: OCIC, Phnom Penh Media Limited (PPML), CashewNotes, ARDB Bank, ACLEDA Bank, Travo Logistics, Cambodia Internet Startup Association
About TEDxPhnom Penh
TEDxPhnom Penh is an independently organized TED event operated under license from TED. It provides a platform for Cambodian and global voices to share transformative ideas and spark meaningful change through storytelling, innovation, and collaboration.
About TED
TED is a global nonprofit devoted to spreading ideas through short, powerful talks that cover a wide range of topics — from science and business to art and culture. Independently organized TEDx events bring this mission to local communities around the world.
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Email: tedxphnompenhkh@gmail.com
Website: www.tedxphnompenh.org
