Panel Discussion: Electronics and Automotive

Thinking beyond the currently most prominent garment sector in Cambodia, includes thinking about diversification and value creation through becoming a part of the regional and global electronic and automotive value chain. In particular, Cambodia’s electronics and automotives sector have seen growth in several special economic zones. To attract more international investors to Cambodia, the new investment law defines incentives and procedures for a better investment environment, alongside the development of electronics and automotive roadmaps. From the investor aspect, factors such as political stability, safety, dispute settlement, connectivity, talents and taxation play a role impacting the profitability of long-term investments. The panel will shed light from diverse perspectives on the current investment environment in the electronics and automotive sector and the needed next steps for Cambodia to become a compelling business location.

Moderator: H.E. SUON Sophal, Director of Public Relations and Promotion of Private Investment, Council for Development of Cambodia

Panelists:

1. Mr. Chab Sopheap, Head of Human Resource and Administration, Minebea
2. Mr. KIM Woo Sung, Chief Executive Officer, NH RECYTECH Co., Ltd and Former Executive Director of Samsung Electro-Mechanics
3. Prof. Dr. Hideaki OHGAKI, Kyoto University

Question & Answer

Panel Discussion: Energy and Water

Water is one of the most precious resources in the world. At the same time, water is intertwined with energy demands. Both, energy and water impact the livelihood of Cambodians and the competitiveness of Cambodia's economy. The mega trend, propelled by Western governments, for urgent climate action and the achievements of CO2 emission free societies reveal investment opportunities through new funding sources and global programs. In return, partners need to be ready for investment and large scale transformations. The panel discusses the current water and energy systems with its peaks and flaws and debates the global trends and options for Cambodia.

Moderator: Dr. HUL Seingheng, Director General of Science, Technology, & Innovation, MISTI, Cambodia

Panelists:

1. H.E TAN Sochea, Director General, General Department of Potable Water Supply, MISTI, Cambodia
2. H.E LONG Naro, Director General, Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority
3. Ms. Dinah KUMAR, Managing Director, TotalEnergies Cambodia

Question & Answer

Networking Tea/Coffee

(Invited only)

Panel Discussion: Recovery and Resilient: AgriTech and Health Tech

The Covid crisis showed that health has to be seen in a broader context, which brought OneHealth concepts on the global stage. A system perspective instead of silo thinking becomes paramount for sustainable and healthy nations. This reflects on agriculture habits, keeping space for nature and creating resilient health systems. In both sectors, technologies enable new business models, more transparency and a systematic data approach for decision makers. Developing these models and including all stakeholders remains a challenge. The goal of coming back stronger, needs rethinking, new approaches and a will of decision makers in government and business.

Moderator: Dr. TRY Sophal, Deputy Director General, General Department of Science, Technology & Innovation, MISTI, Cambodia

Panelists:

1. H.E. Dr HOK Kimcheng, Director General of Health, Ministry of Health
2. Mr. PRAK Cheattho, Deputy Director General of Agriculture, MAFF and Chair of the Sub-Committee on the Development of AgriTech Roadmap
3. Mr. Kengo KITAURA, CEO, Agribuddy, Cambodia
4. Dr. CHEA Vireak, Founder & CEO of PillTech Cambodia
5. Associate Professor Tineke WATER, Director of Research at the University of Puthisastra
6. Mr. Nguyen Duc Nam, Director of Digital Transformation, Viettel (Cambodia)

Question & Answer

Networking Lunch

(Invited Only)

Session 2: Tech Talent Strategic Development Framework

The backbone of a digital society, government and economy are skilled talents feeding the system with new ideas and solutions. It remains one main issue for companies to find the needed talents or to develop frameworks to train their talents without losing them to a better paying competitor. Universities are struggling keeping their curricula uptodate and finding talented teachers. Governments are under pressure to define the needed skills for long term growth and to facilitate between universities, schools and private sector actors. Meanwhile the big organizations struggle, the mindset of the young generation is changing. Expectations are different, needs changed and wishes are shifting. The young talents are seeking for purpose and fluid education and working environments. Developing a strategic framework, taking all angles into consideration is the main discussion point of this panel.

Keynote Address:

1. H.E HEAN Sambeoun, Vice President, Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT)

Panel Discussion:

Moderator: Mr. PEN Chanda, Chief of Party, USAID Digital Workforce Development

Panelists:

1. H.E. Dr. PO Kimtho, Director General of Institute of Technology Cambodia (ITC), Cambodia
2. Mr. Park CT, Mobile C&C, Cambodia
3. Ms. Lina Maulidina SABRINA, Senior Program Officer, Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA)
4. Mr. Suzuki Mudai, Officer in charge Education, JICA

Question & Answer

Networking Tea/Coffee

(Invited only)

Session 3: Digital Business and Taxation

In a digital world, value is created based on algorithms, data and sales functions. In particular, the legal use of data, monetization of data and the ownership rights still remain open. Today's international corporate tax rules are not fit for the realities of the modern global economy and do not capture business models that can make profit from digital services in a country without being physically present. Existing tax rules often fail to recognise the new ways in which profits are created in the digital world, for instance for user generated value. Furthermore, tax can hinder or strengthen the startup scene and slacken innovation. Finding a balance between what the tax department aspires and companies need requires a fine touch of diplomacy. The panel takes up the challenge of balancing the interests and needs of diverse stakeholders.

Keynote Address:

1. “Tax on e-Commerce and prospect of taxing digital economy” by H.E. KONG Vibol, Minister delegate to Prime Minister, Delegate of the Royal Government in charge of General Department of Taxation, MEF, Cambodia
2. “e-Commerce and Current Headaches” by Dr. PRUM Virak, Chairman and Professor, CamEd Business School

Panel Discussion:

Moderator: Lork Chumteav Ratha Chea, Under-Secretary of State, MISTI

Panelists:

1. H.E. SOK Sopheak, Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, Cambodia
2. Mr. PHOURAK Phyrod, Head of Tax and Compliance, Nham24, Cambodia
3. Mr. CHUM Socheat, R&T Sok & Heng, Cambodia

Question & Answer

Session 4: Digital Government Forum

Governments around the globe are working on inhouse digital initiatives, improved services for citizens and government to government applications. The goal is clear: Increase the productivity, transparency, efficiency and effectiveness of government services. The roadblocks on the journey to a digital service heaven are manifold, ranging from missing digital experts in government agencies, silo thinking to access to finance. In many cases, governments develop polished roadmaps and strategy papers, which barely see the real light of manifestation. The question evolving is how governments can overcome their standard businesses and routines and encourage a digital innovation friendly environment.

Panel Discussion: PPP in the Development of Digital Government

Moderator: Dr. SENG Sopheap, President of Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology

Panelists:

1. H.E CHEA Sereyvath, Secretary-General, General Secretariat of Digital Government Committee
2. H.E BUON Heng, Deputy Secretary General, General Secretariat of National Garbage and Solid Waste Management Commission and Director of Functions and Resource, Ministry of Interior
3. Mr. Eric CONRAD, Regional Managing Director, Worldwide Public Sector, ASEAN, AWS
4. Mr. Wong Tew Kiat, Country Director for Kepstar Data Centre Management Co., Ltd
5. H.E. Dr. TAING Ngounly, Executive Director, Techo Startup Center, MEF

Question & Answer

Networking Tea/Coffee

(Invited only)

Session 5: Cybersecurity in Digital Economy and Society

With the dawn of digital economies, the amount of cyberattacks has increased. The majority of cyberattacks are financially motivated and actors try to infiltrate a target system to employ malware, steal data or withdraw funds. The demand for cybersecurity often outpaces the available approaches, the adaptation of systems and the training of cybersecurity experts to keep systems safe. Safeguarding their own operations and information is key. This is why cybersecurity needs capacity building programs and cooperation between governments, companies and education centers. The more data is generated, processed and used, the higher is the demand for trust. The panel takes up the demand of cybersecurity and exchanges initiatives, solutions and ways forward.

Keynote Speaker:

1. Mr. Wan S. Yi, Chief Director, Korean Internet & Security Agency Security Agency (KISA), Indonesia
2. Mr. OU Phannarith, Director of ICT Security, MPTC, Cambodia

Panel Discussion:

Moderator: Dr. CHEANG Sopheak, Director General, MPTC, Cambodia

1. Ms. NGUON Somaly, Director General, Institute of Digital Governance, CADT, Cambodia
2. Ms. CHHIM Vorleak, Head of Data Protection Department, ACLEDA Bank
3. Mr. KY Senghak, Head of Information Security, Sathapana Bank
4. Mr. Wong Tew Kiat, Country Director for Kepstar Data Centre Management Co., Ltd
5. Major General Kim Sereyvuth, Deputy Director of the Information Technology Department, General Secretariat, Ministry of Interior
6. Mr. HAI Li, Director of Cybersecurity, Public Affairs and Communications Department, Asia Pacific, Huawei Technologies, Co., Ltd.

Question & Answer

Wrap up by H.E Dr. KAN Channmeta, Secretary of State, Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation.

Closing Remarks by H.E. Kitti Settha Pandita CHAM Prasidh, Senior Minister, Minister of Industry, Science, Technology & Innovation.

Handover Ceremony of the Appreciation Certificates to Sponsors and Partners