Theme: Global Citizens: Connecting Hearts and Minds

This event will inspire students and participants to explore their interconnectedness with the global community. It will emphasize the importance of empathy, cultural understanding, and shared responsibility in addressing global challenges. Through engaging presentations, participants will cultivate the skills and attitudes necessary to navigate and appreciate diverse cultures.

Canadian International School, Phnom Penh
Elite Town Road, Koh Pich (Diamond Island)
Phnom Phen, Phnom Penh, 12301
Cambodia

Erica Touch

Erica is a grade 10 student at the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh. In addition to being a Student Ambassador, a member of the Daily Bears and Student Council, she is also the founder of the Eco Club. She is motivated by her love for desserts and her desire to make an impact wherever she can. One of her most meaningful roles in the school community is serving as a member of the Women’s Committee, where she has organized fundraising events for the Cambodian Women’s Crisis Center.

Gabrielle Yang

Gabrielle is a 10th grade student at the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh who is passionate about creating art.

Mengyuan Zhang

Mengyuan is a fifth-grade student at the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh, having recently moved from Shanghai, China. This energetic and athletic individual enjoys swimming, playing tennis, and ice hockey.

Monika Ly

Monika is a Management Information Systems student at a University in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. She began her technology journey in 2019 with an organization called Empowering Youth in Cambodia. Monika will discuss the impact of technology on her life and her passion for empowering women and communities in the technology sector.

Norah Fernandez

Norah is a grade 2 student at the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh. Norah speaks Mandarin, enjoys arts and crafts, and has a passion for reading. Last year, she participated in her first TEDx event and is excited to return this year to speak about one of her greatest loves: animals.

Pichkatika Eng

Pichkatika Eng is an eighth-grade student at the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh. In the classroom, she enjoys subjects like English, social studies, and occasionally math. Outside of school, she participates in extracurricular activities, including basketball, badminton, running, and debating in Model UN.

Renjie Zhao

Renjie is a student at the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh. She came from Shanghai, China, and this is her first year moving to Phnom Penh. Renjie is a competitive young athlete who loves to swim and dance Latin. She also loves to record life through story drawing. In her TEDx Talk, Renjie will discuss the language of friendship, exploring how people can communicate with each other without using words.

Roitvisoth Peng

Roitvisoth is an 11th-grade student at the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh, where he is currently studying the IB Curriculum. Passionate about music, he has been playing the piano since the age of 7, specializing in classical compositions. His dedication to the piano reflects his commitment to excellence and creativity, making him a promising young musician in his community.

Seangly Srey

Seangly is a student at the Royal University of Phnom Penh. She has been a passionate and inspiring team leader at "Empowering Youth in Cambodia", or EYC, for four years. Drawing from her experiences as a leader, teacher, and student, she will deliver a speech about the art of living in the moment.

Sok Nita Say

Sok Nita is a 10th grade student at the Canadian International School who is passionate about creating art.

Théodore Ly

Théodore, also known as "Bug_In_The_System" on YouTube, is an 11th-grade IB student at the Canadian International School of Phnom Penh, with a French Asian-European background. After discovering Soundtrap, an online digital audio workstation, in grade 8, he dedicated his free time to making music and learning instruments, such as drums and piano.

Tu Ky Shen

Tu Ky Shen is a first-year IB student in the eleventh grade who enjoys reading, strategy games like Sudoku and Mahjong, matcha lattes, and an occasional run at sunset. She speaks five languages, has an impressive collection of chicken plushies, and a fondness for pursuing philanthropic projects with her friends. Tu Ky hopes to inspire others to take the initiative to get involved in their community and build a place for one another, supporting each other to strengthen bonds that transcend culture and heritage.