Speakers

Lay Puthineath

Advisory Committee, Cambodia Youth Internet Governance Forum

Puthineath currently works at Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology as a researcher and instructor in the field of Data Science and Natural Language Processsing(NLP). With a Master’s degree in Informatics from UGA – Grenoble INP, Puthineath participates in cutting-edge research since 2022. After completion bachelor’s degree in Computer Science in 2019, she worked as web developer and data analytics. She actively participates in Internet Governance initiatives and has been involved in prominent events such as APIGA 2017, APrIGF 2018, APNIC48, Netmission Ambassador 2020 and ICANN NextGen 74. As an advisory committee member for the first Cambodia Youth Internet Governance, Puthineath is dedicated to shaping the future of the online landscape.

Sokhachan Socheata

Organizing Committee , Cambodia Youth Internet Governance Forum

Socheata Sokhachan is deeply passionate about Internet governance and its impact on society. As a participant in the Asia-Pacific Internet Governance Academy (APIGA) 2022, held in Seoul, South Korea, she had the incredible opportunity to engage with experts and fellow participants in discussions on Internet management, development, and use.

During APIGA, she delved into various topics related to Internet governance, including data protection and privacy, cybersecurity, network access and inclusiveness, the Internet of Things, human rights, and the role of technological innovation in sustainable development. she is eager to apply the knowledge and insights gained from APIGA to contribute to the betterment of her country, Cambodia.

Inspired by her experience at APIGA, she aspires to become a member of the Cam YIGF (Cambodian Youth Internet Governance Forum) organizing committee. By joining the committee, she aims to utilize her passion, skills, and knowledge to contribute to the development of an open, inclusive, and transparent Internet governance ecosystem in Cambodia.

As a member of the organizing committee, she envisions organizing an annual Cam YIGF event, bringing together young Cambodians interested in Internet governance. This platform will serve as a space for dialogue, knowledge sharing, and capacity building on Internet governance issues relevant to our country.

Additionally, she plans to collaborate with local and international organizations working in the field of Internet governance to leverage their expertise and resources. By forging partnerships, we can broaden the impact of Cam YIGF and ensure a diverse range of perspectives are represented.

One of her goals is to encourage active participation from attendees, empowering them to engage in discussions and formulate policy recommendations specific to Cambodia. These recommendations will be shared with relevant stakeholders, including government agencies, industry representatives, and civil society organizations, to influence decision-making processes.

Furthermore, she is committed to raising awareness about Internet governance among Cambodian youth and the general public. Through workshops, seminars, and awareness campaigns, she aims to highlight the importance of Internet governance, digital rights, and responsible technology use.

With these initiatives, she believes Cam YIGF can become a platform where young Cambodians shape the future of the Internet in our country, contributing to a more inclusive and sustainable digital society.

Muhammad Umair Ali

Safeguarding E-Government in a Cyber World,

Muhammad Umair Ali is a Digital Product Manager for one of the worlds top IT Asset Management software while also being an enthusiast for Digital Governance & Policymaking. He is a Generation Connect Youth Envoy for the Asia Pacific Region with the International Telecommunication Union-United Nations and has represented the voice of youth at the Global Youth Summit in Rwanda, ICANN Annual General Meeting in Malaysia and ITU PP Meeting in Romania. He is a strong advocate for internet governance activities and looks forward to seeing you all at the Cambodia YIGF

Edmon Chung

CEO DotAsia Organisation, DotAsia Organisation

Edmon Chung
CEO, DotAsia Organisation
Board Director, Internet Corporation for Assigned Names & Numbers (ICANN)
Secretariat, Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF)
Secretariat, Internet Governance Forum Support Association (IGFSA)
Director, Make a Difference (MaD) Institute
Committee Member, IT Business Management Committee (ITBMC) of Hong Kong Council of Social Services (HKCSS)
Working Group Member, IEEE P7003 Algorithmic Bias Considerations

Edmon Chung is a social innovator and entrepreneur. Edmon currently serves as the CEO of DotAsia Organisation, serves on the Board of ICANN, the Executive Committee of Internet Society Hong Kong (ISOC HK), the Board of Make a Difference (MaD) Institute, and heads the secretariat for the Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF). Edmon served also on the founding board of the Internet Governance Forum Support Association (IGFSA), continue to support its secretariat, cofounded the annual Hong Kong Kids International Film Festival (KIFF.Asia), and participates extensively on Internet governance and social innovation matters.

Edmon is an inventor of patents of internationalized domain names (IDN) and email addresses technologies, and has served on many global IDN related technical and policy groups, that made possible the introduction of multilingual domain names and email addresses on the Internet. Edmon won the Most Innovative Award in the Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurship Award in 2001. In 2000, Edmon was selected by The Globe and Mail as one of the Young Canadian Leaders. Between 2006 and 2010, Edmon served on the ICANN GNSO Council, between 2010 and 2012 on the ICANN At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC), and between 2006 and 2011, as an elected member of the Elections Committee of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region in the Information Technology Subsector.

Edmon has a Bachelor of Applied Science, a Master of Engineering from the University of Toronto, and a Master of Arts in Theology at the Lutheran Theological Seminary.¬

Horn Somaly

Co-Founder Youth for Community, ​​

NextGen ICANN 75 – Presentation Theme Cybersecurity

CHEANG Thornsopanha

Software Engineer, Computer Science Student , Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology

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Ly Sokphath

General Secretariat of Digital Government Committee, Director, Department of Project Appraisal and Development Programs

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Rina Buoy

PhD Candidate (Informatics) at Osaka Metropolitan University, AI Researcher at Techo Startup Center

Rina received the B.S. and M.S. degrees in Petroleum Engineering and Geoscience from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS, Malaysia, in 2012 and 2022, and the M.S. degree in IT Engineering from Royal University of Phnom Penh, Cambodia in 2022. From 2012 to 2019, he was a senior petroleum engineer and R&D team lead at Three60 Energy Asia (formerly, LEAP Energy), Kualar Lumpur, Malaysia. Since 2020, he has been a senior applied AI researcher at Techo Startup Center, Cambodia. Currently, he is a PhD candidate in intelligent informatics at Osaka Metropolitan University, Osaka, Japan. His research interests include numerical simulation, stochastic optimization, document recognition and analysis, natural language processing, and machine learning in production. He was a recipient of the Vice-Chancellor Award in 2012, and the High Achiever Award in 2022 from Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS. In addition, his work on the Khmer ID OCR API won the Cambodia Digital Award 2022 under R&D category. Lately, his team won the Oxford Machine Learning Summer School 2023 (OxML23) ‘s competition.

Gyan Prakash Tripathi

a technology policy researcher and digital rights advocate based in New Delhi, India,

Gyan Prakash Tripathi is a technology policy researcher and digital rights advocate based in New Delhi, India. He is dedicated to promoting the use of constitutional values and human rights principles in developing technology for public welfare.

IM Chantola

Planning & Demand Management Architect (Technology),

I am IM Chantola, a technology enthusiast, with a deep passion for all things tech. With over 5 years of dedicated experience in the tech and telecom industry, I have honed my skills and knowledge to excel in this dynamic field. I hold a master’s degree in Computer Science from India, which has been instrumental in shaping my expertise. I am committed to staying at the cutting edge of technology, and my journey in this ever-evolving industry has been both challenging and rewarding. I was recently honored with the title of “Digital Telco Enabler Champion” by the company’s Group Berhad.

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Norbert Klein

ODC’s original advisory board members, Open Development Cambodia Organization

Before he came to Cambodia in 1990 to work at the Ministry of Agriculture, he had been working for a German international development aid organization. While such aid is directed mainly to the fields of agriculture, education, and health services, his task was different: to identify – what was called “society related services” – like students’ or women’s movements, centers of social studies, related publications, and emerging labor union activities, to support them, and also to help them to establish mutual contact. There was not yet the Internet, but the postal services allowed the setting up of one-word Telegram Addresses, so the exchange of communication by telegram was easy. Later he also discovered that socially active groups – for example in Brazil and in South Korea – had started to use e-mail – the entry stage of the Internet.
As a result of his regular travels in Asia, Africa, and Latin America, he started to receive a lot of paper mails. Among them was also information that the Cambodian Ministry of Agriculture was looking for a person to help overcome the isolation after the years of Khmer Rouge government and the effects of the Vietnam war – but after more than one year nobody applied.
So he took up this challenge. Before his arrival in Phnom Penh, a special project had already started: 200 Indian white cattle were flown in from the Philippines to be multiplied and distributed to the whole country – and he had to bring in expert staff from Australia to implement this. – Now, when you travel in the countryside, you see them everywhere.
But there was no Internet – so he created the first Internet access in Cambodia.

Sam An Mardy

Information Technology and Website Manager, Open Development Cambodia Organization

Mardy’s main responsibilities are managing and overseeing ODC platform and network infrastructure. He is in charge of involving in and monitoring the development and maintenance of ODC platform under collaboration from other ODC team. Moreover, he is responsible for providing technical guidance and support as well as identifying, preventing, and mitigating IT-related issues of the network infrastructure and project implementation.

Mardy is a graduate from the Institute of Technology of Cambodia (ITC) majoring in Computer Science and holds a Bachelor of Education in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the Institute of Foreign Languages (IFL).

Touch Sangrotha

Web Designer , ​​

Hi, I’m Touch Sangrotha, I’ve been around web technologies for five years and still counting. I believe that every website or service should be created aesthetically pleasing and have extra value for users.

Porhai EUNG

Chief Executive Officer at Sala Cyber, Sala Cyber

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Diep Kong

Chief Technical Officer at SINET,

18 years experiences in ISP and telecom sector.

Na Sambathchatovong

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Maristela Miranda

Senior Associate , LIGHTS Institute

Maris was a former member of the National Privacy Commission’s Privacy Policy Office and currently a Senior Associate at the LIGHTS Institute. She regularly assists organizations and their data protection units with the development and implementation of their respective privacy programs. Her current areas of focus are privacy impact assessments and data subject engagement.

She conducts research and helps write articles on data protection, including briefing papers, primers, and other guidance documents. She also contributes op-eds to GMA News Online and serves as a trainer and resource speaker in various forums and events.

Maris is an IAPP Certified Information Privacy Manager, an ISO Certified Lead Implementer of Privacy Information Management Systems, an ISO Certified Lead Risk Manager, an alumna of the Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy (2021) and a Fellow of the Asia Pacific Region Internet Governance Forum (2023). She has a degree in Community Development from the University of the Philippines, where she also earned her post-graduate units in Urban and Regional Planning.

Oum Oudom

Cyber Security Solution,

Experience in Network and Security more than 4 years

Bachelor’s degree : NIPTICT (Telecom and Networking)

Sreng Kimhab

Working as a Cybersecurity and Data Protection,

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Jaewon Son

Doctoral Researcher at Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT),

Jaewon Son is a doctoral researcher at the Institute for Technology Assessment and Systems Analysis (ITAS), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT). Jaewon’s interest is in ensuring the multistakeholder model in internet governance which led her to initiate the first youth session in Korea during the 8th Korea Internet Governance Forum (KrIGF) and co-found the first Korean youth stakeholder group for Internet governance while being a committee member of KrIGF.

She was APIGA, ICANN, APrIGF, APNIC fellow, and currently an Advisor of NetMission Advisory Board, a Capacity Building Lead of Youth4IG, member of Noncommercial Stakeholder Group (NCSG), Asia Pacific Regional At-Large Organisation (APRALO), and At-Large Consolidated Policy Working Group (CPWG) in ICANN.

Harisa Shahid

Net Mission Youth IG Ambassador & Cybersecurity Analyst at VaporVM IT Services,

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Phan Daro

Head of Digital Governance and Technology Promotion,

PHAN Daro leads the Center for Digital Governance and Technology Promotion of the Institute of Digital Governance under the Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology and is an adjunct lecturer at the Faculty of Law and Public Affairs and the Faculty of Education of Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia. Prior to this, Daro worked as an official in the appeal section of the Administrative Office at the Phnom Penh Municipal Court. He holds bachelor’s degrees in education, computer science, and law before receiving his LL.M. from Nagoya University, Japan. He is currently working on blockchain governance, information technology law, cybersecurity policy, and intellectual property rights.

Svaradiva Anurdea Devi

Chairperson Internet Development Institute,

Svaradiva was also Assistant to Vice Minister of ICT of Indonesia. In addition to her professional accomplishments, she holds a Master’s degree in Communication from the University of Indonesia and currently pursuing a Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Malta.

Bibek Silwal

Universal Acceptance and IDNs, Case Study of Rajmail and IDN Game,

Bibek Silwal has a strong interest in technology, innovation and involvement of youth in policy making. He is currently pursuing an MBA degree at One League, with a focus on business strategy and data science. Apart from his academic pursuits, Bibek is an ICANN Fellow .IGF Youth Ambassador and a NextGen@ICANN , APIGA 2023 participants. He actively engages in global conversations on Internet governance and digital inclusion. Bibek is also a founding member of YIGF Nepal, where he works with the team to create an enabling environment for young people to engage in Internet governance discussions. As a Harvard Crossroads Emerging Leader, Bibek has acquired valuable leadership skills and gained exposure to diverse perspectives from around the world. He is a techno-enthusiast who enjoys exploring the latest technologies and applying them to real-world problems.Bibek is passionate about making a positive impact in the world. He is eager to connect with like-minded professionals who share this goal and explore opportunities to collaborate.

Te Sonita

Program Coordinator at Computer Science Department, Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology

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Sy Tech Hong

Cybersecurity Consultant, One of the big four consulting firms

Tech Hong is an educator, a cybersecurity researcher, a risk advisory manager at one of the big four consulting firms. He has extensive experience in Cybersecurity and IT for more than 6 years that includes both private and public sector. Tech Hong holds several certifications and recognitions both domestic and international.

Heng Soklay

Researcher, Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology

Soklay is an artificial intelligence researcher at Institute of Digital Research and Innovation (IDRI), Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT). He holds a Master’s degree in Natural Language Processing from Université de Lorrain, France, a Bachelor’s degree of Education in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from Institute of Foreign Languages, and a Bachelor’s degree in Telecoms and Networking from National Institute of Posts, Telecoms and ICT, Cambodia (currently recognized as CADT). Prior to his research career, he worked as a network infrastructure engineer for a leading Cambodian mobile telecommunications company.

His first involvement in Internet conference starts when he was selected as youth fellow to join a regional Internet conference, Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC) 46, in Nouméa, New Caledonia. He was also selected as a fellow to attend Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) 2023 in Brisbane, Australia, where he can gain more understanding and actively involve in Internet governance on a regional level.

Dixon Siu

Member of Advisory Board CamIDF, Software Engineer at Fujitsu Limited (Japan)

Dixon is a software engineer and SDG 9 Enabler at Fujitsu Limited (Japan). His main role is to provide solutions with ethical use of data while guiding colleagues and customers to practice proper data ethics, digital human rights and personal data empowerment. Most active SDGs activities include hosting children online safety workshops to raise awareness of online sexual abuse and events that inspire all stakeholders to improve the well-beings of mobility challenged people.

Ahmad Umair Bin Suhaidi

Computer Science Student, National Energy University of Malaysia

Ahmad Umair is a celebrated Computer Science student at the prestigious National Energy University of Malaysia. With a passion for understanding and contributing to Internet governance, he was recently awarded a fellowship to join the 2023 Asia Pacific Internet Governance Academy organized jointly by KISA and ICANN. Demonstrating his academic aptitude, Mr. Umair also successfully completed the HarvardX course “Introduction to Computer Science”. Through his studies and involvement in organizations dedicated to shaping internet policy, he continues to distinguish himself as a thoughtful voice on the implications of emerging technologies.

Alex Roth

Project Officer at Chumrum Digital, Chumrum Digital

Alex Roth currently works as a project officer with the nonprofit initiative in Cambodia ‘Chumrum Digital’. He has worked with regional organizations and has more than a decade of experience in human rights and digital literacy. Alex has been instrumental in establishing and executing significant programs that support digital literacy throughout his career, ensuring that people have the abilities and information required to successfully negotiate the complexity of our fast-changing digital environment. He has helped to build a more inclusive and educated society by encouraging a sense of empowerment and critical thinking.

Chum Rasy

Information Technology Engineering Expert & Lead Digital Security Trainer at Chumrum Digital, Chumrum Digital

Mr. Chum Rasy is an Information Technology Engineering Expert and a lead Digital Security Trainer at Chumrum Digital. He has a wealth of expertise instructing students on digital device security, data management, and data protection. He also possesses the ability to create and manage IoT (internet of things) systems.

Chhit Kanika

A project coordinator and a digital security trainer at Chumrum Digital, Chumrum Digital

Chhit Kanika is a project coordinator of young digital citizenship in Cambodia, a not-for-profit project. She has worked as a digital security trainer for the past five years with regional and global organizations, university students, young people, and the private sector. She not only offers instruction and assistance in digital security, but she also creates content about digital hygiene in the Khmer language that is directed at young Cambodians via the social media platform “Chumrum Digital.” Previously, she worked with local and international media covering human interest stories in Cambodia before beginning her career in the field of digital security. She has a degree in media management.

Tepken Vannkorn

Web Developer, YIGF Cambodia

Hi! I’m Vannkorn. I’ve been working in the Web Development industry for more than 10 years. While developing websites, security best practices have always been my top priority.

Web security is a complex and ever-changing field. New threats are constantly emerging, and it is important to stay up-to-date on the latest security practices.