(Phnom Penh): The Business Society Youth Club of the American University of Phnom Penh was established to encourage, motivate, and gather talented young people, especially in business, to gain opportunities to understand, share experiences, knowledge, and personal perspectives. Our main goal is to contribute to the economic development of Cambodia, in line with the strategy of the Royal Government led by Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet.

 
In light of our values, we decided to organize the “Youth & Business Summit 2025” under the theme: “Turning Crisis into Opportunities: Shaping Cambodianess and Empowering Youth Through Local Business” which was held on 21 November 2025, at the AUPP Technology Center of the American University of Phnom Penh. The event amassed over 300 participants including students, professionals, and the general public.
 
The event was attended and inaugurated by Sithisak Sam, Under-Secretary of State, Ministry of Commerce, along with Kaknika Lin and Keith Sharp, Vice President of the American University of Phnom Penh.
 
Through the topics addressed by our Keynote Speaker, Oknha Pech Bolene, President of the Youtng Entrepreneurs Association of Cambodia, attendees were able to receive hands-on insights on how to prepare ourselves for the future of Cambodia’s business industry.
 
Furthermore, our panel discussion which consists of:
 
- Bill Sokhy Chea, Managing Director of Omohub
- David Nhem, Skills Development Specialist
- Dary Dek, Founder of 360 Events
- Sing Ong Yu, Dean of School of Business and Management of AUPP
 
And was moderated by Tay Theara Vathnak
 
reaffirmed Cambodian youths on how to expand our national identity pride through entrepreneurship and innovation.
 
Our aim was to promote knowledge regarding entrepreneurship, innovation, and skill development to seize new opportunities for all Cambodian youth. In addition, we firmly believe that “only in unity, we are strong”, especially as the next generation of young people, we hope that this program will provide value in promoting our Khmer national identity and receive a large number of participations from entrepreneurs, new businesses, students and the public from all walks of life.
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