The OSCI and French Tech networks are organizing their annual regional meetings the day before the France Cambodia Business Forum (Wednesday June 8, 2022) in Phnom Penh. These side events are not part of the Forum which starts the next day (Thursday June 9, 2022) and participation to these events is not included in the ticket.
9:00am - 6:00pm
French Tech Gathering - Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology
Internal meeting between the French Tech APAC actors
Lunch with all participants
Pitching session and B2B meetings
Networking evening
9:00am - 6:00pm
8:00pm -
Off evening with the OSCI and French Tech communities at Samai Distillery
Workshop on Financing with Bpifrance (french with english simultaneous translation) - Institut Français du Cambodge
You will learn more about the solutions offered by the French government and its operators to French companies abroad with Bpifrance, Direction Générale du Trésor (FEXTE, FASEP), Chèque Relance Export et Proparco - Workshop moderated by Mr. Etienne Chenevier, French Foreign Trade Advisor and partner of Citystar
Location : Institut Français du Cambodge - Restaurant hall then Amphitheater for Financing Workshop - Google Maps
9:00 - 10:00am
Meeting point is set at Institut Français du Cambodge (google link above) to start the forum. Make sure to use the Grab app to join us there. We will take care of all transporation from the Institut to the Council for the remaining for the day
9:00 - 10:00am
Participants welcome breakfast in the Institut Français du Cambodge's restaurant, meeting with OSCI Country representatives (Cambodia, Vietnam, Singapore, Malaysia) and disclosure of the final participants list
10:00 - 10:10am
Mrs. Elodie Barria, Head of APAC at Bpifrance
10:10 - 10:20am
Mr. Raphaël De Guerre, Regional Manager of Proparco
10:20 - 10:30am
Mrs. Cécile Boury, representative of OSCI about the Export Revival Cheque
10:30 - 10:40am
Mr. Philippe Baudry, economic advisor of the French Embassy in Cambodia on FEXTE and FASEP
10:40 - 10:50am
Mrs. Cindy Nguyen, International relationship manager
10:50 - 11:15am
Questions/Answers
11:15am -
End of the workshop - Bus transportation to the Sofitel
Lunch - Opening Plenary (french with english simultaneous translation) - Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra
Please note: this event is only open to participants who have subscribed to the "full offer" (250 USD early bird or 350 USD). Participants with a "partial offer" will be able to participate by paying an additional 50 USD on site.
After the speech of our special guest, Mr. François Corbin, you will learn more about Cambodia's comparative advantages and the new Investment Law with His Excellency Mr. Sok Chenda Sophea, Minister and Secretary General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia -Plenary led by M. Soresmey Ke Bin, CCIFC Chairman and M. Arnaud Darc, CCEF Chairman
Location : Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra - Ballroom 1 - Google Map
12:00 - 12:20pm
Introductory speech by Mr. François Corbin, representative of the Ministry of Europe and Foreign Affairs for economic relations with ASEAN countries
12:20 - 12:40pm
Speech by His Excellency Mr. Sok Chenda Sophea, Secretary General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia
1:45 - 2:30pm
End of lunch - Bus transportation to The Factory
Cambodia, in a nutshell (french with english simultaneous translation) - The Factory Phnom Penh
With 20 simultaneous mini-conferences, you will have a better idea of the promising sectors of the Cambodian economy and be inspired by the success stories of our speakers. Take the opportunity to speak to them during the breaks and develop concrete business relationships with market experts - conferences moderated by Ms. Vaizoue Huynh, CCIFC Board Member and Executive Project Director of Golden International Investments, Ms. Sarah Lubeigt, CCIFC Deputy Secretary General and Country Director of Bioderma and Mr. Kovi Valoo, CCIFC Board Member and CEO of Legrand Cambodia
Location : The Factory Phnom Penh - Classroom / Banquet hall / Theater - Google Maps
2:30 - 3:00pm
Tourism (30 minutes) - Issues and challenges of tourism in Cambodia: what can we expect from the expected rebound in 2022?
Mr. Pierre-André Romano, CEO of Beyond Retail Business
Mr. Charles-Henri Chevet, Director Zone of Sofitel Phokeethra
Mr. Ludovic Hautin, Associate Director, CBRE Cambodia
Industry - Industrial diversification towards electronics and automobiles, state of play and perspectives
SEM. Kan Chanmeta, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation
Mr. Yvon Chalm, founder of K-Box solution
Mr. Timothé Delhaise, Industrial Director of ATS
Success Story (3x10min) – Newrest
Mrs. Rapytha Bonamy, general manager of Newrest Catering
Sucess story (3x10min) - Kulen Water, the first mineral water made in Cambodia
Mr. Jacques Marcille, co-founder of Kulara Water and general manager
Sucess story (3x10min) - Phare Circus
Mr. Dara Huot, PDG de Phare Circus
3:10 - 3:40 pm
Construction - What opportunities does the boom in the construction sector open up?
Mr. Michel Cassagnes, Managing Director of Archetype
Mr. Charles Amar, Head of the Real Estate Department of DFDL Cambodia
Digital - Entrepreneurs' views on the start-up and innovation environment
Mr. Matthew Tippetts, CEO of Clik Asia
Mr. Clément Barbier, business development executive of Belaws
Ms. Adrienne Ravez Adrienne Ravez, COO of QED
General - China +1: how to work with the Chinese business community
Ms. Vaizoue Huynh, Executive Project Director of Golden International Investments
Working with local conglomerates - WorldBridge
Mr. Sothea Sambath, CEO of Auskhmer (F&B branch of Worldbridge Group)
Success story - Bodia Spa, the leader of the spa market
Mr. Antoine Bancel, founder of Bodia Spa
3:50 - 4:20 pm
Healthcare - State of play and opportunities in the health sector
Ms. Tess Richard, Deputy General Manager, assigned to the Drugs Department of DKSH
Mr. Chris Debroise, Deputy General Manager, assigned to the Medical Devices and Diagnostics Department of DKSH
Energy - Context, constraints and opportunities of the energy sector
Ms. Cécile Dahomé, CEO of Sevea
Mr. Frantz Vaganay, CEO of ATS
Logistics - Opportunities and prospects for the development of the cold chain
Mr. Eric Durand, CEO of Lamberet Asia
General - The Cambodian consumer: profiles and trends
Mr. Felix Botineau, Market analyst of EuroCham Cambodia
Working with local conglomerates - Chip mong Group
Mr. Arnaud Dufresne, CEO of Chip Mong Retail
4:30 - 5:00 pm
Retail - The Peak, Chip Mong Mega Mall, Aeon 3... the rise of the retail sector
Mr. Arnaud Dufresne, CEO of Chip Mong Retail
Success story - uCare, the first pharmacy and parapharmacy chain
Mr. Pascal Catry, CEO of uCare
Wines & Spirits - To what extent is Cambodia a favorable country for the development of wines and spirits?
Mr. Ludovic Ledru, Managing Director Cambodia of Pernod Ricard
Agriculture - State of the art of the agriculture sector and development of the agro-industry
Ms. Cécile Dahomé, CEO of Sevea
5:00 - 6:00
Bus transportation to the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC)
Cocktail reception - networking - The Council for the Development of Cambodia
The Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC) exceptionally opens its doors for an outstanding evening, an opportunity for all to network while enjoying the grandiose setting of the gardens of this iconic place in Phnom Penh - Opening ceremony led by Ms. Nitikar Nith, CCIFC Board Member and Lawer
Location : The Council for the Development of Cambodia - Garden area - Google Maps
7:00 - 7:05pm
Introduction by Mr. Arnaud Darc, chairman of the French Foreign Trade Advisors (Cambodia)
7:05pm - 7:10pm
Presentation by Mr. Soreasmey Ke Bin, chairman of the French Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Cambodia
7:10pm - 7:20pm
Speech by Mr. Jacques Pellet, Ambassador of France in Cambodia
7:20pm - 7:30pm
Closing remarks by by His Excellency Mr. Sok Chenda Sophea, Secretary General of the Council for the Development of Cambodia
7:30 - 9:00pm
Networking cocktail
9pm -
Evening Off at the Vito
Franco-Cambodian dialogues : a look back at a privileged economic relationship (french with english simultaneous translation) - Raffles Hotel Le Royal
During this breakfast seminar on major Franco-Cambodian partnerships, you will have the opportunity to develop links with the Cambodian authorities (Ministries of Economy and Finance, Trade, Transport, Foreign Affairs, Industry, Science and Technology, Land Management and Construction...) with whom we will revisit the special and close economic relationship that France and Cambodia have maintained for decades - seminar led by Ms. Nitikar Nith, CCIFC Board Member and Lawer
Location : Raffles Hotel Le Royal - Royal Ballroom - Google Maps
9:00 - 9:10am
Meeting point is set at Raffles Hotel le Royal (google map link above). Make sure to use the Grab app to meet us there. We take care of the transporation for the rest of the day for the remaining for the day
8:30 - 9:00am
Welcome & registration
9:10 - 9:20am
Speech by M. Jacques Pellet, ambassador of France to Cambodia
9:10 - 9:20am
Remarks by HE Dr. Kan Chanmeta, secretary of States at the ministry of Industry, Science, Technology and Innovation
9:20 - 10:10am
Dialogue on the theme of Infrastructure moderated by Mr. Frantz Vaganay, French Foreign Trade Advisor and founder/manager of ATS Cambodia
HE Mr. Keo Rottanak, director general of Electricity of Cambodia (EDC)
Mr. Hervé Meljac, representative of Electricité de France (EDF)
HE Mr. Long Naro, director general of the Phnom Penh Water Supply Authority (PPWSA)
Mr. Cédric Roude, director of the Bakheng project for Vinci Construction Grands Projets
Mrs. Audray Souche, regional Managing Partner of DFDL
Mr. Emmanuel Dollfus, deputy director of the French Agency for Development
10:10 - 10:40am
Coffee break
10:40 - 11:30am
Dialogue on the theme of Agriculture and Agribusiness moderated by Mrs. Ratana Phurik Callebaut, Private Sector and Investment Consultant
Mr. Raphaël De Guerre, Regional Manager of Proparco
Mr. Sok Hach, President of Golden Rice
Mr. Guy Porré, Founder of La Plantation
HE Mr. Chhan Kanora, Adviser to the Ministry of Commerce
Mr. Hym Piseth, Kampot Pepper Promotion Association board member
11:30 - 12:00pm
Bus transportation to Aquation Office Park
12:00 - 2:00pm
Networking lunch - Aquation office Park
Open stage "Pitch your business'' (english language only) - Aquation Office Park
Take advantage of your visit to Cambodia to present your business to local companies (interventions for delegates from abroad only). The CCIFC team will contact you to prepare this sequence
Location : Aquation Office Park - Restaurant located at the back of the office park - Google Maps
2:00 - 5:00
Mr. Germain Thomas - Asiance
Mrs. Catherine Germier-Hamel - Destination Mekong
Mr. Mark Tan - GeoPost
Mr. Manuel Ramos - Teraoasia
Mr. Mourad Kholti - Andaman Medical
Mrs. Sylvie Pregevole - Maison Pregevole
Mr. Cham San Tek
Mrs. Cécile Boury - CBCI
Mrs. Cécile Boury - Jean Bracq
Mr. Jérôme Parayre - Petitjean
End of the France Cambodia Business France