Call for Volunteers of Cambodia ICT Camp 2024

  • 7 November 2024

Deadline of submission: Monday, 18 November 2024, at 23:59 Indochina time.

About Cambodia ICT Camp 2024

Open Development Cambodia (ODC) and its partners are organizing the Cambodia ICT Camp 2024 from 5-7 December 2024 in Siem Reap province. This three-day event will be the third Cambodia ICT Camp to be held. The inaugural camp, born from the Mekong ICT Camp 2017 held in Siem Reap, was successfully held in 2018, followed by a second camp in 2022.

The Cambodia ICT Camp 2024 is an interactive event featuring sharing sessions, panel discussions, and hands-on activities led by national and international experts in ICT, cybersecurity, cybercrime, digital communications, artificial intelligence (AI), journalism, and digital rights.

The camp will bring together participants from diverse but interconnected fields, including media and journalism, civil society organizations, digital rights advocacy groups, legal professionals, academia, the private sector, and university students. They will have the opportunity to engage in in-depth sharing of knowledge by the experts, get to experience the real-life applications of technologies, and connect with other participants.

The speakers and facilitators will come from Cambodia, Mekong countries, and other regions. They will bring diverse perspectives and expertise to the discussions. This significant event will bring approximately 200 participants to Siem Reap Province, home to the World Heritage site of Angkor.

Objectives

Cambodia ICT Camp 2024 has four main objectives:

  1. Raise awareness about the opportunities and challenges in Cambodia’s digital transformation, in alignment with the Cambodian government’s vision of developing the country into a digital economy and society.
  2. Address low digital literacy by equipping participants with the technical skills and resources necessary to stay safe online, while ensuring their privacy and security are protected.
  3. Foster discussions on the opportunities and challenges of emerging technologies in Cambodia and other Mekong countries, and debate current legislative developments related to ICT and digital laws.
  4. Facilitate the development of tech-enabled solutions to address repression, digital barriers, and other issues faced by communities.

Apply to be a volunteer

The Cambodia ICT Camp 2024 is looking for enthusiastic and dedicated volunteers to support the camp from 5–7 December 2024 in Siem Reap province. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a dynamic event that brings together national and international experts in ICT, cybersecurity, digital communications, artificial intelligence (AI), journalism, and digital rights.

As a volunteer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of the camp. You will assist with event logistics, support the facilitation of sessions, and help create a welcoming environment for participants and speakers. Volunteers will also have the chance to engage in knowledge-sharing, network with professionals from various sectors, and gain hands-on experience in event management.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate and coordinate with speakers and participants of the camp.
  • Assist with logistical setup before and during the camp.
  • Support speakers during panel discussions and break-out sessions.
  • Draft blog post of the camp.
  • Write minutes of the topics shared by speakers.
  • Help participants navigate the event and access resources.
  • Facilitate the outing day in collaboration with ODC team.
  • Other tasks as assigned.

Eligibility Requirements

  • Be Cambodian students or youths with backgrounds in media, communications, data science, tourism, hospitality, ICT, AI, or other related fields.
  • Passionate about using data and ICT tools to address real-world challenges.
  • Want to get volunteering or hands-on experiences in the relevant fields.
  • Committed to fulfill assigned tasks before and during the event.
  • Be able to participate in preparation meetings before the event.
  • Attend capacity-building programs provided by ODC prior to the event.
  • Have a personal computer.
  • Be able to attend the whole event, including travelling days.

Benefits

  • Receive a Certificate of Acknowledgement from ODC.
  • All associated costs for transportation, meals, and accommodation will be covered during the event.
  • Interact and network with people from various backgrounds and sectors.
  • Meet and learn from experts in fields such as cybersecurity, digital communications, artificial intelligence (AI), journalism, and digital rights.
  • Gain valuable experience in event management and the application of technology.

If you meet the mentioned-above requirements, we encourage you to apply for this opportunity. It will not only build your career pathway, but also receive knowledge-sharing and connect with link-minded professionals.

Registration deadline: Monday, 18 November 2024, at 23:59 Indochina time

Please register via: Link

Approximately 10 applicants will be selected to be the volunteers of Cambodia ICT Camp 2024. The announcement of the selected applicants will be made within a week following the closure of the call for volunteers.

Questions?

If you have any questions, please contact the Secretarial Team of the Cambodia ICT Camp at ODC via email at event@cambodiaict.net