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Dr. Chhem Siriwat
President
Co-Founder of AI Forum

β€œWelcome to our collaborative hub for innovation and dialogue in artificial intelligence.


Together, we aim to harness the transformative power of AI to drive progress, foster ethical practices, and bridge gaps between academia, industry, and government.


Our commitment to excellence and interdisciplinary collaboration ensures that we are not just participants in the global AI landscape but leaders shaping its future.


Join us in building a responsible, innovative, and inclusive AI ecosystem for Cambodia and beyond”

Recent Publication

Explore the latest insights, research, and stories from our collection of publications.

AIF Insights No. 25 (2026) | Digital Sovereignty in the Age of AI: What Choices for Cambodia ?

Released: 26 July 2026 Author: SAIDNATTAR Ryanna, Ph.D. Candidate in Science and Technology Policy

This examines how small states can navigate digital sovereignty within an AI landscape dominated by major powers like the United States and China. Rather than passively adopting foreign technologies or unrealistically striving for full technical independence, the author argues that small nations must deliberately choose their dependencies and exercise agency where feasible. Specifically for Cambodia,<a href="https://www.aiforumcambodia.org/archives/publications/aif-insights-no-25-2026-digital-sovereignty-in-the-age-of-ai-what-choices-for-cambodia">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"AIF Insights No. 25 (2026) | Digital Sovereignty in the Age of AI: What Choices for Cambodia ?"</span></a>

Latest News

AI Conversations
30 January, 2026

πŸš€ AI Conversations Episode #7 is here! πŸŽ™οΈ

I Beyond Borders: Legal Pathways for a Digital Future In this episode, we’re joined by Mr. Pong Pich, Research Fellow at AI Forum, for an in-depth discussion on how artificial intelligence is reshaping international law and global governance. Moderated by Mr. Vithya, the conversation explores how AI challenges traditional legal concepts such as sovereignty and<a href="https://www.aiforumcambodia.org/archives/2624">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"πŸš€ AI Conversations Episode #7 is here! πŸŽ™οΈ"</span></a>

National
5 October, 2025

Unleashing the Potential of Artificial Intelligence for Cambodia (2019)

Authored by Dr. Rethy Chhem, Dr. Trond Gilberg, and Siriwat Chhem, this seminal paper marks a turning point in Cambodia’s exploration of artificial intelligence and digital transformation. It presents one of the first comprehensive analyses of how AI can enhance national competitiveness, human capital development, and inclusive economic growth. Originally published by the Cambodia Development<a href="https://www.aiforumcambodia.org/archives/2220">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"Unleashing the Potential of Artificial Intelligence for Cambodia (2019)"</span></a>

National
4 September, 2025

On August 19, 2025, Mr. Siriwat William Chhem, Co-Founder and President of the AI Forum, joined a panel discussion on β€œAI-Generated Content: Risks and Opportunities in the Banking Sector”

On August 19, 2025, Mr. Siriwat William Chhem, Co-Founder and President of the AI Forum, joined a panel discussion on β€œAI-Generated Content: Risks and Opportunities in the Banking Sector” during the Cambodia Banking Conference 2025, organized by the Association of Banks in Cambodia.The session convened leading experts from the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, the<a href="https://www.aiforumcambodia.org/archives/1964">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"On August 19, 2025, Mr. Siriwat William Chhem, Co-Founder and President of the AI Forum, joined a panel discussion on β€œAI-Generated Content: Risks and Opportunities in the Banking Sector”"</span></a>

International
3 September, 2025

🌏 Building the ASEAN Community Vision 2045: Key Insights from the FPCI Forum

The Foreign Policy Community of Indonesia (FPCI) recently convened the Forum on ASEAN Community Building, gathering prominent thought leaders and experts from across Southeast Asia to deliberate on strategies shaping the region’s future. πŸ”‘ Key Recommendations from the Forum: ✨ Vision for 2045:An ASEAN that is united, resilient, inclusive, and recognized globally as a model<a href="https://www.aiforumcambodia.org/archives/1959">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"🌏 Building the ASEAN Community Vision 2045: Key Insights from the FPCI Forum"</span></a>

International
3 September, 2025

πŸ“’ Announcing SEA-LION v4 – Advancing Open, Multimodal AI for Southeast Asia

AI Forum is pleased to announce that AI Singapore has released SEA-LION v4, a major advancement in open, multimodal artificial intelligence designed for Southeast Asia (including Khmer language for Cambodia) and beyond. After extensive research, development, and collaboration, this model sets new benchmarks in performance and accessibility: βœ… Ranked #5 overall on the SEA-HELM benchmarkβœ…<a href="https://www.aiforumcambodia.org/archives/1955">Continue reading <span class="sr-only">"πŸ“’ Announcing SEA-LION v4 – Advancing Open, Multimodal AI for Southeast Asia"</span></a>