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The Reading Bridge 2026

  • CamEd Business School 64 Street 108 Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh, 120211 Cambodia (map)
Cambodia × Italy
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The Reading Bridge 2026

A Cambodia–Italy intercultural literacy event celebrating reading, cultural reflection, creativity, and meaningful connection.

Read
Reflect
Connect
Event Date 19 June 2026
Event Time 13:30 – 16:30
Venue Warren Buffet Hall, 8th Floor
Location West Building, CamEd Business School
Organized & Supported By CLA · ItaCham · National Library of Cambodia · CamEd Business School · Partner institutions across Cambodia

Key Speakers & Featured Guests

Opening Remarks

Mr. Casey Barnett

President of CamEd Business School

Culture & Art Insight

Mr. Ranon Phal

Founder of Ranon Phal Art

Cambodia–Italy Bridge

Mr. Francesco Olmo Bertini

Country Representative of Helpcode

Closing Remarks

Ms. Martina Cannetta

Director, Il Nodo Cambodia

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Purpose of the Event

The event creates a meaningful space for reading, reflection, cultural exchange, and community connection between Cambodia and Italy.

1

Reading

Encourages participants to engage with stories, ideas, and learning materials in a meaningful way.

2

Reflection

Supports cultural awareness by connecting personal reading insights with Cambodia–Italy perspectives.

3

Connection

Builds a bridge among participants, partners, and community members through dialogue and recognition.

4

Creativity

Encourages participants to express ideas creatively and transform reading into shared cultural understanding.

Event Agenda

A focused afternoon program for registration, sharing, networking, recognition, and closing moments.

13:30 – 14:00

Registration & Arrival

Participant check-in and welcome.

14:00 – 14:10

Opening Remarks

Mr. Casey Barnett, President of CamEd Business School.

14:10 – 14:15

Recognizing Sponsors & Partners

Acknowledgement of supporting partners and event contributors.

14:15 – 14:25

From Angkor to Rome

A journey in colors and culture by Mr. Ranon Phal, Founder of Ranon Phal Art.

14:25 – 14:45

Economic Bridges Between Italy and Cambodia

Innovation, partnership, and cultural exchange by Mr. Francesco Olmo Bertini, Country Representative of Helpcode.

14:45 – 15:15

Networking & Coffee Break

Refreshments and informal conversation.

15:15 – 15:40

Participant Showcase

Voices of intercultural literacy through participant topic presentations.

15:40 – 16:00

Awards Ceremony

Announcement of winners and certificate presentation.

16:00 – 16:10

Closing Remarks

Ms. Martina Cannetta, Director, Il Nodo Cambodia.

16:10 – 16:30

Lucky Draw, Group Photo & Networking

Celebrating connections and closing the event together.

Event Location

The event will be hosted at CamEd Business School in Phnom Penh.

CamEd Business School

Please come to the West Building and proceed to Warren Buffet Hall on the 8th Floor.

Venue: Warren Buffet Hall, 8th Floor, West Building
Date: 19 June 2026
Time: 13:30 – 16:30
City: Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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