The EPIC Summit 2025 invites educators, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners to share insights, ideas, and innovations that enhance education globally, with a special focus on Cambodia’s unique context. Rooted in the success of the Professional Identity for Khmer Teachers (PIKT) Project, this summit aims to build bridges between cultures, highlight impactful practices, and celebrate the resilience and creativity of teachers worldwide.
Cambodian education today is like the ‘perfect storm’ of challenges. In addition to the under-developed, largely agrarian economy, Cambodia has a unique and terrible history of oppression that specifically targeted educators and intellectuals. In recent years the country has made good progress in developing public education; however, it has come from a very low starting point and the legacy of poor school attainment, inadequate resources, and constrained teacher professional development, remains. Yet, when given access to well-designed workshops and support, such as demonstrated by the PIKT Project, Cambodian teachers redefine their professional identities and become agents of positive change in the classroom. This summit amplifies these efforts, offering a platform for global dialogue in the culturally rich city of Siem Reap, a symbol of resilience and renewal.
We welcome submissions addressing the following themes:
Subthemes include:
We are eager to receive diverse and engaging proposals, reflecting the varied ways education can be transformed. Some examples include:
We encourage group submissions and are particularly keen to include short-form practice sharing sessions led by practitioners and research students. Proposals from Khmer teachers and other non-native English speakers are warmly encouraged—translation support will be provided during the event to ensure inclusive and meaningful dialogue.
Siem Reap, with its rich cultural and historical significance, embodies the transformative spirit of education. As the home of Angkor Wat, it serves as a reminder of what humanity can achieve when creativity, resilience, and collaboration come together. The city is also central to the success of the PIKT Project, making it the ideal location to share lessons learned and chart new paths forward.
Understanding the diverse backgrounds of our participants, we are committed to making this event inclusive:
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