​🎉 ARC Accelerator Program Kick-Off Event 2025

​Join us as we officially launch the ARC Accelerator Program — a bold initiative, proudly supported by the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications of Cambodia (MPTC), designed to empower early-stage innovators to transform ideas into real-world solutions. Through expert mentorship, hands-on training, and milestone-driven progress, this program reflects a shared commitment to strengthening Cambodia’s innovation and startup ecosystem.

​The Kick-Off Event will bring together university partners, emerging innovators, and ecosystem stakeholders to align on the program’s vision, structure, and the opportunities ahead. It’s an exciting space to connect, collaborate, and lay the foundation for impactful change.

​📅 Date: 11 June 2025
🕘 Time: 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Venue: AUPP

​Agenda

• ​9:30 – 9:40 AM: National Anthem

• ​9:40 – 10:00 AM: Introduction to ARC – Speaker: ARC

• ​10:00 – 11:00 AM: Panel Discussion & Q&A – Speakers

• ​11:00 – 11:15 AM: ARC Program 2025: Execution Overview & Milestones – Speaker: ARC

• ​11:15 – 11:25 AM: Partnership Announcement – Speaker: ARC

• ​11:25 – 12:00 PM: Closing and Networking

​We are honored to feature a distinguished lineup of speakers, whose expertise and leadership will inspire and guide participants throughout the program:

​Featured Speakers

​Dimitri Surber,

​Federal Dipl. Application Engineer

​Dimitri Surber is a strategic problem-solver with over a decade leading engineering teams to deliver impactful solutions. Federal Diploma in Application Engineer, known for turning complex challenges into innovative, business-driven IT transformations.

​Frank de Vrijer,

​CEO and co-owner of Comet.la ,
Cofounder of Bunswap and Mintware

​Frank, a seasoned entrepreneur with over a decade at the intersection of traditional tech and blockchain, scaled his first Web2.5 venture to a $5M valuation at exit. As CEO and co-owner of Comet.la—a dev studio with an incubator and investment arm—he co-founded Bunswap and Mintware, leading with a product-focused, innovative mindset.

​Ratchanon Supakit,

​Ventures @ Plug and Play Tech Center | Engineering | Driving innovation by connecting entrepreneurs, corporations, governments, and investors worldwide

​With a strong foundation in Electrical Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering from Kasetsart University and a stint at the University of Southampton, Ratchanon’s journey as a Venture Analyst at Plug and Play has been fueled by a robust blend of theoretical knowledge and practical application. Core business negotiation and system integration competencies have been instrumental in his current role, where he engage with startups and drive strategic partnerships.