First Asia-Pacific Francophone Science Conference Held in Cambodia

The first Asia-Pacific Francophone Scientific Cycle Conference was held from November 10 to 12, 2026, at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. With the theme “Science and the Francophone Community for Peace and Sustainable Stability,” it focused on challenges facing higher education, research and the development of Francophone science in the Asia-Pacific region.

A press release from Cambodia’s Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport and the Francophone University Agency said the conference was held under the patronage of King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia. It was also a major event held ahead of the 20th Francophonie Summit. The three-day conference brought together 451 delegates, including 217 international delegates.

Participants included representatives of relevant institutions, researchers, and leaders from 125 universities and research institutions across 27 countries and territories, including France, Canada, China, South Korea, Japan, Vietnam, Thailand and Laos. During the conference, delegates discussed these challenges and proposed ways to strengthen cooperation, exploring how science could contribute to peace, security and sustainable development regionally and globally.

Source: VietVance