Inter-Chamber Networking Night in Phnom Penh — the biggest business evening of the year for expats

A unique evening to meet Cambodia's international business communities all in one place. The event is open to members and non-members alike.

• Date: Friday, October 2, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM (check-in from 5:30 PM).
• Audience: executives, entrepreneurs, freelancers, and expat or Khmer professionals.
• Venue: Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra, Phnom Penh.
• Group size: a network of nine chambers and business associations, with several hundred attendees expected.
• Cost: $35 for members, $38 for non-members, payable on-site with a written receipt.

The schedule below follows the times provided by the organizers. Highlights include a Phare Circus showcase, fine wines, and canapés.

Registration is online, but payment is collected on-site. So allow a little time upon arrival.

1. Step 1: find the official Inter-Chamber Networking Night registration page on the IBC website or one of the co-organizing chambers.
2. Step 2: fill out the form with your name, company, and status (member or non-member).
3. Step 3: check your eligibility for the member rate if you belong to one of the nine chambers.
4. Step 4: confirm your attendance by email at adminevents@ibccambodia.com or by phone at +855 81 723 422.
5. Step 5: prepare payment in cash or by card according to the instructions received; a written receipt will be provided.
6. Step 6: arrive between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM to avoid the registration line and enjoy the first round of networking.
7. Step 7: bring your business cards and identify two or three people you'd like to meet in advance.

• Business cards — still the go-to format for exchanging contacts quickly at evening events.
• ID — useful for check-in at the hotel entrance and for the raffle.
• Payment method — $35 or $38 depending on your status, in cash or by card as instructed.
• Registration confirmation — screenshot or email, to speed up check-in.
• Business casual attire — the event is held in a 5-star hotel, so smart dress is appropriate.
• Charged phone — to scan LinkedIn profiles and take notes after each conversation.
• Small notebook or notes app — to jot down names and topics discussed during the evening.
• Water bottle — networking evenings in Phnom Penh stay hot, even in October.

If you're based in Siem Reap, several regular gatherings let you stay connected with the business community without heading to Phnom Penh.

• Cambodia Tourism Federation — co-organizer of the evening, it also shares sector events in the Siem Reap area.
• EuroCham Cambodia — hosts breakfasts and business after-hours in Phnom Penh and Siem Reap throughout the year.
• AmCham Cambodia — offers monthly meetups and training sessions for expat entrepreneurs.
• BritCham Cambodia — runs an active network with regular events open to non-members.
• Siem Reap expat Facebook groups — useful for spotting informal meetups, local networking nights, and new business gatherings.