International Conference

Ancient Khmer and Southeast Asian Ceramics: New Archaeological Findings, 

Production and the Revival of Techniques

A collaboration between the Center for Khmer Studies, 

National Center for Khmer Ceramics Revival 

and Heritage Watch 

and part of the International Khmer Ceramics Festival, (December 11-29, 2008)

CKS Conference Hall, Wat Damnak, Siem Reap, Cambodia

December 10-12, 2008

CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

Scholars based in Southeast Asia are especially encouraged to participate.

Inclusions

The participation fee includes:

Transportation to the optional visit 

Two tea breaks and buffet lunch 

Visit to the ceramics workshop

For Cambodian citizen only: 

Participation is free. 

Return transportation to Siem Reap and two nights accommodation in Siem Reap.

Please take contact with us.

Exclusions

Participants will need to bear the following expenses themselves: 

Cocktail reception drinks

Any applicable entry fees for the optional visits (please see below for further information).

All transportation costs (except for the optional visits)

All accommodation costs.

PRESENTATIONS

Presentations should last for a maximum of 20 minutes. 

The following equipment will be available: 

PC Laptop (with USB and CD drives)

Overhead projector 

Slide projector

LCD Projector (for powerpoint presentations)

Laser pointers

Microphones

You are welcome to email a copy of your presentation to conference@khmerstudies.org 

to be used as backup in case of a technical failure.

Facilities for participants at the conference

Participants will have access to the library office where the following facilities and materials

will be available to them:

-Computer (including access to email and internet)

-Black and white printer

-Photocopying machine

-Scanner

-Overhead transparencies

-Paper for copying and printing

OPTIONAL VISITS DURING THE CONFERENCE

Some optional excursions will be offered during the conference, including a visit to a ceramics 

workshop at the National Centre for Khmer Ceramics Revival and two ancient khmer sites.

Further information will be provided at the conference and visits may be subject to change. 

A very good source of further information on all the following details can be found at 

http://www.canbypublicatoins.com/siemreap/srhome.htm

This website also includes a very good detailed map of Siem Reap.

CONFERENCE LOCATION

The conference will be held at the Center for Khmer Studies (CKS) conference hall.  

CKS is located within the grounds of Wat Damnak pagoda, close to the old market (Psar Chas) 

in the southern part of town.

TRANSPORT TO THE CONFERENCE

Your hotel should be able to arrange pickup from the airport or bus station if you tell them your 

arrival time, as well as arrange transportation to the conference and around town. 

Motorbike and tuk-tuk taxis can also be flagged down on any street.

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS AND VISA REQUIREMENTS

Siem Reap has an international airport, serviced by the following airlines:

• AirAsia (Kuala Lumpur)
• Air Macau (Macau)
• Angkor Airways (Hanoi, Taipei-Taiwan Taoyuan)
• Asiana Airlines (Seoul-Incheon)
• Bangkok Airways (Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, Chiang Mai [starts 29 October 2007)
• China Eastern Airlines (Kunming)
• China Southern Airlines (Guangzhou) [starts October 2007]
• Jetstar Asia Airways (Singapore)
• Kampuchea Airlines (Phnom Penh)
• Korean Air (Seoul-Incheon)
• Lao Airlines (Pakse)
• Malaysia Airlines (Kuala Lumpur)
• PMTair (Hanoi, Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville, Utapao)
• President Airlines (Phnom Penh)
• Royal Khmer Airlines (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Phnom Penh)
• Royal Phnom Penh Airways (Phnom Penh)
• Siem Reap Airways (Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi, Phnom Penh)
• Singapore Airlines
• SilkAir (Singapore)
• Vietnam Airlines (Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City)

The following airlines service Phnom Penh airport. 

• AirAsia (Kuala Lumpur)
• Thai AirAsia (Bangkok-Suvarnabhumi)

Siem Reap can be reached from Phnom Penh either by air connection or by air-conditioned 

coach. 

The journey by coach takes about 4-5 hours, costing between $4-$10, depending on which 

company you travel with. 

Visa requirements:

Tourist visas are available on arrival at Siem Reap and Phnom Penh airports, as well as other 

overland ports of entry. 

They cost $20 US and are valid for one month. Please check with your embassy regarding visa

requirements for your nationality. 

ACCOMMODATION

A wide variety of accommodation is available in Siem Reap, ranging from clean and comfortable $3

 fan rooms to high end hotel options, all within easy reach of the conference. One source of further 

accommodation information is http://www.canbypublications.com/siemreap/srhome.htm

Some options near CKS are listed below. If you would like assistance with making reservations or

 obtaining further information, please contact conference@khmerstudies.org.