The Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT) has announced the successful completion of the ASEAN Conference on Emerging Technologies (ACET) 2026, held in Phnom Penh on 12–13 November 2026. Organised by CADT’s Institute of Digital Research and Innovation (IDRI), the conference brought together researchers, academics, industry specialists and students from Cambodia and across ASEAN to share research and discuss emerging technologies.

CADT concludes ASEAN Conference on Emerging Technologies 2026

According to CADT’s announcement, the two-day conference was presided over by H.E. Dr. Sambouen Hean, Vice President of CADT. Dr. Rottana Ly, Director of Research and Development at IDRI, delivered concluding remarks.

The event featured keynote presentations, research paper sessions and poster presentations. These formats gave participants opportunities to communicate findings, examine new ideas and discuss possible applications with people working in related fields.

CADT thanked keynote and guest speakers, researchers, presenters and organising committees for contributing to the conference. Its post did not provide a complete speaker list, attendance figure or individual research paper titles.

Research topics at ACET 2026

The conference covered Natural Language Processing, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, the Internet of Things, Cybersecurity and Geospatial Technologies. These subjects address different aspects of how digital systems process information, interpret data and interact with the physical world.

Natural Language Processing examines how computers work with human language, including written and spoken communication. Machine Learning develops methods that allow systems to identify patterns in data, while Computer Vision focuses on interpreting images and video.

Internet of Things technologies connect physical devices and sensors to digital networks. Cybersecurity concerns the protection of systems, networks and information. Geospatial Technologies support the analysis and presentation of data associated with locations.

Although these fields overlap, each requires specialised methods and careful evaluation. Conference presentations can help researchers compare approaches and identify questions that warrant further investigation.

Connecting ASEAN researchers and digital innovation

CADT described ACET 2026 as a platform for knowledge exchange, research collaboration and innovation across the ASEAN research community. Regional conferences can create opportunities for researchers to discuss challenges shared by several countries and explore whether their methods can be applied in different settings.

The academy also emphasised connecting academic research with practical applications. Moving from an initial research finding to a usable product or service generally requires further testing, development, resources and attention to real-world conditions.

CADT’s announcement identifies research commercialisation as one of its broader aims. However, it does not report specific commercial agreements, products launched or partnerships signed during ACET 2026.

What the conference means for students

For students studying computing, engineering or digital technology, the subjects discussed at ACET 2026 illustrate the range of research questions within the sector. Understanding these areas can help learners identify interests for future study or research projects.

Research presentations also demonstrate how technical findings are communicated. Students can learn from the structure of a research paper, the use of evidence and the importance of explaining limitations alongside results.

Educators may use the conference themes to introduce discussions about responsible technology use, data privacy, system reliability and the social effects of digital tools. Such discussions should distinguish demonstrated applications from proposed or experimental uses.

CADT plans continued research exchange

CADT stated that it hopes to welcome additional research contributions at the next edition of ACET and continue strengthening cooperation within ASEAN. The announcement did not specify the next conference date.

The ASEAN Conference on Emerging Technologies 2026 concluded with CADT reaffirming its interest in research exchange, innovation and practical applications of emerging technologies. The event provides a documented example of regional researchers gathering in Phnom Penh to discuss digital transformation.

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