Connecting ASEAN Researchers for Digital Research
November 13th — 14th, 2025

About Conference

ACET is the ASEAN conference that focuses on the latest research and Development in digital technology but more specifically on Natural Language Processing (NLP), Data Science, Networking & IoT, Artificial Intelligence (AI). ACET conference aims to connect researchers’ knowledge and Building applications for smarter societies.

RESEARCH, SHARE, CONNECT: Bringing together researchers from local and international communities through a forum for academicians, professionals, and researchers to discuss and exchange research results, innovative ideas, and experiences, fostering advancements in the field.

4 Specified Research Track

Natural Language Processing

This track invites cutting-edge work on the next generation of language systems, emphasizing ethical implementation, cross-cultural application, and real-world utility. We seek contributions that tackle the unique challenges of low-resource languages and multilingual contexts, alongside foundational advancements in large language models (LLMs). Key themes include fairness and bias detection, information extraction for diverse linguistic data, and NLP applications in public services and emerging markets.

Artificial Intelligence

This track focuses on advancing the core methodologies and ethical frameworks that govern intelligent systems. We seek novel research in areas like Agentic AI (autonomous systems), Generative AI techniques, and the development of robust, secure, and Trustworthy AI (e.g., Explainable AI or XAI). Submissions should address the systemic influence of the AI revolution on the global workforce, economic growth, and the development of equitable, future-proof policies.

Data Science

This track focuses on the processes, infrastructure, and application of data to derive meaningful and actionable insights from complex real-world datasets. We encourage research on novel methods for Big Data integration, predictive modeling, and data governance. Key themes include Augmented Analytics, the development of Automated Data Science (AutoML) pipelines, and data-driven solutions in domains like sustainability, climate modeling, and smart city operations. The emphasis is on scalable, ethical, and privacy-preserving data practices.

IoT and Networking

This track is dedicated to foundational and applied research in creating resilient, secure, and energy-efficient interconnected environments. We welcome work on developing the necessary architectures and protocols to support massive IoT scale. Key areas include securing IoT devices through novel protocols, advancing Edge and Fog Computing for real-time data processing, and deploying sustainable wireless technologies (e.g., 5G/6G) to bridge the digital divide and support critical infrastructure.

Conference Journey

Conference Timeline

CALL FOR PAPER

Researchers are welcome to submit papers on topics including AI, Data Science, IoT, and NLP. All submissions will be reviewed for potential presentation at the ACET Conference and consideration for inclusion in the conference proceedings.

19th May 2025

PAPER SUBMISSION DEADLINE

This is the final date for authors to submit their research papers for review. All submissions must adhere to the required format and be uploaded through the official submission portal before the deadline.

15th September 2025

NOTIFICATION OF ACCEPTED PAPER

All authors will be notified if their paper has been accepted, rejected, or recommended for revision. The reviewers feedback may also be provided to help authors enhance and refine their work.

6th October 2025

CAMERA-READY PAPER SUBMISSION

Authors of accepted papers are required to submit the final version, formatted in accordance with the ACET Conference’s publication guidelines. This final version will be included in the official conference proceedings.

30th October 2025

CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DEADLINE

All presenters and attendees must complete their registration by this date to confirm their participation in the event. Early registration is recommended, as seating is limited.

31st October 2025

CONFERENCE DATE

The conference officially begins on this day, featuring keynote addresses, paper presentations, panel discussions, and networking sessions. Authors of accepted papers will present their work during the scheduled sessions.

13th-14th November 2025

CONFERENCE AGENDA

Agenda for progress

OPENING SESSION

  • 08:30 AM – 09:00 AM
    Conference Registration/Sign-in
  • 09:00 AM – 09:05 AM
    National Anthem
  • 09:05 AM – 09:20 AM
    Welcome and Opening Remarks
    • H.E. Dr. Samboeun Hean
      Vice President of Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology (CADT)
  • 09:20 AM – 09:50 AM
    Keynote Speech: “Human Perception in the Age of Intelligent Systems: Accessible Design and Inclusive Innovation”
    • Dr. Kyle Keane
      Senior Lecturer in Assistive Technology in the School of Computer Science at the University of Bristol
  • 09:50 AM – 10:20 AM
    Keynote Speech: “Towards Responsible and Inclusive AI: China's Exploration in Multimodal LLMs”
    • Dr. Yuerui Feng
      Engineer, China Academy of Information and Communications Technology
  • 10:20 AM – 10:40 AM
    Coffee Break
  • PARALLEL SESSION – Main Track (Cosmo Hall)

  • 10:40 AM – 11:00 AM
    Paper Presentation: “Towards Explainable Khmer Polarity Classification”
    Mary Kong, Rina Buoy, Sovisal chenda, Nguonly Taing
    • Presented By: Dr. Rina Buoy
      Techo Startup Center
  • 11:00 AM – 11:20 AM
    Paper Presentation: “Fabric Detection in Real-Word Manufacturing Using YOLOv5-Transformer Models”
    Makara Mao, Keovichear Ouk, Hongly Va, Min Hong
    • Presented By: Dr. Makara Mao
      Royal University of Phnom Penh
  • 11:20 AM – 13:30 PM
    Lunch Break
  • PARALLEL SESSION – Main Track (Cosmo Hall)

  • 13:30 PM – 14:00 PM
    Keynote Speech: “Aligning AI research with Cambodia’s National AI Priorities”
    • Dr. Sovann En
      Director, Department of Digital Government Transformation
  • 14:00 PM – 14:20 PM
    Paper Presentation: “A Study on ML-related Models for PM2.5 Air Quality Forecasting in Phnom Penh City”
    Makara Roeum, Watcharaphong Yookwan, Linhour Nov
    • Presented By: Mr. Makara Roeum
      Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology
  • 14:20 PM – 14:40 PM
    Paper Presentation: “Classification of Rice Leaf Disease Using Convolutional Neural Network Models”
    Sokhey Kim, Hongly Va
    • Presented By: Ms. Sokhey Kim
      Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology
  • 14:40 PM – 15:00 PM
    Coffee Break
  • 15:00 PM – 15:20 PM
    Paper Presentation: “A Preliminary Study on Khmer Sign Language Recognition Using Neural Networks”
    Ponleur Veng, Nab Mat, Kimhuoy Yann, Vichhika Sina, Sokleap Som, Rottana Ly
    • Presented By: Ms. Kimhuoy Yann
      Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology
  • PARALLEL SESSION – Student Track (Jupyter Room)

  • 13:30 PM – 13:45 PM
    Paper Presentation: “A Two-Stage Approach to Khmer Scene Text Recognition using Faster R-CNN and TrOCR”
    Sethisak San, Mitona Chan, Eklim Sek
    • Presented By: Mr. Sethisak San
      American University of Phnom Penh
  • 13:45 PM – 14:00 PM
    Paper Presentation: “A Study on Enhancing Performance of Marker-Based Augmented Reality for Low-End Smartphone”
    Ranghai Pov, Monioudom Mao, Lihour Nov
    • Presented By: Mr. Yanghai Pov
      Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology
  • 14:00 PM – 14:15 PM
    Paper Presentation: “IoT-enabled Real-Time Water Level Monitoring System for Early Flash Flood Detection”
    Dariya Kong, Sovanmonich Chea, Hengtong Lim, Sovanndara Am, Lihour Nov
    • Presented By: Ms. Dariya Kong
      Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology
  • 14:15 PM – 14:30 PM
    Paper Presentation: “JOMNAM: Khmer Scene Text Annotation Tool”
    Pichphyrom Rin, Leangsreng Srean, Sovanthara Seng, Soklong Him
    • Presented By: Mr. Pichphyrom Rin
      Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology
  • 14:30 PM – 14:50 PM
    Coffee Break
  • 14:50 PM – 15:05 PM
    Paper Presentation: “A Comparative Analysis of Unimodal and Multi-Modal Architectures for the Robust Recognition of Khmer Consonant Hand Signs”
    Sereyratank Heng, Sethisak San
    • Presented By: Ms. Sereyratanka Heng
      American University of Phnom Penh
  • 15:05 PM – 15:30 PM
    Paper Presentation: “Modelling Insect Interactions in Rice Crops on the GAMA Platform as a Basis for Educational VR Games”
    Rattanak Seth, Lucile Delatouche, Mathilde Sester, Alexis Drogoul, Sovuthy Cheab
    • Presented By: Mr. Rattanak Seth
      Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology
  • PARALLEL SESSION – Main Track (Cosmo Hall)

  • 09:00 AM – 09:30 AM
    Keynote Speech: “The Wrestling Between Public Health and Privacy: The Draft National Health Insurance Data Management Act in Taiwan”
    • Ms. Rosalind Liu
      Project Manager at Open Culture Foundation
  • 09:30 AM – 10:00 AM
    Keynote Speech: “Data Governance in Fintech – Legal Challenges and Opportunities”
    • Mr. Teck Kheong Looi
      Principal Consultant (ASEAN), Public Policy Asia Advisors
  • 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
    Coffee Break
  • 10:20 AM – 10:40 AM
    Paper Presentation: “Baseline Deep Learning Model for Khmer Sign Language Recognition with a Small Dataset”
    Sokleap Som, Rottana Ly, Nab Mat
    • Presented By: Mr. Sokleap Som
      Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology
  • 10:40 AM – 11:00 AM
    Paper Presentation: “Estimating Sand Volume Change and Analyzing Nearshore Dynamics with Airborne LiDAR Series Data for Coastal Monitoring: A Case Study in Chanthaburi”
    Vichhika Sina, Phutphalla Kong, Kasorn Galajit, Surasak Boonkla, jessada Karnjana
    • Presented By: Mr. Vichhika Sina
      Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology
  • PARALLEL SESSION – Student Track (Jupyter Room)

  • 09:00 AM – 09:20 AM
    Paper Presentation: “Student Performance Prediction Based on Final Grades: A Comparative Study of Machine Learning Models”
    Sokchovy Monirath, Dynil Duch
    • Presented By: Ms. Sokchovy Monirath
      Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology
  • 09:20 AM – 09:40 AM
    Paper Presentation: “An Efficient OCR Pipeline for Semi-Structured Khmer Documents Using Layout Analysis and Text-Type Classification”
    Sopanha Lay, Vichet Kao, Seavchhing Kong, Mengchhuong Ang, Hongly Va
    • Presented By: Mr. Sopanha Lay
      Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology
  • 10:00 AM – 10:20 AM
    Coffee Break
  • 10:20 AM – 10:40 AM
    Paper Presentation: “Effective Resource Allocations Based on Network Slicing in O-RAN Networks”
    Soriya Prum, Hongcheng Ngouch, Tha Khieng, Bondeth Hun, Sa Math, Tharoeun Thap
    • Presented By: Mr. Tha Khieng
      Royal University of Phnom Penh
  • 10:40 AM – 11:00 AM
    Paper Presentation: “Building a Khmer NER Benchmark from Health News Data Towards Event Extraction”
    Cheaminh Chiep, Natt Korat, Vathna Lay, Rottana Ly
    • Presented By: Mr. Cheaminh Chiep
      Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology
  • JOINT SESSION (Cosmo Hall)

  • 11:00 AM – 11:15 AM
    Wrap-up and Closing Remarks
    • Dr. Rottana Ly
      Director of Research and Development, IDRI, CADT
  • Our Publication

    We are pleased to introduce the official publication of ACET 2024.
    This volume contains research from keynote speakers and authors from Cambodia, Thailand, France, Japan, and China, concentrating on key areas such as NLP, AI, Data Science, and IoT & Networking.

    COMMITTEES

    The Committees for research and development paper submission

    Dr. Sopheap Seng

    Conference Chair

    Dr. Rottana Ly

    Program Chair

    Reviewers

    Prof. Dominique Vaufreydaz

    Reviewer

    Dr. Masugi Inoue

    Reviewer

    Dr. Kazutaka Kikuta

    Reviewer

    Dr. Sandra Castellanos-Paez

    Reviewer

    Dr. Hour Kaing

    Reviewer

    Dr. Rina Buoy

    Reviewer

    Dr. Dona Valy

    Reviewer

    Dr. Kimsrornn Khon

    Reviewer

    Dr. Sophea Chhun

    Reviewer

    Dr. Sa Math

    Reviewer

    Dr. Soky Kak

    Reviewer

    Dr. Rottana Ly

    Reviewer

    Dr. Sovuthy Cheab

    Reviewer

    Dr. Phutphalla Kong

    Reviewer

    Dr. Lihour Nov

    Reviewer

    Dr. Hongly Va

    Reviewer

    Dr. Porchourng Chuor

    Reviewer

    Dr. Väänänen Daavid

    Reviewer

    Mr. Pisal Chanty

    Reviewer

    Mr. Sotheara Leang

    Reviewer

    Mr. Bonpagna Kann

    Reviewer

    EVENT VENUE

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    Cambodia Academy of Digital Technology, Phnom Penh

    CADT is a national flagship research and education institution for Digital Technology and Innovation, nurturing digital talent and innovators to drive Cambodia toward a digital society.

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    ADDRESS

    2nd Bridge Prek Leap, National Road Number 6, Phnom penh 12252

    PHONE NUMBER

    +885 10 340 000

    EMAIL

    acet@cadt.edu.kh

    SPONSOR

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    The aims of the ACET 2024 to promote emerging technologies in Cambodia. This conference provides a place and opportunity to exchange ideas, discuss current issues, and share experiences among researchers, professionals and practitioners.

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