NECTEC (Thailand's national research agency) is hosting NECTEC ACE 2026 on 3 September 2026 at Siam Paragon to mark 40 years of technology leadership. The event showcases NECTEC's evolution across four eras (infrastructure, digital policy, platforms, and AI/data) and unveils a forward-looking research roadmap covering quantum technology, humanoid robots, AGI, 6G communications, space technology, and photonics. Public-private partnerships with firms like AIS and Siemens are positioned as essential to scaling these innovations for Thai industry and society.