Date
July 22-23, 2026
Location
Shangri-La, Bengaluru
Time
9:00 AM onwards

Turning Complexity into Clarity

This year, enterprises are moving beyond experimentation with AI. Results now matter. At ABBYY Ascend DevCon, discover how purpose-built Document AI turns business-critical documents into trusted, actionable data — powering intelligent automation, informed decision-making, and next-generation AI use cases. Experience it through an immersive, in-person event designed to turn complexity into clarity. Connect with peers, spark innovation, and gain a solid foundation to lead your organization into the future of enterprise AI.

 Why You Should Attend? 

As a Business Strategy Leader, C-Suite, VP, Operation, Automation

  • Achieve measurable ROI from AI driven document workflows
  • Reduce processing time, cost, and risk
  • Improve accuracy, compliance, and auditability
  • Move from automation pilots to scaled outcomes

As a Technical Leader, Architect, Developer, Engineer

  • Build scalable Document AI using SDKs, APIs, and containers
  • Combine purpose built AI with LLMs to boost accuracy
  • Architect end to end ingestion and extraction workflows
  • Standardize document data with DocTags

As an Innovation Leader
AI, Digital Transformation, COE

  • Enable true agent autonomy with semantic document understanding
  • Explore adaptive, self adjusting AI workflows
  • Balance LLM innovation with deterministic AI reliability
  • Design a human centric agentic future

Event Venue

Shangri-La, Bengaluru

Discover the city's bustling tech community, diverse culture and innovative spirit while engaging with like-minded peers and professionals.

 

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Register your interest

Meet Our Speakers

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Bruce Orcutt

Chief Marketing Officer, ABBYY

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Neil Murphy

Chief Revenue Officer, ABBYY

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Alicja Wolanczyk

Senior Director, Global Partnerships and Alliances, ABBYY

Robert-Hucik

Robert Hucik

SVP of Engineering (R&D), ABBYY

Sanjay Nichani

Sanjay Nichani

VP of AI & Computer Vision, ABBYY

Andy-Wahrenberger (1)

Andy Wahrenberger

VP of SDLC and Engineering, ABBYY

Nick-Carr

Nick Carr

Director Pre-Sales, ABBYY

Rahul-Kapoor

Rahul Kapoor

Partner Innovation and Engagement Lead, ABBYY

Tanvi-Sharma

Tanvi Sharma

Partner Innovation and Engagement Consultant, ABBYY

Deepak-Goyal

Deepak Goyal

Partner Innovation and Engagement Consultant, ABBYY

Enter our social media contests


Share your ABBYY Ascend Developer Conference 2026 experience for a chance to win exciting prizes. By engaging with our LinkedIn community and sharing your perspective, you can be one of our lucky winners.

Here's how you can join:


Before the Event - Contest 1: Win a US$20 Gift Voucher 

5 winners will be randomly selected.

 

During the Event - Contest 2: Win a US$50 Gift Voucher 

During the Event, July 22-23, 2026

  • Step 1: Share your favorite photos, moments, or key learnings from the sessions on LinkedIn.
  • Step 2: Tag @ABBYY and use these hashtags #ABBYYAscend and #ABBYYDevCon

5 winners will be randomly selected.

 

Important:
Winners will receive an email from the ABBYY team regarding the gift voucher approximately 2 weeks after the event. Terms and conditions apply.  

Get creative, engage with your industry peers, and make your mark at ABBYY Ascend Developer Conference 2026! We can't wait to see your posts. Good luck! 🎉

Frequently Asked Questions

ABBYY Ascend DevCon is our 4th Developer Conference in India, bringing together business and technology leaders shaping the future of Document AI.

​Day 1 focuses on business strategy and leadership perspectives, while day 2 dives into technical and hands-on learning. Expect executive keynotes, a hackathon and practical sessions with real-world application.
ABBYY Ascend DevCon will take place at Shangri-La Bengaluru on July 22-23.

This is a curated event with limited capacity, and registration is subject to approval.

Confirmed attendees will receive a confirmation email. Access is reserved for approved guests, and a valid confirmation will be required for entry on the day.
 
Registrations are non-transferable, and we’re unable to accommodate walk-ins. We recommend securing your spot early and bringing your confirmation for a smooth check-in experience.

You may email us at DevCon_enquiries@abbyy.com.

Date
July 22-23, 2026
Location
Shangri-La, Bengaluru
Time
9:00 AM onwards

Build for the Real World. Showcase it at ABBYY Ascend DevCon 2026.

Join our exclusive hackathon to build and demo your ABBYY + AI prototype live in front of industry leaders.

This year, we're keeping it tight. Only selected teams will be handpicked to participate. Each team will build a working MVP and present it live to an ABBYY judging panel. Whether you are solving a challenge your own organization faces or innovating a new industry solution, every selected team walks away having shipped something real and put it in front of the people who matter.

Hackathon

What to Build (2026 Updates)

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Core Requirement:

A practical, functional MVP built using any ABBYY product.

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AI Integration:

Must integrate with third-party AI tools (for example, LangChain, LangGraph, Cursor, Windsurf, etc.). Note: You don't need to be a full-stack developer. AI coding tools are fully allowed and actively encouraged throughout your build process.

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Real-World Impact:

The project must address a real-world use case applicable to any industry or business challenge.

How It Works

Step 1:

Apply: Submit your application and tell us about your team and your idea.

Step 2:

Selection: Selected teams are notified ahead of the event with guidance on product access and team setup.

Step 3:

Build: Development begins no earlier than two weeks before the event.

Step 4:

Showcase: Present a live, demo-driven pitch on Day 2 in front of the ABBYY judging panel.

The Rules

  • Teams may include up to three members , individual applicants are also welcome to participate.
  • Teams get 6 minutes to pitch.
  • Only 1 slide is allowed in the presentation.
Hackathon
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Winner Takes All

One winning team will walk away with US$1,500 in Amazon gift vouchers and the kind of recognition that follows well beyond the event.

  • Automatic entry into the ABBYY MVP 2027 program — no application required
  • Recognition on ABBYY's official LinkedIn page
  • Your solution fast-tracked to the ABBYY Innovation Hub

Day 1 - Let's talk AI!

Registration and Networking Breakfast

9:00 - 10:00

Welcome to AI Developer Conference

10:00 - 10:10

Intelligence That Works — Document AI in the Era of Agentic Automation

10:10 - 10:30

Product Strategy 2026: Clarity, Focus, Execution

10:30 - 11:30

The Hybrid Approach: Making GenAI Production-Ready

11:30 - 12:30

Lunch and Networking

12:30 - 13:30

From AI Experiments to Enterprise-Grade Agentic Automation

13:30 - 14:15

How Enterprises are scaling AI Into Real Business Outcomes

14:15 - 15:00

Break

15:00 - 15:30

Standardizing Document Structures for Enterprise AI

15:30 - 16:15

Build Your First AI Hybrid Workflow Powered by ABBYY

16:15 - 17:00

Closing Remarks

17:00 - 17:10

Cocktail and Networking

17:10 - 18:00

Day 2 - Learn, Build, Get Certified

Registration and Networking Breakfast

9:00 - 10:00

Welcome to AI Developer Conference Day 2

10:00 - 10:10

Customer Spotlight: Hybrid AI in Action

10:10 - 10:30

FineReader Engine in Containers: Built for Scale

10:30 - 11:10

Customer Spotlight: FRE in Action

11:10 - 11:30

Dive into AI with ABBYY AI Labs

11:30 - 12:30

Lunch and Networking

12:30 - 13:30

Get AI Certified with the ABBYY Team!

13:30 - 14:30

Hackathon Finals: Build the Next ABBYY-Powered Solution

14:30 - 15:15

Celebrating ABBYY MVPs

15:15 - 15:20

Ask us any Questions - Panel with ABBYY Folks

15:20 - 15:35

Closing Remarks

15:35 - 15:45

Cocktail and Networking

15:45 - 17:30