ABBYY Event

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Date
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Location
Nashville, TN, Virgin Hotels Nashville
Time
9 AM - 7 PM CDT

Turning Complexity into Clarity

This year, enterprises are moving beyond experimentation with AI. Results now matter. At ABBYY Ascend Nashville, 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. 

 

 

What to Expect

  • Streamline your operations with high-performing agentic workflows across key industries.
  • Boost accuracy and cut costs with our latest document AI technology—no more hallucinations or wasted tokens.
  • Stay compliant with forward-thinking AI governance and industry-leading open-source standards.

 

Who Should Attend?

  • Automation Leaders: Unlock higher accuracy and automation with proven, purpose-built AI.
  • Developers: Build, test, and deploy ABBYY-powered solutions fast in hands-on hackathons and labs.
  • Business Owners: Learn from real clients how Document AI reduces risk and drives exceptional results.

The Agenda

One vision for enterprise AI, tailored to what matters to you. The Ascend 2026 agenda transforms unstructured data into the clarity required for autonomous automation. Start your day with a unified experience featuring an inspiring keynote and customer spotlight, then choose the path that best fits your goals.

At the heart of our event are three key strategic pillars designed to guide your organization’s AI journey:

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Fueling Autonomy

Software is evolving from assisting to acting. Dive into how purpose-built AI equips AI agents with the context and cognitive foundation needed for autonomous workflows.

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Precision and Purpose

In critical operations, "good enough" simply isn’t enough. Discover how ABBYY purpose-built AI outperforms generic models, delivering unmatched accuracy and smarter automation.

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Building Trust

Innovation needs a foundation of safety. Learn about governance frameworks and standards that ensure transparency, auditability, and security, transforming compliance into a competitive advantage.

Explore these pillars and gain the insights to lead your organization’s AI transformation. Turn complexity into clarity—and into your competitive edge. 

Agenda Highlights

Welcome & Vision:

Learn how purpose-built AI clarifies complex enterprise workflows and accelerates the transition from GenAI experiments to scalable production.

Keynote:

Many organizations struggle to move GenAI from pilot to production efficiently and responsibly. Discover how ABBYY’s innovation roadmap helps you overcome these hurdles and confidently scale intelligent automation across the enterprise.

Customer Spotlight:

Hear real-world success stories directly from customers who have achieved remarkable results and ROI with ABBYY solutions.

Breakout Sessions:

Participate in interactive business or technical sessions, diving deep into AI implementation and governance strategies tailored to your needs.

The ABBYY Awards:

Network with peers and celebrate the groundbreaking ideas of top contributors in our thriving ecosystem.

Ascend Central:

Connect with industry experts, get hands-on with interactive demos, and see our autonomous agents in action.

Meet Our Speakers

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Maxime Vermeir

Vice President, AI Strategy

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Alicja Wolanczyk

Senior Director, Global Partnerships and Alliances

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Dallas James

Product Manager

Jonathan-Knisley

Jonathan Knisley

Product Marketing Manager, Process AI

Diana Higginbotham

Diana Higginbotham

Head of Pre and Post Sales

Brian Leblond

Brian Leblond

Senior Pre-Sales Engineer

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