On April 20, the Lomonosov Innovation Cluster hosted the third flagship cross-industry conference, AKPO-Conf, organized by the Association of Largest Consumers of Software and Hardware (Association of Largest Consumers of Software and Hardware). This year's theme, "The IT Market with a Russian Character: Digital Tools for the National Economy," was revealed through key maturity criteria: seamless solution compatibility, proven reliability under industrial loads, built-in cybersecurity, and developers' readiness to work within the logic of a large customer.
The corporate communications and mobility platform eXpress traditionally supported the event: at ACPO-Conf 2026, the company organized a lounge area for comfortable relaxation between sessions and productive networking. At the cozy eXpress venue, you could network with like-minded people, establish business contacts, and discuss the most interesting events of the conference's business program.
The event attracted over 2,800 participants. The business program included two plenary sessions, 20 expert sessions, and demonstrations of real-world technology cases. Leading IT solution developers and customers presented their booths and equipment in the exhibition area. The third flagship cross-industry conference, AKPO-Conf, defined the contours of the mature Russian IT market and solidified its status as a key industry platform shaping Russia's digital development agenda.
