The 26th ACM Symposium on Document Engineering
August 25, 2026 to August 28, 2026
Fribourg, Switzerland
Welcome to DocEng 2026
The 26th ACM Symposium on Document Engineering (DocEng'26) seeks original research papers that focus on the design, implementation, development, management, use and evaluation of advanced systems where documents and document collections play a key role. DocEng emphasizes innovative approaches to document engineering technology, use of documents and document collections in real-world applications, and novel principles, tools and processes that improve our ability to create, manage, maintain, share, and productively use these.
In particular, DocEng'26 seeks contributions in the area of Document Engineering in the Era of AI and Sustainability.
You are invited to submit original papers to DocEng'26, to be held in Fribourg, Switzerland. Attendees at this international forum have interests that span all aspects of document engineering and applications.
About Fribourg
Fribourg is a historic bilingual city in western Switzerland, perfectly positioned between the Swiss Alps and the lakes region. With its medieval Old Town, vibrant academic community, and excellent European connections, Fribourg offers an inspiring setting for international collaboration and exchange.
The city is easily accessible from three major airports: Geneva (90 minutes), Zurich (2 hours), and Basel (2 hours), all connected by Switzerland's efficient rail network.
Venue
DocEng'26 will take place at Pérolles Campus in the PER21 building, a modern academic facility shared by the University of Fribourg and the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Western Switzerland (HEIA-FR). The campus is located at Bd de Pérolles 80, 1700 Fribourg, and is easily accessible by public transport or on foot from the city center.
Conference Theme
Document Engineering in the Era of AI and Sustainability
We particularly welcome contributions exploring:
- AI-powered document solutions and intelligent automation
- Sustainable and energy-efficient document processing
- Document security, trust, and verification
- Accessibility and inclusive document systems
- Real-world applications in education, healthcare, law, and public administration
Important Dates
Details about submission deadlines and important dates will be announced soon.
Organization
General Chair: Prof. Jean Hennebert (HEIA-FR)
Program Co-Chairs: Dr. Besat Kassaie & Prof. Didier Verna
Local Co-Chairs: Dr. Jean-Luc Bloechle (UniFR) & Dr. Christophe Gisler (HEIA-FR)
Steering Committee Chair: Prof. Alexandra Bonnici
More information about submissions, registration, and the detailed program will be available in the coming months.