Architecture in the Age of AI
Date: February 25th
Time: 1800 - 2030
Location: Zoku Amsterdam, 101 Weesperstraat, 1058 VN Amsterdam, Netherlands
Join us for an exclusive event for Technical Architects and technology leaders, hosted by Simon Bostock, Dave Sammut and James Donovan.
The role of the software architect has continually evolved, reshaping how we work, collaborate, and the tools we rely on.As organisations increasingly adopt AI across the software delivery lifecycle, the architect’s role is changing once again.
There will be open conversation exploring what it means to be a modern-day architect today. We’ll share real-world stories, lessons learned, and practical experiences from the field, and reflect together on how AI is influencing decision-making, design, and leadership.
Bring your own thoughts, questions and topics, this session is as much about collective sense-making as it is about sharing perspectives.
Key Themes
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How the architect role is evolving in an AI-enabled SDLC
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What changes when AI influences architectural decisions
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What works, what doesn't, what might work?
Why Attend
A chance to meet with peers navigating the same challenges, designed to leave you with practical insights you can apply immediately to your work.
Agenda
1800-1830
Welcome Drinks
1830-1840
Welcome & Framing
1840-1940
Lighting Talks: AI in the Architect's World
1940-2030
Facilitated Architect Discussion & Dinner
2030-Onwards
Optional Networking Drinks
Hosts
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Dave Sammut, Head of Architecture EMEA
Dave is a hands-on technical architect who bridges business and engineering to turn vision into execution. Working across all levels of an organisation, he drives clarity, reduces risk, and promotes technical excellence. He specialises in delivering AI solutions responsibly, using modern engineering practices and rapid iteration to integrate AI into real-world systems and deliver practical, data-driven value from day one.
Simon Bostock, Managing Director Benelux
Simon helps enterprises harness AI to transform software delivery at scale, aligning strategy and delivery for faster, smarter outcomes. With experience across product, UX, delivery, and platform strategy, he focuses on reducing strategic debt, scaling portfolios, and building adaptable, AI-ready cultures. A regular international speaker, he promotes a pragmatic, ethical approach to AI that cuts through hype and delivers lasting value.
James Donovan, People Lead Netherlands
For over a decade, James has built and nurtured technology communities across influential organisations including Apple and Shazam. His work focuses on bringing technologists together to learn, collaborate, and tackle meaningful challenges while improving how technology is built and delivered. At Equal Experts in the Netherlands, he now focuses on growing an AI-enabled community that connects engineers, data professionals, and leaders around modern software practices, generative AI, and values-led delivery, helping organisations adopt AI thoughtfully, responsibly, and effectively.
Speakers
Joao Rosa
João has experience helping organisations move to flow-based operating models. He has worked with scale-ups, mid-cap, and enterprises, helping to bridge strategy to execution. As part of his consultancy practice, he applies principles and practices from Beyond Budgeting and Team Topologies, supporting leaders and their organisations to thrive in a complex world.
Rob Vugts
Rob is a hands-on technical and software architect with over 30 years of experience building complex systems in the financial sector. He is dedicated to transforming AI-assisted software development into proper enterprise-grade engineering by combining leading software engineering practices, rigorous context engineering and architecture-as-code. He firmly believes that robust architectural thinking is not optional when working with AI; it is what makes it work.