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Thu, April 23 at 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM GMT+5:30ArchitectureDeepTech TechLead
Will Generative AI replace software architects? The short answer is no. The longer answer is that it depends on how architects use it. This keynote examines the intersection of software architecture and AI, outlining three practical ways architects can apply AI effectively today, and the scenarios where its use may be counterproductive. It also explores how advances in agentic AI are enabling automated governance through fitness functions, paving the way for fitness function-driven architectures that strengthen design consistency and system quality.
What You Will Learn
Practical use cases for AI in software architecture today
Situations where AI may not add value or may introduce risk
How agentic AI and fitness function-driven architectures enhance governance and quality
Who Should Attend
Software architects, technical leads, and engineering managers seeking to integrate AI responsibly into architectural practice.
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Neal is an independent software consultant, best-selling author, and international speaker. He is an internationally recognized expert on software development and delivery, especially in the intersection of agile engineering techniques and software architecture. Neal has authored magazine articles, nine books (and counting), dozens of video presentations, and spoken at hundreds of developers conferences worldwide. His topics include software architecture, continuous delivery, functional programming, cutting edge software innovations, and includes a business-focused book and video on improving technical presentations. He is an innovator in building concrete verification mechanisms for software architecture, for humans or agents. Check out his web site at nealford.com.
