Conference Program

iSAQB Software Architecture Gathering 2026

  • Keynote (45min)
  • Introductory
  • 17 Nov 2026
  • 17:15-18:15
  • Ballroom 3 – Main Stage

Dark Modules and Cobots: Architecting For AI

by Sam Newman

The use of AI as part of software delivery has been transformative. Or, more to the point, we are in the middle of the transformation. It is throwing up a number of challenges to the way we work, but some aspects appear to have been overlooked – including architecture.

In this keynote, Sam Newman will explore how concepts from robotics and industrial automation, more generally, can point towards architecting with AI-assisted software delivery in mind. Bringing in ideas from outside our industry, together with ideas both old and new, Sam will show how architecture can be key to navigating the uncertainty of AI, whilst also making sure you are well positioned to take advantage of it.

(Please note: Abstract very much TBC, these ideas are a work in progress at the moment).