Fish Bowl “Software Architecture – Is It About Human Intelligence or Artificial Intelligence?”

Software architecture is experiencing a paradigm shift. AI tools now generate system designs, suggest patterns, analyze codebases, and even critique architectural decisions. But as we delegate more to machines, fundamental questions emerge: Are we augmenting human architects or replacing them? Can AI truly grasp the subtle trade-offs between performance, maintainability, and business value – or does it merely recycle patterns from its training data?

Join our speakers in this dynamic fishbowl discussion as we explore the evolving relationship between human expertise and artificial intelligence in software architecture. We’ll examine real-world experiences where AI has transformed architectural work, debate whether creativity and innovation in system design remain uniquely human capabilities, and confront uncomfortable questions about accountability when AI-suggested architectures fail.

This isn’t about choosing sides in a human-versus-machine narrative. Instead, we’ll navigate the nuanced reality of how architects can leverage AI while preserving the judgment, wisdom, and ethical considerations that define good architecture. Whether you’re an AI skeptic, an early adopter, or somewhere in between, this discussion will challenge your assumptions about the future of our craft.

Expect candid insights, controversial viewpoints, and practical takeaways about thriving as an architect in an AI-augmented world. Audience members will have the opportunity to join the conversation, bringing their own experiences and questions to this critical dialogue about our profession’s future.

Short Note: The Speaker Panel is powered by SAG’s Media Partner “Software Architektur im Stream”, a weekly live show focused on practical software architecture. It will be hosted by Eberhard Wolff and Lisa Maria Schäfer and streamed live on various platforms, e.g., YouTube.