Conference Speakers & Workshop Leaders

iSAQB Software Architecture Gathering 2025

  • Session (45min)
  • Intermediate
  • 25 Nov 2025
  • 10:15-11:00
  • Room: Friedrich Wilhelm

Democratic Architecture

by Stefan Priebsch

In today’s dynamic and rapidly evolving technological landscape, software architecture must move beyond rigid, top-down constraints to truly empower development teams. Democratic Architecture proposes an approach centered on defining architecture through high-level quality objectives rather than prescriptive implementation details. This philosophy fosters a flexible architectural framework that respects team autonomy, leverages diverse expertise, and adapts to unique development contexts.

By embracing Democratic Architecture, organizations can cultivate systems that are both adaptable and resilient, while nurturing collaborative engineering cultures in which architecture guides rather than dictates. Decoupling architectural intent from specific implementations enables teams to respond fluidly to changing requirements and technological shifts, ensuring long-term system sustainability and alignment with evolving business goals.