Breaking the Lock-In: Designing Digital Architectures That Work for You

Many organisations are grappling with fragmented systems, integration challenges, and long-term vendor lock-in. This session is an opportunity to explore how open digital architectures – grounded in clear data mapping and practical design – can offer more control, flexibility, and sustainability.We’ll share ideas and approaches that can help you understand your current digital landscape, identify opportunities for simplification, and plan for future needs with fewer constraints.

What we’ll cover:

• Common challenges with legacy systems and supplier dependencies
• Mapping your digital estate: what’s useful to know and why
• Principles of open architecture and data design
• What “future-state” can look like (and how to get there gradually)
• Lessons from public sector and health, with relevance across industries

Why You Should Attend

Curious about open data, system landscapes, or how to untangle a messy tech stack? This session is for you.

Whether you’re deep in delivery or just love exploring how digital systems connect (or don’t), join us for two hours of practical ideas, real-world examples, and relaxed conversation – with lunch included!

You’ll leave with:

• A clearer understanding of what open digital architecture actually means
• Tools and tips for mapping your own digital estate
• Ideas to avoid tech lock-in and create more flexibility
• Insights from projects across health, defence, and public services
• Good food and better chat with people facing similar challenges

Come with questions, curiosity or chaos – we’ll make space for it all.