ARC 2026: Software Architecture in the Age of AI

Software architecture is being reshaped by AI.

As systems become increasingly intelligent, autonomous, and data-driven, architects and engineering leaders face new challenges around scalability, governance, reliability, observability, and organizational design. The architectural decisions being made today will define how software is built and operated for years to come.

ARC is Packt's flagship two-day virtual summit exploring how software architecture is evolving in the age of AI.

Join leading software architects, CTOs, engineering leaders, and AI practitioners as they share real-world experiences, emerging architectural patterns, lessons learned, and perspectives on the future of software systems.

Through a mix of keynotes, fireside chats, expert panels, roundtable discussions, and practical workshop sessions, ARC brings together some of the industry's most respected voices to discuss:

• The evolution of software architecture in an AI-driven world

• AI-native and agentic system architectures

• Modernizing enterprise applications for AI adoption

• Building reliable, observable, and governable AI systems

• Infrastructure, scalability, and performance considerations

• AI-assisted software development and engineering practices

• The changing role of architects and technology leaders