Two weeks ago I — Filip Nuyts, .NET Consultant at Sirus — had the privilege of attending the iSAQB Software Architecture Gathering 2025 in Berlin. A truly inspiring event that brought together architects, developers, and thought leaders from across the globe. It was a fantastic opportunity to learn, exchange ideas, and reflect on where our discipline is heading.
Here are my 6 key takeaways:
AI-driven architectures
Artificial intelligence is no longer a side topic; it’s becoming a core architectural concern. Designing systems that integrate AI responsibly and sustainably is now essential.
Domain-driven design (DDD) maturity
Experts stressed that DDD is no longer just a niche practice but a mainstream approach, with advanced techniques for strategic design and bounded contexts being applied in large enterprises.
Sustainability in software architecture
Energy efficiency and ecological impact are now part of architectural decision-making. Sustainability is becoming an important design principle.
Human-centered architecture
Architecture is as much about people as it is about systems. Communication, collaboration, and empathy are vital skills for architects to successfully bridge the gap between business objectives and technological solutions.
Evolving modularity and microservices
Microservices remain relevant, but the conversation is shifting toward modular monoliths, event-driven systems, and service meshes that balance flexibility with complexity.
Resilience and chaos engineering
The conference highlighted how architects are embedding resilience testing and chaos experiments into design processes to prepare systems for real-world failures.
This conference reminded me that software architecture is not static—it’s a living discipline that adapts to new challenges, technologies, and human needs.
I’m grateful for the insights, the networking, and the inspiration. Looking forward to applying these lessons in practice and continuing the conversation with peers.
