World Congress 2026 Europe - Virtual Stage • Jul 14, 2026

One Does Not Simply Make Architecture Decisions Alone

Vladas Diržys

Are your architectural decisions trapped in an ivory tower? Learn how Architecture Decision Records decentralize team choices and provide essential strategic context for generative AI tools.

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Using architecture decision records to formalize agent operating rules

Markus Eisele

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Introduction to documenting architecture decisions in agile teams

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Mitigating hardwired cognitive biases in technical decision making

Alex Thurow

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Making explicit architectural decisions as a team

Joshua Töpfer

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Balancing architectural tradeoffs and long-term decision tracking documentation

Luca Mezzalira

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Designing complex software architecture in the era of AI

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