2025 Key Trends: AI Workflows, Architectural Complexity, Sociotechnical Systems & Platform Products

Presenters Daniel Bryant Renato Losio Sini Nirmala Thomas Betts Shane Hasty Source InfoQ podcast 🚀 Navigating the AI Paradox: The 2025–2026 Software Architecture Roadmap We are currently standing at a fascinating, albeit slightly chaotic, crossroads in technology. The dust from the initial AI explosion is settling, and as we look toward 2025 and 2026, the landscape is shifting from hype-driven development to a gritty realization of what it takes to build resilient, scalable systems in an AI-native world. ...

January 6, 2026 · 6 min

Building Software That Survives • Michael Nygard & Charles Humble

Presenters Michael Nygard Charles Humble Source GOTO podcast Unscripted Wisdom: Michael Nygard on Taming Tech Chaos, Championing Autonomy, and Redefining Leadership 🚀 Ever wondered what it takes to navigate the dizzying complexities of modern tech organizations? How do you balance the need for speed with the demand for stability? And what really makes a great leader in our ever-evolving industry? Recently, in a captivating episode of GoTo Unscripted, host Charles Humble sat down with Michael Nygard, General Manager of the Architecture Enablement Group at New Bank and the brilliant mind behind “Release It!”. Nygard, a seasoned tech leader, programmer, and architect, unpacked decades of experience, offering profound insights into the intricate dance between technology, organization, and leadership. ...

January 2, 2026 · 8 min

What if Your API Spoke Accessibility? By Vanessa Johnson.

Presenters Vanessa Johnson Source apidays Paris 2025 Beyond Basic APIs: Making GraphQL Schemas Accessibility-First 🚀 In the fast-paced world of tech, we often talk about innovation, user experience, and scaling. But how often do we bake accessibility into the very foundation of our APIs? Vanessa’s insightful presentation dives deep into this critical topic, arguing that treating accessibility as an afterthought is not just a missed opportunity, but a significant roadblock to inclusivity and business growth. Let’s unpack how we can revolutionize our API design by making GraphQL schemas accessibility-aware. ...

December 30, 2025 · 5 min

Building the digital fabric of the future: [...]

Presenters Tullio Nardi Source apidays Paris 2025 Unifying Telecom Giants: How API Governance is Building the Digital Fabric of the Future 🚀 The world of telecommunications is a whirlwind of innovation and integration. Merging two massive companies like Fastweb and Vodafone Italy, with their combined power of 20 million mobile lines and 6 million fixed lines, is no small feat. It’s not just about connecting networks; it’s about connecting people, processes, and most importantly, technologies. This is where the magic of API governance steps in, acting as the invisible thread weaving together complex systems and paving the way for future advancements. ...

December 30, 2025 · 6 min

Integration is Feminist: Building Peace in Distributed Systems.

Presenters Julie Clémençon Source apidays Paris 2025 Beyond the Code: Embracing a “Care Ethic” to Tame IT Chaos 💖 Hey tech enthusiasts! Ever feel like the world of IT integration is a constant battle against chaos? You’re not alone! Julie Clémençon, a seasoned IT pro with 20 years of experience, is here to tell us that the persistent struggles we face in integration aren’t just about complex code or buggy systems. She argues that the real root of the problem lies in something far more human: our approach. And guess what? A little bit of feminist thinking might just be the secret sauce we’ve been missing! 💡 ...

December 30, 2025 · 4 min