Global Enterprise & Data Architecture Conference

November 27, 2025

The Enterprise Architecture Conference 2025, part of the Data Enterprise Summit, will be held on November 27–28, 2025 in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This two-day conference brings together leading enterprise architects, CIOs, digital strategists, and financial services experts to explore how modern architecture drives innovation and resilience in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Through a mix of keynotes, case studies, and panel discussions, the event will cover critical themes including artificial intelligence, cloud strategy, blockchain, data governance, cybersecurity, microservices, open banking, and regulatory alignment. Attendees will gain practical insights, learn from global best practices, and connect with peers shaping the future of enterprise architecture.

Challenges of Data Architecture

Data architecture faces increasing pressure from system complexity, strict governance requirements, and the need for scalable, high-performance solutions that can support real-time analytics and AI.

Complexity & Integration – Unifying data across legacy systems, cloud platforms, and new digital services.

Governance & Compliance – Ensuring data quality, lineage, and regulatory adherence (e.g., GDPR, DORA).

Scalability & Performance – Designing architectures that can handle real-time analytics, AI, and future growth.

🔑 Event Overview

Theme: Modern Enterprise Architecture in Financial Services
Focus: AI, Cloud, Blockchain, Security, Data Governance, Customer Experience, Regulatory Alignment
Audience: Chief Architects, CIOs, Heads of Data & Digital Transformation, Bank Executives

Confirmed speakers span global financial institutions (Standard Bank, ABN Amro, HSBC, Mastercard, Société Générale, Bank of England, BNP Paribas, Standard Chartered, Aareal Bank, Suez Canal Bank) and consulting/tech firms (KPMG). Several independent thought leaders and authors are also featured.

📅 Day 1 – Thursday, 27 November 2025

08:55 – Opening words from Chairperson

09:00 – Business Capability Modeling and Portfolio Rationalization
David Bagge (HSBC)

Comparing frameworks (TOGAF, ArchiMate, Zachman)
Governance councils, workflows, compliance integration

09:40 – AI & ML in Enterprise Architecture
Christian Siegers (KPMG)

Data infrastructure for scalable AI/ML
Fraud prevention, predictive analytics, automation
Ethical, explainable AI deployment

10:20 – Networking break

11:00 – AI for EA – Using AI to Perform EA
Paul van der Merwe (Standard Bank)

Real-world use cases where EA leverages AI

11:40 – Security-Centric Enterprise Architecture
Sumit Jha (ABN Amro)

Zero Trust principles
Cyber resilience and DORA compliance

12:20 – Lunch break

13:30 – Governance Models & Frameworks
Dizem Ozalp Sari (BNP Paribas)

Mapping data capabilities to tech assets
Portfolio rationalization and capability assessments

14:10 – Cloud Strategy in Regulated Financial Environments
Paul Francis Walvik-Joynt (Mastercard)

CBDC-ready systems
Interoperability between traditional & digital finance
Cloud governance, risk mitigation

14:50 – Networking break

15:30 – Blockchain & Distributed Ledger Integration

Use cases: identity, smart contracts, payments
Compliance & privacy in decentralized systems

16:10 – Architect’s Evolving Role
Mozes Rahangmetan (ABN Amro, TBC)

Skills and mindset for architects in AI, blockchain, cloud era

16:50 – Panel Discussion: Future Role of the Enterprise Architect in the Digital Financial Ecosystem

17:00 – Closing words – End of Day 1

📅 Day 2 – Friday, 28 November 2025

08:55 – Conference re-start

09:00 – Microservices Architecture for Scalable Financial Systems
Senthil Loganathan (Standard Chartered)

Modular systems, orchestration, data consistency

09:40 – Agile & DevOps in Enterprise Architecture Practice
Bahaa Farouk (Suez Canal Bank)

Embedding agile delivery in EA governance
Faster time-to-value, continuous integration

10:20 – Networking break

11:00 – Data Governance & Architecture for Regulatory Alignment
Murat Erder (Author)

Metadata, lineage, auditability
Real-time analytics, data quality controls

11:40 – API-Driven Open Banking & Ecosystem Integration
Chintan Dedhia (Rabobank)

API lifecycle management, compliance
Open banking, embedded finance

12:20 – Lunch break

13:30 – Architecture for Enhanced Customer Experience in Digital Banking
Giacomo Agnelli (Société Générale) + Aareal Bank

Personalized omnichannel journeys
AI-driven customer engagement

14:10 – Regulatory Complexity & EA
Vijay Chowdhury (Bank of England)

Cross-functional collaboration with compliance units
Anticipating regulatory shifts

14:50 – Networking break

15:30 – Panel Discussion: Navigating Regulatory Complexity Through Architecture Leadership

16:15 – Closing words – End of Conference

📊 Strategic Themes & Insights

AI Integration in EA – from operational use to enhancing the EA function itself.
Security & Resilience – Zero Trust, DORA compliance, and embedding cyber resilience in design.
Payments & CBDCs – future-proofing infrastructure for real-time and digital currency.
Cloud & Blockchain – balancing innovation with regulation and interoperability.
Data Governance – lineage, quality, and decision support embedded in EA.
Customer-Centric Architectures – personalization, omnichannel banking, and API-driven ecosystems.
Agility & DevOps – embedding iterative delivery models into EA governance.
Regulatory Alignment – frameworks that proactively adapt to increasing compliance demands.

✅ Summary:
The agenda positions enterprise architects at the intersection of technology, regulation, and business transformation. AI and regulatory adaptation stand out as the two strongest threads, supported by practical discussions on cloud, blockchain, and customer experience