Krakow, Poland, 17 - 19 June 2026
Software architecture isn’t a blueprint carved in stone, yet many teams still treat it that way - locking in decisions long after their context has changed. In this talk, you’ll see the myths that keep showing up in design reviews and postmortems: that early "good” choices remain valid forever, that every shortcut is technical debt, that architecture can be reduced to a single label, or that decisions exist in isolation.
You’ll see what happens when these beliefs shape real systems - and why they lead to rigidity, unnecessary complexity, and slow delivery.
The talk reframes architecture for what it really is: a continuous stream of decisions shaped by trade-offs, constraints, people, budgets, and organizational reality. It highlights why architecture must evolve deliberately - or it will degrade by default. It also examines the newest myths around AI: that it will design systems for us, or that humans are just a bottleneck in the loop - and why intent, judgment, and context still define good architecture.
You’ll see what happens when these beliefs shape real systems - and why they lead to rigidity, unnecessary complexity, and slow delivery.
The talk reframes architecture for what it really is: a continuous stream of decisions shaped by trade-offs, constraints, people, budgets, and organizational reality. It highlights why architecture must evolve deliberately - or it will degrade by default. It also examines the newest myths around AI: that it will design systems for us, or that humans are just a bottleneck in the loop - and why intent, judgment, and context still define good architecture.
Sebastian Malaca
UBS
Sebastian Malaca is a Distinguished Engineer and engineering leader with more than 15 years of experience in professional software development. He operates at the intersection of business strategy and technical delivery, helping organizations translate high‑level goals into sustainable and high‑quality software solutions.
In his day‑to‑day work, Sebastian focuses on improving engineering practices and decision‑making, with particular emphasis on architecture, testing, and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies such as AI. He is passionate about building environments where engineers can grow, collaborate effectively, and deliver long‑term value.
In his day‑to‑day work, Sebastian focuses on improving engineering practices and decision‑making, with particular emphasis on architecture, testing, and the responsible adoption of emerging technologies such as AI. He is passionate about building environments where engineers can grow, collaborate effectively, and deliver long‑term value.
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