What does this research mean for the field?

AI is evolving the focus of enterprise architecture beyond traditional capabilities. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the evolution of enterprise architecture with a focus on new capabilities, especially those driven by artificial intelligence.

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March 12, 2026

EA IN 2026: A Systematic Yet Personal Evolution

Key Points

To explore the evolution of enterprise architecture with a focus on new capabilities, especially those driven by artificial intelligence.
Summarized key discussions and findings from the 2025 Enterprise Architecture conference organized by BCS’ EASG.
Identified trends influencing the discipline of enterprise architecture beyond AI.
Highlighted the growing importance of AI in enterprise architecture transformations.
Showcased other evolving factors affecting the discipline, stressing a personal approach to evolution.

Abstract

Abstract Enterprise architecture is no exception when it comes to new capabilities fuelled by AI. But BCS’ Enterprise Architecture Specialist Group (EASG) is finding that AI is not the only thing evolving the focus of the discipline. This article covers the key points of their 2025 conference.

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EA IN 2026: A Systematic Yet Personal Evolution

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