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BCS Enterprise Architecture Specialist Group 9th Annual Conference 2026: Connect, Learn and Explore the Next Era of Enterprise Architecture. Agenda The conference runs from 09:00 to 19:00, concluding with networking drinks and the opportunity to connect with fellow architects, technology leaders and industry professionals. Lunch is included for in-person attendees. Our agenda is currently being finalised and will feature the keynote session, conference presentations, lightning talks, workshops and parallel tracks covering AI, enterprise architecture, transformation, and more. The latest agenda and speaker announcements will be published here as they are confirmed: BCS EASG Annual Conference Info (https://sway.cloud.microsoft/8hA7sVS01vH7lrSB?ref=Link) Synopsis Join us on Thursday 1 October 2026 for the 9th Annual BCS Enterprise Architecture Specialist Group Conference, our flagship event bringing together IT professionals, architects, technology leaders, transformation specialists and emerging talent from across industry, government and academia. Held at the BCS London office and streamed live for online attendees, the conference is your opportunity to hear from leading practitioners, explore emerging ideas and connect with one of the UK's most active architecture communities. As enterprise architecture continues to evolve, architects are being asked to lead in new ways. This year's conference explores the ideas, technologies and practices shaping the future of our profession, from AI and intelligent systems to governance, business transformation, cloud, data, security and modern architecture leadership. Whether you're an experienced architect, just starting your architecture journey, or working alongside architecture teams, you'll leave inspired, better connected and equipped with new perspectives. Why attend? This conference is designed to help you invest in yourself and your career. You'll have the opportunity to: Hear from experienced practitioners sharing real-world experiences. Discover emerging trends that are shaping the future of enterprise architecture. Learn practical techniques, approaches and lessons you can take away immediately. Explore how AI, data, cloud, governance and architecture are changing the role of today's architect. Meet fellow architects from across industry, government and academia. Grow your professional network throughout the day with dedicated networking breaks and informal discussions. Exchange ideas with peers facing similar challenges. Continue conversations with speakers and fellow delegates after each session. Whether you join us in London or online, we look forward to welcoming you for a day of learning, collaboration and community as we explore the future of enterprise architecture together. Ticket costs (Prices stated are inclusive of VAT and fees) Venue Attendance BCS Member: £48.00 Non-Member: £180.00 Students or Associate BCS Members: £20.00 Online Attendance BCS Member: £24.00 Non-Member: £90.00 Students or Associate BCS Members: £10.00 Refunds/cancellations A refund, excluding fees, will be issued if a cancellation request is received within 14 days of the booking date or by noon on Thursday 24 September 2026, otherwise, name substitutions will be allowed after this date. Our events are for adults aged 16 years and over. This meeting is conducted in accordance with the BCS Code of Conduct for Meetings (https://www.bcs.org/media/egnkzp3f/bcs-code-of-conduct-for-meetings.pdf). BCS is a membership organisation. If you enjoy this event, please consider joining BCS. You’ll be very welcome. You’ll receive access to many exclusive career development tools, an introduction to a thriving professional community and also help us Make IT Good For Society. Join BCS today (https://www.bcs.org/membership/events) If you are attending in person, please familiarise yourself with the Visitor Instructions (https://www.bcs.org/media/ww4jlkud/visitor-instructions.docx) for the BCS London Office. Please note, if you have any accessibility needs, please let us know via groups@bcs.uk and we’ll work with you to make suitable arrangements. BCS privacy notice: your data will be processed by BCS in accordance with our data privacy notice (https://www.bcs.org/legal-and-privacy-notices/data-privacy-notice/). Photography: by attending this event, you may be photographed or filmed. Please speak to a member of staff if you do not wish to be included. For overseas delegates who wish to attend the event, please note that BCS does not issue invitation letters. This event is brought to you by: Enterprise Architecture specialist group (https://www.bcs.org/membership-and-registrations/member-communities/enterprise-architecture-specialist-group/)

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