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23 APRIL 2026 - ON AN ONLINE DEVICE NEAR YOU
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The Enterprise Architecture Show
 

ABOUT

The challenge for Enterprise Architects is continually evolving - organisations are becoming more reliant on technology to deliver competitive advantage, but how can this be delivered in a way that enables innovation?

 

switchON will showcase how the future of enterprise architecture depends on the ability to engage across the organisation - from an ivory tower to an empowered community.

Pushing Boundaries
We do not sit on the fence at switchON - speakers are encouraged to address the most difficult questions, by sharing experiences & getting involved in the discussion you can shape the future too
Cutting Edge Content
Our promise to you is top class content, speakers & discussions - all presentations are specially created for switchON, putting you at the forefront of change & to leave you inspired for the future.
Unlocking Value
EA’s can harness the knowledge locked up within the organisation, balancing control with adaptability to drive innovation & change across the business. Join us & get connected at switchON
Building Influence
Are you struggling to gain influence in your organisation? Frustrated that stakeholders won’t buy in? You’re not alone! switchON brings together like minds to provide ideas & tools on how to build your influence

What’s switchON all about??

Who should attend

 
 

>  CIO's

>  Vice President IT 

>  Head of Enterprise Architecture

>  Head of Cloud Architecture

>  Head of Data Architecture

>  Head of IT/Business Applications 

>  Head of IT

>  Enterprise Architect

>  Head of Process Management

>  Cloud Architect 

>  Data Architect

>  Business Architect

Become a Speaker

Are you Interested in speaking at one of our switchON events?

Submit your speaker proposal, stating the event and the topic for the presentation, we'll be in touch shortly!

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Speakers 2025

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Avi Cohen

CEO & Co-Founder

Entrio

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Dominic Patruno

Chief Enterprise Architect

Jabil

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Innokenty Voloshin

VP of Data & AI

Entrio

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Manjunath Prasad

Senior Enterprise Architect

Edward Jones

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Nelson Gama

Principal Enterprise Architect

Riot Games

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Shane Myrick

Chief Architect

Apollo GraphQL

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Tony Sina

Solutions Architect

ValueBlue

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Brian Chambers

Director of Enterprise Architecture

Chick-Fil-A

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Gary Crisci

Chief Enterprise Architect

GE Healthcare

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Kadir Özbayram

Senior Partner

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Marina Kuznetsov

Sr Mgr Enterprise Arch

Ameren

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Pervez Nadeem

Chief Enterprise Architect

Allegis Group

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Sid Mekla

Director - Business Architecture

Altria

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Caroline Kinyanjui

Business Services Consultant

Mega

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Grant Ecker

Founder

Chief Architect Network

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Kelley Eckmayer

VP, Enterprise Architecture

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Matt Willis

Senior Director, Enterprise Arch.

KLC

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Rameshwar Balangu

Chief Enterprise Architect

UNFI

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Stephen Ma

Head of Enterprise Architecture

Ulta Beauty

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Christine Lovas

Enterprise Account Executive

ValueBlue

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Gretchen Paules

Dir. IT Strategy & Planning

Penn State University

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Lakshmanan Velayutham

Director of EA

NationalGrid

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Morten Stender

Partner

Next-Insight

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Seth Lippincott

Sr Product Marketing Manager

SAP LeanIX

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Sugato Bose

Chief Enterprise Architect

Medline

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More speakers to be confirmed soon

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AGENDA

The schedule is based on the Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) (US & Canada) Timezone

09:20
Opening Remarks
Philip Bell, Director, Sofa Summits
10:00
Let's Start by Being Human - Enterprise Transformation with a Human Focus
Speaker to be Confirmed
10:25
The Invisible Blueprint: How People & Culture are the hidden Infrastructure of your Organisation
Speaker to be Confirmed
10:55
Future Role of the Enterprise Architect - Trends, Future challenges and Their Impact on the Architect
Speaker to be Confirmed
11:20
Bridging Strategy, Structure & Experience for Sustainable Transformation
Speaker to be Confirmed
11:45
Exhibition & One 2 One Networking
- Take a virtual walk through our online exhibition - find some inspiration
- One 2 One Meetings with Sponsors, Exhibitors & Peers
12:25
EA as the Conscience of AI Governance – Perspective Towards Ethical AI
Speaker to be Confirmed
12:25
Designing the Foresight-Driven Enterprise - a Practical Playbook to Improve Decision Quality
Speaker to be Confirmed
12:50
From Data to Decisions - Building the Architectural Foundations for an Intelligent Enterprise
Speaker to be Confirmed
12:50
Building the Connective Enterprise - Ecosystems That Scale, Adapt & Create Shared Value
Speaker to be Confirmed
13:15
AI for EA - How can EA use AI to be More Effective in Delivering Value to the Organisation?
Speaker to be Confirmed
13:15
From Capabilities to Customers: Evolving Business Architecture for the Product Age
Speaker to be Confirmed
13:40
Exhibition & One 2 One Networking
- Take a virtual walk through our online exhibition - find some inspiration
- One 2 One Meetings with Sponsors, Exhibitors & Peers
14:20
Adapting for Tomorrow - Evolving Enterprise Architecture to Stay Relevant in a Rapidly Changing World
Speaker to be Confirmed
14:20
Mythbusting the TOGAF Standard - Dispelling Common
Misconceptions about TOGAF
Speaker to be Confirmed
14:45
Architecting for Endurance - Establishing the Core Capabilities That Make Enterprise Architecture Thrive
Speaker to be Confirmed
14:45
Blueprints for Impact - Structuring Enterprise Architecture to Deliver Strategic Value
Speaker to be Confirmed
15:10
Lead with People, Scale with Automation: Modern Enterprise Architecture for Humans + AI
Speaker to be Confirmed
15:10
Less Framework, More Impact: A Practical Guide to Lean Enterprise Architecture
Speaker to be Confirmed
15:35
Exhibition & One 2 One Networking
- Take a virtual walk through our online exhibition - find some inspiration
- One 2 One Meetings with Sponsors, Exhibitors & Peers
16:15
Architecting for Adaptability: Designing Enterprises that Thrive Amid Constant Change & Disruption
Panelists and Moderator to be confirmed
16:15
Balancing Innovation & Governance: Redefining the Role of Enterprise Architects in the Age of AI
Panelists and Moderator to be confirmed
17:00
Closing Remarks
Philip Bell, Director, Sofa Summits

Registration Options

IT and Digital Transformation Practitioners

For those working in Data, IT and AI at end user companies

$40

%  Early Bird Ticket until 23 March $80 after the date

%  Access to SwitchOn Summit

 

%  One 2 One Speed Networking

%  Private and Public Chat

%  Virtual Exhibition

Vendor & Solution
Providers

For employees of technology providers, software or consultancy services

$499

%  Access to SwitchOn Summit

 

%  One 2 One Speed Networking

%  Private and Public Chat

%  Virtual Exhibition

* Sofa Summits reserves the rights to cancel the registration if the registration conditions are not met or the registration details are false. 

Sponsors 2025

Co-Host Partner
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Supporting Partner
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Sponsorship

Our virtual conferences look & feel like the real thing - complete with speaker sessions & an exhibition hall. But you don't have to leave your computer to display your products & services, chat with attendees & generate high-volume, targeted leads. No flights, no hotels, no expensive booth setup - no hassle.

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