December 3rd, 2025 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Peer Discussions
Solution Architecture: Rising To the GenAI And Agentic Challenge
Join Forrester analysts and your peers to learn how generative AI is reshaping the solution architect’s toolkit, mindset, and responsibilities. This session will explore the technical, organizational, and ethical dimensions of designing systems with genAI and how architects can adapt to maximize value while managing risk. Forrester analysts Charlie Betz and David Mooter will host this conversation, which will include open discussion with participants; please bring your questions and experiences to share with the group. Questions for discussion:What new architectural patterns and anti-patterns are emerging with genAI and agentic adoption? How should solution architects evaluate and select genAI platforms and models?What are the key risks (security, privacy, compliance, bias) when integrating genAI into enterprise systems?How does genAI change requirements gathering, stakeholder engagement, and solution validation?What skills and mindsets should architects develop to stay relevant in a genAI-driven landscape?How does genAI impact legacy modernization and technical debt management?What governance models and guardrails are needed for responsible genAI use?Peer discussions are available exclusively to Forrester Decisions VIP Leaders and Leader license holders for their own participation.