San Francisco, CA – January, 23, 2026: The Open Group, the global vendor-neutral technology and standards consortium, is convening industry professionals, practitioners, and thought leaders from around the world for its Enterprise Architecture Practitioners Conference in London. The event will take place February 2 – 3, 2026 and bring together a dynamic community dedicated to advancing Enterprise Architecture (EA), Digital Transformation, open standards, and practical implementation best practices.
Over two days, participants can engage in forward-thinking discussions, immersive sessions, and hands-on workshops designed to explore how Enterprise Architecture and related standards are driving organizational innovation in an era defined by rapid technological change and business complexity.
Marking the 30th anniversary of the TOGAF® Standard, a standard of The Open Group, speakers will share real-world insights from successful implementations and emerging trends shaping the future of digital enterprise. They will highlight its lasting impact on the global Enterprise Architecture community and how it continues to evolve to meet modern business needs.
As organizations navigate the accelerating pace of digital innovation and ecosystem disruption, the conference will spotlight the importance of standardized architecture practices and open, interoperable frameworks that enable Boundaryless Information Flow™ and trusted technology adoption.
Key sessions include:
- Is Your Architecture Ready? Unpacking the CIO's Breakthrough Challenges
- In this session, Chris Frost, Principal Enterprise Architect, Global Technology Standardization Division, Fujitsu, will examine how evolving CIO responsibilities and emerging technologies require a strong Enterprise Architecture to drive innovation, manage complexity, and align IT with business goals
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From Crisis to Ecosystem: An Enterprise Architecture Journey Through Pandemic Response, National Health Transformation, and Global Impact
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Francis Uy, Chief Architect, Sinag Software Solutions will showcase how disciplined Enterprise Architecture guided the Philippines’ COVID-19 response into a sustainable national digital health ecosystem, illustrating EA’s role in driving scalable, life‑impacting transformations from crisis to global influence
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- Could I have survived EA without the TOGAF® Standard?
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Paul Homan, Open Certified Distinguished IT Architect will share insights on the evolution of the EA profession and future challenges for practitioners
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Other speakers include:
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Steve Nunn, President & CEO, The Open Group
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Ben Lingwood, CTO, Tech Catalyst, PwC
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Céline Lescop, Director, Digital Sustainability, AXA
To learn more about the conference and register your interest, please visit here.
About The Open Group
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