ICSE 2026
Sun 12 - Sat 18 April 2026 Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) has gained popularity in software development, including in software architecture (e.g., for generating architecture documentation or exploring architectural decisions). We argue that GenAI not only impacts how architects work and the artifacts they produce, but also affects (i) skills required to effectively and efficiently use GenAI for software architecture and design activities, and (ii) skill development and assessment (e.g., how to move from junior to senior engineer without actual hands-on experience due to the use of GenAI or the risk of "de-skilling'' of senior architects by relying on too much on GenAI without critical reflection). We therefore propose a new research direction to understand and support software architecture and design skills in the era of GenAI. We also outline several questions and problems for future research.

Reframing Software Architecture and Design Skills in the Era of Generative Artificial Intelligence (Reframing Software Architecture and Design Skills in the Era of Generative Artificial Intelligence.pdf)430KiB

Wed 15 Apr

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17:50 - 18:10
Panel #1: “Software Architecture: Skills and Knowledge"Software Architecture BoF at Oceania III
17:50
6m
Talk
Reframing Software Architecture and Design Skills in the Era of Generative Artificial Intelligence
Software Architecture BoF
Zadia Codabux University of Saskatchewan, Matthias Galster University of Canterbury
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17:56
6m
Talk
What Do We Architect When We Architect LLM Agent Systems?
Software Architecture BoF
Kaixuan Li Nanyang Technological University, Maoyi Xie Nanyang Technological University, Jingquan Ge AUMOVIO-NTU Corporate Lab, Nanyang Technological University, Yang Liu Nanyang Technological University
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18:03
6m
Talk
Proofs of Concept as First-Class Architectural Decision Instruments
Software Architecture BoF
Fabio Petrillo École de technologie supérieure (ÉTS), Montréal -- Université du Québec, Bruno Antognolli École de technologie supérieur