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Title: Enterprise Architecture in the age of AI: From control to continuous adaptation

Abstract: AI is rapidly reshaping how organizations operate, make decisions, and evolve. In this context, traditional enterprise architecture, focused on control, alignment, and predefined designs, struggles to keep pace with continuous change. This keynote explores how the role of enterprise architecture is shifting. Rather than defining static blueprints, architects increasingly enable ongoing adaptation, support smarter decision-making, and help organizations respond to emerging opportunities and disruptions. Combining insights from research and practice, the talk outlines how enterprise architecture can remain relevant and impactful in the age of AI, positioning it not just as a governance function, but as a key enabler of adaptability and innovation.

Bio: Rogier van de Wetering is Full Professor of Digital-Driven Transformation at the Faculty of Science of the Open Universiteit of the Netherlands. He studied Information Science at Utrecht University and the University of Melbourne. Between 2005 and 2015, he worked at Deloitte Consulting within the Strategy & Operations practice. During this period, he earned his PhD at Utrecht University, focusing on the maturity and alignment of digital radiology systems (PACS) in Dutch hospitals. In 2015, he joined the Open Universiteit as an Assistant Professor, became Associate Professor in 2017, and since 2022 has served as Vice-Dean and member of the Faculty Management Team. Since January 2024, he has also been part of the Information Science group board. In both 2020 and 2021, he was voted Information Science Lecturer of the Year by students. His research focuses on how organizations create value and enhance performance through IS/IT alignment and technology-driven transformation. His recent work examines the role of enterprise architecture in digital transformation, digital ecosystems, and the application of generative AI in business model innovation, alongside studies on healthcare IT innovation and the valorization of academic research.