Architectural Kata #7: AI-Enabled Architecture

Ready to flex your architectural muscles… with a new twist? Join us for our first AI-Enabled Architectural Kata, where we'll tackle a real design challenge together, using generative AI as a collaborator in the architectural process. Small teams will work through a complex scenario, but this time each team gets a unique AI collaboration role that shapes how they interact with AI during the session. Expect lively debate, creative solutions, plus an honest reflection on where AI helps and where human judgement still reigns supreme.

Mark your calendars for Thu, Mar 5, and join us at Thoughtworks Event Space for an engaging evening dedicated to software design and architecture. Whether you're a seasoned architect, an AI-curious developer, or just passionate about software design, this meetup is the perfect platform to share, learn, experiment with new ideas and meet passionate people.

Event Schedule

• 18:15 – Doors open for snacks, drinks, and socialization
• 18:45 – Introduction
• 19:00 – AI-Enabled Architecture Kata: Small teams' work session
• 20:30 – Presentations by teams

❓ What is an Architectural Kata?
Inspired by the concept of “Code Kata,” Architectural Katas are exercises that allow architects to practice their skills in a real-world scenario. It's about honing our craft in software design through practical, hands-on challenges in small groups.

Read more about Architectural Katas on Neal Ford's website or on the original Katas site by Ted Neward.

What makes this one AI-Enabled?
Building on the classic Architectural Kata format, this edition adds a new dimension: AI as a team member. Each team receives a unique role card that defines how they collaborate with AI during the session.

The goal isn't to see who can prompt the best. It's to explore together how AI changes the way we think about, discuss, and communicate software architecture.

What to bring
Please have access to at least one AI tool on your phone or laptop (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, or similar). We'll provide a short prompting cheat sheet for architectural AI collaboration to get you started. No prior experience with AI for architecture work is needed!

Venue
Thoughtworks Event Space, Revaler Str. 31, 10245 Berlin
(Please note that this is a different entrance from the Thoughtworks office located at Revaler Str. 29)

Sponsored by Thoughtworks
A big shout-out to Thoughtworks for sponsoring our event and supporting our mission to foster a tight-knit community of software design practitioners.

Code of Conduct
We adhere to the Berlin Code of Conduct to ensure a welcoming and respectful environment for all participants.

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