DDD and Architecture - Synthesis of concepts

Join us this February for an insightful exploration of how quality requirements and Domain-Driven Design can work together to create robust, maintainable software systems.

Stefan Priebsch: Domain-Driven Architecture

What if architecture didn’t start with frameworks and tech stacks, but with quality goals? Domain-Driven Architecture flips the script: architectural structure emerges from non-functional requirements, not premature technology choices. Inspired by Domain-Driven Design, it applies domain thinking directly to architectural decisions.

Through real-world successes and failures, this talk shows how clear boundaries and loose coupling enable systems to evolve safely over time. Without locking you into early decisions.

For architects and developers who see architecture as intentional, evolutionary, and continuously refined, not a fixed blueprint.

Stefan is widely considered a leading expert on software development.
I'm a software success consultant specializing in software architecture, design patterns, object-oriented design, and the design, build, and maintenance of complex systems.
He firmly believes that not technology, but humans should be put first. This is why Stefan uses and teaches Domain-Driven Design.
Stefan is an Open Source advocate and helped found The PHP Foundation. He is the CEO and Co-Founder of The PHP Consulting Company (thePHP.cc).

Dagmar de Haan
Getting Started with Hexagonal Architecture

You've probably heard of hexagonal architecture — an approach that promises to clearly separate business logic from technical concerns, improve testability, and allow for flexible technology choices. But what does it actually mean in practice?

In this talk, we'll explore the core principles of hexagonal architecture and the dependency inversion principle that underpins it. We'll look at practical design decisions around ports, adapters, and package structure, and discuss when hexagonal architecture provides real value over traditional layered approaches.

This is an introductory talk aimed at developers who want to understand the fundamentals of hexagonal

Dagmar is a freelancer. She focuses on the design and development of backend systems in Java. She is not only interested in the technical aspects but also in business and methodology.