The Architecture of Trust
Managing Complexity in the Age of AI
April 21 2026 | 10:00 – 10:30 BST | Webinar
Most AI programmes don't stall because the technology isn't ready. They stall because data is fragmented, integrations are brittle, and no one owns accountability. This session is about fixing what's underneath.
Three forces are reshaping enterprise IT right now. The organisations that get this right won't be the ones with the best and most AI tools - They'll be the ones who built trust, governance, and coherence into the architecture from day one.
The Three Converging Forces
Technical debt
Years of transformation have created fragmented data and brittle integrations.
Artificial Intelligence
AI doesn't fix foundational problems. It exposes and amplifies them at scale.
Trust at risk
Deepfakes, misinformation, and expanding risk surfaces make governance urgent.
What we’ll cover:
Hint: it's rarely the algorithm. It's almost always the architecture beneath it.
Governance, compliance, and resilience built in from the start, not patched in later.
Connecting experience, data, and governance into a system that scales.
Architecture-led thinking that enables speed and resilience simultaneously.
What you'll leave with:
Integration debt, demystified: How to identify and address the architectural complexity silently undermining your programmes.
Priorities for 2026: The decisions CIOs need to make now - interoperability before intelligence, resilience before speed.
Speaker
Michael MacAuley
General Manager
Liferay UKI
Mike MacAuley is the General Manager for Liferay UK & Ireland, where he oversees operations, strategy, and business development in one of the company’s key regions. With a strong focus on driving customer success and fostering innovation, Mike leads his team to deliver cutting-edge digital experience solutions tailored to meet enterprise needs in the UK and Ireland.
Mike brings extensive experience in enterprise technology, digital transformation, and leadership, enabling organisations to modernise their IT infrastructure and create seamless, user-centric experiences. Passionate about empowering organisations to unlock their potential, he works closely with customers across industries to help them achieve their digital goals through Liferay’s versatile and scalable platform. Under his leadership, Liferay UK & Ireland continues to expand its market presence, delivering transformative outcomes for clients and advancing strategic digital innovation at scale.
Ready to fix what's underneath?
The webinar shows what's possible. A conversation with our team shows what it looks like for you.
Book time with a Liferay expert to explore how the right architecture can give you the speed, resilience, and accountability your AI programme needs.