How do we change our mindset from a developer to an architect? What questions should we ask, what should we consider and what should we quantify? In this interactive session I'll give you a framework of how to do this, enabling you to contribute early on in a project lifecycle and make informed decisions.

Are you ready to take the leap from maker to architect? Join seasoned Power Platform Architects Neil Rowlands and Keith Atherton as they share their real-world experiences, frameworks, and thinking patterns that empower makers, consultants, and citizen developers to grow into strategic solution architects. This workshop is designed to bridge the gap between building solutions and architecting them. Together, we'll explore the mindset shift required to move beyond app creation and into strategic, scalable, and sustainable platform design. You'll learn how to evaluate requirements with a broader lens, design with enterprise in mind, and balance rapid delivery with long-term governance. What You’ll Learn: The core principles of Power Platform architecture How to approach problems like an architect, not just a maker Navigating the trade-offs between no-code speed and long-term sustainability Designing solutions with governance, ALM, security, and scalability in mind Common pitfalls in solution design and how to avoid them Real-life architectural war stories from enterprise projects Format: Interactive discussions with architectural decision-making scenarios Hands-on design challenges and group critique Live whiteboarding and architecture patterns Q&A with Neil and Keith for practical guidance and mentorship Who Should Attend: Power Platform makers ready to level up Functional consultants seeking architectural awareness Technical leads and developers moving into architecture roles Anyone responsible for designing or overseeing enterprise-grade Power Platform solutions Requirements: A good understanding of Power Platform tools (Power Apps, Power Automate, Dataverse) Curiosity and a willingness to challenge your current approach