Beyond Microservices: Migrating from Service-Oriented to Agent-Oriented Architecture

Event

FOST Toronto 2026

Date

9 September 2026, 12:00–12:25 p.m. EDT

Location

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Venue

Kitchener room

I spoke at FOST Toronto about the transition from service-oriented to agent-oriented architecture. The session was part of the Architecture for AI track.

The talk explored what changes when agents become part of a software architecture, what teams can retain from their existing systems, and the trade-offs to consider when planning a migration.

Key takeaways

• Understand the differences between service-oriented and agent-oriented architecture.
• Assess how introducing agents affects coordination, reliability, and operational visibility.
• Consider migration choices in the context of existing systems and business needs.