The Data-Centric Architecture Forum isn’t your typical tech conference — and that’s by design.
No booths. No sales pitches. No buzzwords. Just three immersive days of deep technical exchange with some of the most forward-thinking architects, engineers, and data practitioners in the field.
Held annually each June, the Forum brings together a small, highly focused group of semantic technology leaders to explore the most challenging — and most promising — components of data-centric architecture. From trillion-triple graphs to zero-latency queries, this is where cutting-edge ideas meet real-world implementation.
Whether you’re federating data across an enterprise or reshaping how your organization thinks about knowledge, this is the event that gets into the how.
In addition to all the usual security issues, the data-centric world has an additional problem: Once you give someone “follow your nose” access into a datascape that potentially includes all the enterprise’s data, how do you keep them out of things they shouldn’t see or amend?
As we position the enterprise knowledge graph as the solution to data ambiguity and therefore the best hope for grounding AI, we need to double down on the validity of the data.
We’re not looking for AI demos per se or explanations of AI. Specific topics of interest are:
The Data-Centric systems that are being implemented today need more architectural support than currently exists. Maybe you have part of the solution, maybe you need parts of the solution.
Most conferences talk about modern architecture. DCAF shows it in action. Attendees see production-grade semantic models, knowledge graphs, and data-centric systems that are solving real enterprise problems today. If you’re tired of vendor hype and want substance, this is where the serious practitioners are.
The people who attend DCAF aren’t window shopping—they’re committed to changing the way enterprise systems are built, from app-centric to data-centric. You’ll connect with architects, engineers, and leaders from other companies and organizations. This is a room of peers, not tourists.
DCAF is intentionally intimate—no expo hall, no distractions. It’s structured for deep conversations, practical demonstrations, and focused sessions where every presenter is solving real-world challenges. You’re not just attending—you’re participating in shaping what “data-centric” really means in practice.
Interested in what was discussed in previous years?
Check out of the recaps of years past.
The 2025 DCA Forum gathered top data architects for deep dives into scale, speed, and strings—exploring trillion-triple graphs, real-time queries, and text in semantic systems. A focused, no-fluff event for those building what’s next.
The 2024 DCA Forum delivered three days of in-depth exploration into the operational realities of data-centric systems. From integrating LLMs into architecture to tackling entity resolution, cyber resilience, and data lineage, this year’s topics moved far beyond theory—focusing on what it takes to scale, secure, and implement real semantic solutions.
The 2023 DCA Forum took a practical turn, exploring ten core challenges in data-centric architecture—from identity and federation to SemOps and visualization. Real-world implementors shared how they’re embedding these solutions directly into the architecture.
The data-centric systems being built today demand more architectural support than the current ecosystem provides. Maybe you offer part of the solution. Maybe you’re looking for the rest. Either way, DCAF is where real progress happens—through shared insight, live demos, and candid conversations that move the field forward.
DCAF attracts experts rethinking how systems are built. Participating here shows you’re shaping the future—not just following it. Sponsoring DCAF helps you share real results and experiences with peers who understand the significance of the work.
DCAF draws senior architects, data leaders and technical stakeholders from top organizations. As a sponsor, you will share your stories and connect directly with people who influence big decisions and budgets.
No booths. No drive-bys. DCAF is intimate by design, giving sponsors time for focused, one-on-one conversations that go deep—without the noise of a typical tech expo. Our sponsors have opportunities to host short, intimate discussions in an environment of their choice while supporting the forum itself.
DCAF is known for cutting through hype and speculation. Align your brand with real innovation, real results, and the people who are building what’s next in data-centric architecture. Sponsoring the forum signifies your commitment to the future of data-centric architecture.