The world of data architecture is undergoing a profound transformation as organizations strive to harness the full potential of their data assets. This presentation abstract explores the dynamic landscape of data architecture, focusing on Reference Architecture, Data-Centric Architecture, the Evolution of Data Warehouses, Data Lakes, and the emerging paradigm of Data Mesh.

• Reference architecture: achieving a common understanding of reference architecture in the company and guiding the design and consistency of data systems, serving as a blueprint for implementation.
• Data-centric architecture: How to prioritize data at the core of the organizational strategy, fostering efficient data management and utilization.
• Why the future does not consist of data warehouse but focuses on the data mesh
• Looking into the evolution of data warehouses, data lakes, data lake houses, data mesh architecture