API Trends 2026

How are APIs evolving, and what does it mean for organizations? In this webinar, you'll learn about the five most important API trends in 2026, and how you can make use of them.

Shared view from over 60 architects

For decades, APIs were designed for humans. Now, AI agents are stepping in and acting on our behalf. How will our work change when agents become API consumers?

At the same time, traditional monolithic API gateways are giving way to specialized microgateways and cloud-native gateways to address diverse architectural runtime needs. As the landscape fragments, a unified API management layer becomes critical for consistent governance, security, and control.

Other changes are taking place as well. API security models are maturing, and industry-specific standards are emerging.

In this webinar, you'll hear the shared view of Digia's architects: what is happening in the world of APIs right now?

Contents (45 min)

Welcome and speaker introductions
Trend #1: Shift to federated API management
Trend #2: Need for high-quality API catalogs
Trend #3: AI-driven API consumption
Trend #4: Maturing API security models
Trend #5: Industry standards shape APIs
Summary and next steps.

This webinar is for you if...

You are responsible for your organization's integration architecture or API management.
You work hands-on with APIs or data movement.
You want to understand how the API landscape is changing, with examples and experiences from real life.
You're interested in insights to support your organization's development.

Speakers

Jonas Källström

Chief Integration Architect, Digia

With more than 20 years of experience, Jonas is responsible for developing integration strategies and providing architectural consulting. He has extensive experience in iPaaS platforms, event-driven solutions, and data-sharing models.

Sebastian Konik

Head of Architecture, Savangard

For over 15 years, Sebastian has designed, built, and modernized complex enterprise IT ecosystems. He specializes in API management and system integration, helping organizations across the financial, manufacturing, and public sectors achieve seamless connectivity.

Panu Tamminen

Integration Architect, Digia

Panu has over 10 years of experience as an integration architect, specializing in the integration platforms across multiple technologies. His current interests include modern API management solutions, cloud-native integration platforms, and the impact of AI on these technologies.

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