Relaunching the Well-Architected Program

Last year, we made the difficult decision to retire the Salesforce Well-Architected program. Many of you told us, clearly and passionately, that it was a mistake. You were right.

We heard your feedback, we took it seriously, and we’ve been working quietly behind the scenes to bring it back: strong, relevant, and aligned with your real-world needs. We’re excited to announce that the Well-Architected program is coming back, and the official relaunch will happen at Dreamforce 2025.

Why now? 

Because it matters more than ever. When Well-Architected was first introduced, the mission was clear: help architects design trusted, scalable solutions on the Salesforce Platform with clarity and confidence. That mission hasn’t changed, but your feedback over the past year made it clear that the need is more important than ever.

At the same time, the pace of innovation across Salesforce and the broader tech landscape has only accelerated. With every new capability comes new complexity, and that’s exactly where Well-Architected can help.

What we’re doing differently

We’re re-evaluating everything: the content, the format, the operational model, all of it. Our goal is to deliver actionable, real-world guidance that helps you navigate today’s architectural challenges and build trusted solutions for tomorrow.

We’re tapping into our internal experts (architects, engineers, field teams), and most importantly, we want to build this with you. We want your feedback, your experience, and your pain points to be at the heart of the new Well-Architected program.

Over the next few months, we’ll share opportunities for you to contribute and help shape what’s next.

Supporting a vibrant architect community

This isn’t just about content; it’s about community. We’re reigniting our advocacy efforts to reconnect with you at Salesforce, community, and industry events. We want to make it easier for you to give feedback, share stories, and be part of a global architect community that’s shaping the future of the Salesforce Platform.

Watch for updates soon about the Architect experience at Dreamforce. We can’t wait to see you in the Well-Architected area in the Trailblazer Forest!

What’s next

The relaunch of the Well-Architected program kicks off at Dreamforce, where we’ll share new content, new ways to engage, and what comes next. We’re incredibly excited about where this is headed, and even more excited to build it with you.

Thanks for sticking with us. We’re listening and we’re back.