The document discusses the role of architects and the types of skills they need. It introduces Denise McInerney and Leena Sampemane, who will discuss what architects do, why they are important, and the types of skills required for the role. The role of an architect is defined as worrying about the important stuff and organizing a system's components and relationships. Different types of architects are discussed such as business, process, cloud, and data architects. Key skills for architects include designing, validating prototypes, research and collaboration, thought leadership, and domain and technical expertise.