Do We Even Need Programmers? Low-Code Software and the Future of Environmental Protection Systems
Thursday, November 19, 2020
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM Eastern
The next phase of digital transformation—from systems of record to GIS and data analytics—relies on no-code and low code platforms. These systems allow people with very little programming knowledge to create robust cloud applications in order to meet a wide variety of needs. Agencies are beginning to use these systems outside of traditional IT to meet emerging needs. However, these systems are not without their challenges. They require a new set of skills and a different governance model to achieve their full potential. Agencies will need to adjust their work to support this emerging cloud technology or face a wave of organizational chaos. This panel outlined the promises and pitfalls of the no-code/low-code platforms along with suggestions on how to fully leverage this new approach to tool and service development. Panelists discussed:
The basics of no-code/low-code systems development
Examples of use cases already deployed
How these systems interact with existing technology
The skill set needed to fully make use of the no-code/low-code platforms
Governance changes needed in order to create a stable organizational environment
Webinar Agenda
1:00 – 1:05 | Welcome and Introduction
Webinar Logistics
Sarah Abramowitz, Ross Strategic
1:05 – 1:10 | Do We Even Need Programmers?
Stephen Forrest, Montana DEQ
What is low-code software and how is it reshaping our approach to developing environmental protection systems?
1:10 - 1:25 | Perspectives from Low-Code Platform Providers
Joe Clancy, Microsoft; Pete Karageorge, Google
Key trends in low-code offerings and how agencies are making use of them
Example Use Cases
1:25 - 1:55 | Low Code Lightning Talks
Stephen Forrest, Montana DEQ; Scott Heidenreich, Ohio EPA; Vince Allen, U.S. EPA
Speakers will share some of their agencies’ use cases, examples, and implementation experiences with low-code software platforms.
1:55 - 2:15 | Panel Discussion on Low-Code Platforms and Lessons Learned
Moderator: Kristen Durance, Ross Strategic
Panelists: Stephen Forrest, Montana DEQ; Scott Heidenreich, Ohio EPA; Vince Allen, U.S. EPA; Joe Clancy, Microsoft; Pete Karageorge, Google
2:15 – 2:25 | Q&A and Open Discussion
2:25 – 2:30 | Webinar Wrap-Up
Featured Speakers
Stephen Forrest, Montana Department of Environmental Quality
Scott Heidenreich, Ohio Environmental Protection Agency
Vince Allen, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Joe Clancy, Microsoft
Pete Karageorge, Google
Additional Resources
Discussion thread on Low Code on the E-Enterprise Community Inventory Platform
Share your own experiences and questions about low-code software platforms!