22-26 April, 2024

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Are you a believer in the power of citizen development to transform organizations?

Whether you’re a seasoned citizen developer or just starting out, CitizenDevelopmentWeek is the ideal place to network, learn, and make a difference. Our events offer a unique opportunity to stay up-to-date with the latest trends, best practices, and innovations in citizen development. By following these events, you’ll gain access to a wealth of knowledge and expertise from industry leaders and subject matter experts. We’re committed to empowering citizen developers, and together, we can shape the future of digital transformation.

Join us in our mission to make a difference through the power of citizen development.

Agenda

2024

Join us for the thrilling Kickoff of Citizen Development Week 2024!

Get ready to embark on an exhilarating journey as we delve into the evolution of low-code platforms, spotlight innovative citizen development solutions, and explore the strategic role of citizen development in driving innovation at scale.

Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to be part of the action-packed opening session of CDW24! 🚀

Paul Kobylanski

Paul Kobylanski

General Manager, DIY
@Shell

John R Rhymer

John R Rhymer

Retired-ish analyst
@Analysis.tech

This session delves into the core principles of citizen development and its role in simplifying digital innovation processes. It explores how citizen development initiatives facilitate collaboration between business and technical teams, the challenges encountered, and effective leadership strategies to foster innovation.

Additionally, it examines the necessary organizational structures and governance frameworks for successful integration into broader digital transformation strategies

Abhishek Anant Garg

Abhishek Anant Garg

Associate Research Director
@Quadrant Solutions

Yaravi Cardoze

Yaravi Cardoze

Global Head of Customer Success
@Wisy Platforms

Jessica D'Oliveira

Jessica D'Oliveira

Founder
@Mission Citizen

Georgina Dunks

Georgina Dunks

Digital Transformation Lead
@TDS

This session uncovers the concept of hyperautomation, highlighting its distinction from traditional automation and its reliance on emerging technologies like AI, ML, and RPA. It addresses the considerations for selecting appropriate tools, strategies for successful implementation, and potential risks. The discussion also looks ahead to anticipate future advancements and their impact on citizen development practices.

Steve Higgon

Steve Higgon

CEO
@TAAP

Antigoni Kourou

Antigoni Kourou

Founder & CEO
@NEKOD

Dinesh Varadharajan

Dinesh Varadharajan

Chief Product Officer
@Kissflow

Embark on an illuminating journey into the world of low-code platforms with our Citizen Development Spotlight session. Led by platform leaders themselves, this session offers firsthand demonstrations of innovative capabilities, followed by an interactive Q&A session to delve deeper into the platform's functionalities.

Focused on the challenges encountered in citizen development initiatives, this session provides insights into addressing common obstacles such as IT support, security, skill gaps, and integration complexities. It examines the role of leadership in overcoming these challenges, shares examples of successful collaboration, and emphasizes proactive identification and mitigation of risks for project success.

Noel Carroll

Noel Carroll

Founder of the Citizen Development Lab
@University of Galway

Philip Lakin

Philip Lakin

Co-Founder & CEO
@No Code Ops

Kevin Shuler

Kevin Shuler

CEO
@Quandary Consulting Group

Stephan Koning

Stephan Koning

Customer Success Lead
@Betty Blocks

Embark on an illuminating journey into the world of low-code platforms with our Citizen Development Spotlight session. Led by platform leaders themselves, this session offers firsthand demonstrations of innovative capabilities, followed by an interactive Q&A session to delve deeper into the platform's functionalities.

Embark on an illuminating journey into the world of low-code platforms with our Citizen Development Spotlight session. Led by platform leaders themselves, this session offers firsthand demonstrations of innovative capabilities, followed by an interactive Q&A session to delve deeper into the platform's functionalities.

This session delves into the requirements and considerations for scaling citizen development initiatives across the enterprise. It explores the magnitude of existing programs, the decision-making process behind pursuing enterprise-scale citizen development, the support provided to citizen developers, governance frameworks utilized, key lessons learned, and notable achievements within citizen development programs.

Matt Hubbard

Matt Hubbard

Head of Operational Excellence
@Agilepoint

Jesse Fu

Jesse Fu

Senior Director, Automation and Business Transformation
@SiriusXM

May Linn Liao Amorelli

May Linn Liao Amorelli

IT Business Analyst
@Shell

Michael McCullough

Michael McCullough

Citizen Development Business Architect
@Amtrak

Stevie Sims

Stevie Sims

Lead Power Platform Developer
@Shell

Embark on an illuminating journey into the world of low-code platforms with our Citizen Development Spotlight session. Led by platform leaders themselves, this session offers firsthand demonstrations of innovative capabilities, followed by an interactive Q&A session to delve deeper into the platform's functionalities.

This session provides insights from CEOs on the role of AI in driving innovation within the realm of Citizen Development. It discusses the impact of AI on the efficiency and effectiveness of Citizen Development initiatives, concrete benefits and challenges observed in real-world implementations, proactive strategies for managing AI-related risks, governance measures for ensuring data security, and future trends in AI-driven innovation within Citizen Development.

Gautam Nimmagadda

Gautam Nimmagadda

CEO
@Quixy

Jesse Shiah

Jesse Shiah

CEO
@AgilePoint

Suresh Sambandam

Suresh Sambandam

CEO
@Kissflow

Chris Obdam

Chris Obdam

CEO
@Betty Blocks

Ed Jennings

Ed Jennings

CEO
@Quickbase

Embark on an illuminating journey into the world of low-code platforms with our Citizen Development Spotlight session. Led by platform leaders themselves, this session offers firsthand demonstrations of innovative capabilities, followed by an interactive Q&A session to delve deeper into the platform's functionalities.

This session provides insights from CEOs on the role of AI in driving innovation within the realm of Citizen Development. It discusses the impact of AI on the efficiency and effectiveness of Citizen Development initiatives, concrete benefits and challenges observed in real-world implementations, proactive strategies for managing AI-related risks, governance measures for ensuring data security, and future trends in AI-driven innovation within Citizen Development.

Ryan Duguid

Ryan Duguid

Analyst
@Analysis.tech

Raveesh Lingireddy

Raveesh Lingireddy

Vice President - Global Sales & Partnerships
@Quixy

Stefan Quartemont

Stefan Quartemont

President
@QREW Technologies LLC

Tejas Gadhia

Tejas Gadhia

Developer Evangelist
@Zoho Creator

What's in it for you?

Be the innovation driver

With citizen development you can develop applications even if you’re a non-IT employee, this helps your organization stay ahead of the curve and helps identify new growth opportunities and drive innovation at your workplace.

Get inspired to become a citizen developer

Citizen development is helping you move faster by bridging the gap between IT and business units, this leads to better collaboration which ultimately frees you up to focus on more complex strategic decision-making tasks.

Expand & build connections

Learn about innovative projects, interesting experiences, and success stories from our speakers, they are surely going to inspire you to take the next step in your journey of innovation with citizen development.

Speakers

2024

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We'd love to hear how you're embracing the power of citizen development. Share your stories, insights, and experiences with us and the community. Whether it's building your own app, automating a workflow, or inspiring others to do the same, we want to know how you're making a difference. Click here to share your celebration with us.