On Thursday 14 March, join us to learn about current evolutions in technology and discuss if and how they influence BA work.

Low code/No code - Rise of the Citizen Developer
There was a time not long ago when programming and development skills were exclusive to IT personnel. However, times have changed. As the demand for fast development cycles and more in-depth software support increases, the mysteries inherent in app development are becoming much less mysterious. Move on Excel and Access, welcome low code/no code platforms.

Aswin van Braam from Ordina will explain and demonstrate what low code/no code is about and how it's different from previous efforts to put the creation of business applications in the hands of non-programmers. How can it help BAs?

RPA - Rise of the Robots
Robotic process automation or RPA is an emerging form of business process automation technology. Related technology has been around for a long time, but has developed significantly in recent years. Illustrative of this evolution is the case of Xchanging - a UK-based global company - where users anthropomorphized their robot into a co-worker named "Poppy" and even invited "her" to the Christmas party.
 
Joris Van Ostaeyen, Chief Strategy Officer of robonext will introduce us to the strengths and specificities of RPA, and explain how its advantages should not only lie in pure ROI (through replacing employees by "robots"), but also in happier employees and more satisfied customers, as employees will be able to focus on the non-repetitive aspects of their jobs that make a real difference for their customers. And that's an area where BA can play an important role.

Agenda

• 18:00: Welcome and networking with some snacks and drinks
• 18:45: Low code/No code - Rise of the Citizen Developer with Aswin Van Braam
• 19:30: RPA - Rise of the Robots with Joris Van Ostaeyen
• 20:15: Discussion on the value and relevance of these technologies for BA
• 21:00: Networking drink

Join us to discuss if and how you see this play out in your organisation.