Legacy systems are the backbone of many public sector operations, but they can hinder innovation, scalability, and security. This panel will explore strategies for modernizing legacy applications, emphasizing the importance of balancing operational continuity with technological advancements. Experts will share insights on overcoming challenges such as technical debt, migration hurdles, and change management while ensuring minimal disruption to critical services.

Join us to learn how agencies are leveraging cloud-native solutions, microservices, and automation to transform legacy systems into agile, future-ready platforms.

 The need for faster, more adaptable digital solutions is reshaping how government agencies deliver services and respond to evolving mission demands. Modern application development approaches—including low-code, no-code, and other agile methods—are enabling agencies to streamline workflows, reduce development timelines, and involve a wider range of stakeholders in the technology process.

This panel will explore how flexible development platforms and practices are being adopted to improve service delivery, enhance internal operations, and foster innovation across the public sector. Speakers will share lessons learned from real-world implementations, discuss key challenges such as security and governance, and examine how these tools are changing the way teams collaborate and build solutions.

 The shift to cloud-first strategies is reshaping how public sector agencies build and maintain resilient applications. By embracing the scalability, flexibility, and cost-efficiency of cloud technologies, agencies are unlocking new capabilities to meet the growing demands of citizens and stakeholders.

This panel will delve into best practices for cloud migration, optimizing hybrid environments, and enhancing application security in a cloud-first landscape. Discover how agencies are achieving operational excellence and preparing for future challenges by harnessing the power of the cloud.

 As public sector agencies modernize their applications, security remains a top priority. Implementing Zero Trust principles is essential to safeguarding sensitive data and ensuring application integrity in today’s threat landscape.

This panel will focus on integrating Zero Trust architecture into application modernization efforts, addressing challenges such as identity management, access control, and securing APIs. Experts will share strategies for fostering a security-first culture and aligning modernization efforts with evolving federal cybersecurity mandates.