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SME Lunch and Learn: Vibe Coding Is Easy. Enterprise Software Is Not.

October 6, 2026 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM (EDT)

Description

AI-assisted coding is making it possible to turn ideas into working applications faster than ever. But building a prototype is not the same as delivering secure, scalable, enterprise-ready software. Join SME Sponsor CloudOffix to explore the opportunities and limitations of vibe coding - and see a live comparison of two different approaches to building the same business application.

These emerging approaches are rapidly changing how software is imagined, built, and delivered. With a simple prompt, almost anyone can now create a working application in a matter of hours. But creating an application is only the beginning. Enterprise software must also address security, data governance, integration, scalability, reliability, and long-term maintainability.

This interactive session will explore what vibe coding and AI-assisted development really mean, how they are changing traditional software development, and what organizations need to successfully move from prompt to production. Through a live demonstration, attendees will see firsthand how different development approaches compare and gain practical insights into balancing speed, innovation, and the requirements of enterprise-ready software. 

Discussion Topics

• Vibe Coding and AI-Assisted Development – What they are, how they differ, and why they are gaining momentum.
• The Changing Software Development Landscape – How AI is reshaping the roles of developers, business teams, and technology leaders.
• Opportunities and Limitations – Where vibe coding creates real business value and where its risks begin to appear.
• From Prototype to Production – Why building a working application is different from operating secure, reliable, and maintainable enterprise software.
• Enterprise Readiness – The importance of data architecture, permissions, governance, integrations, scalability, and lifecycle management. 


Meet the Expert:

                                                                       

Meet the Expert: Gokhan Erdogdu - Founder and CEO of CloudOffix

Gokhan Erdogdu is the founder and CEO of CloudOffix, an AI-Native Business Operations Platform that enables organizations to connect, build, and automate end-to-end business solutions on a unified enterprise foundation. 

With extensive experience in enterprise software and digital transformation, Gokhan focuses on how AI, low-code development, and emerging approaches such as vibe coding are reshaping the way organizations design and operate business applications.

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Location

Maryland Innovation Center, Platinum Room 6751 Columbia Gateway Dr, Suite 300 Columbia, MD 21046

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$20 MTC Member

$35 Non-Member

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Maryland Tech Council
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