Planned development in Indico

2020

Indico 2.3

Mostly funded by CERN, in collaboration with the JACoW collaboration. Contributions from IEEE and UNOG.

• Paper Editing module (+ webhook-based integration with external workflows)
• Category roles (sponsored by IEEE)

Indico 3

End of 2020

• Unlisted events
• New standalone solution for Search (FNAL + BNL)
  • Plus new Search UI
• Python 3.8
  • Python 2 will no longer be supported

PoC/Sprints

• Newdle - second sprint

2021

Indico 3.1

Q1 2021

• Conferences
  • Billing - Implementing conference receipts;
• Tools to assist in GDPR compliance (pt. 1);

Indico 3.2

Q3 2021

• UI Improvements and legacy code removal
  • React-based registration form + lightweight registrations
• Tools to assist in GDPR compliance (pt. 2);

Indico 3.3

Q4 2021

• UI Improvements and legacy code removal
  • React-based timetable
• Tools to assist in GDPR compliance (pt. 3);

PoC/Sprints

• Webhooks for notifications (compatible with CERN Push Notifications);
• Indico as the missing piece in Groupware:
  • Improved home page with dashboard;
  • Layered view based on favourite categories/events;
  • “Stub events” with no date;
  • Easier event creation/invite workflow;
• Integration with CERNBox/ScienceMesh

Future

• Version 2 of the REST API: per-application user tokens, granular scopes, endpoint versioning, OpenAPI support;
• User Interfaces
  • Markdown-based minute editor
  • Improvements in material editor (e.g. better drag and drop)
  • Responsive interfaces that work OK on mobile
  • Greater Accessibility (screenreaders, colourblind users, etc…)