What is JDConf?
Started in 2021, Microsoft JDConf is an opportunity for the Java community to connect with Microsoft, partners, and other luminaries for an exceptional two-day virtual experience. Our mission is to provide a world-class, engaging event accessible to attendees from every corner of the globe. Microsoft JDConf has expanded its content and global reach, now drawing thousands of live viewers worldwide and fostering a network of local community events.
Submit your session
🎉 We're excited to announce the Call for Speakers for JDConf 2025! This is your chance to share your knowledge, insights, and ideas with a global community of Java developers, technical architects, engineering leads, and technical decision-makers. If you're passionate about the latest in Java technology, best coding practices, or exploring emerging trends in Cloud, Security and AI, we want to hear from you!
Tentative Timeline
Call for speakers opens
November 1, 2024
Call for speakers closes
January 17, 2025
Speakers announced
Early Feburary, 2025
Agenda goes live
March 1, 2025
Day 1 - Live event
April 9, 2025
Day 2 - Live event
April 10, 2025
Watch on-demand
April 11, 2025
Missed JDConf 2024? Explore the sessions on-demand!
Did you miss some sessions during JDConf 2024? You can now access the complete list of sessions on demand.
JDConf 2024 SessionsAgenda
| On demand | Session | Speakers |
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| Watch Now | Welcome to JDConf Americas | Host: Bruno Borges, Microsoft | Watch Now | JDConf Technical Keynote |
Julia Liuson, Microsoft
Josh Long, Broadcom
Mark Heckler, Microsoft
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Cache Me If You Can: Speed Up Your JVM With Project Valhalla | Theresa Mammarella, IBM |
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Empowering Quarkus Applications with AI and OpenTelemetry on Kubernetes |
Daniel Oh, Red Hat
Brian Benz, Microsoft
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Paving a Painless Path to Production AI in Your Java Applications | Mark Heckler, Microsoft |
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From Zero to Java Hero: Visual Studio Code Mastery | Loiane Groner, Citibank |
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Instant Coffee: How to Eliminate Java Performance Warmup | Simon Ritter, Azul Systems |
| Watch Now | Spring AI: Streamlining Java Enterprise AI Development and Deployment | Mark Pollack, Broadcom |
| Watch Now | Closing Remarks | Bruno Borges, Microsoft |
Agenda
| On demand | Session | Speakers |
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| Watch Now | Welcome to JDConf Asia-Pacific | Host: Rory Preddy, Microsoft |
| Watch Now | Bootiful Spring Boot 3 | Josh Long, Broadcom |
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Virtual Threads in Action | Daniel Kec, Oracle |
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Building Generative AI Applications with Azure Cosmos DB and Java | Manish Sharma, Microsoft |
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Maximize Azure Container Apps for Seamless Deployment and Execution | Sean Li, Microsoft |
| Watch Now | Leveraging Generative AI for Java Service Enhancement | Yoshio Terada, Microsoft |
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Improving HotSpot Scalar Replacement | Cesar Soares, Microsoft |
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Optimize Java Apps for High Traffic Scenarios |
Nikita Nallamothu, Microsoft
Sandra Ahlgrimm, Microsoft
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| Watch Now | Closing Remarks | Rory Preddy, Microsoft |
Agenda
| On demand | Session | Speakers |
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| Watch Now | Welcome to JDConf EMEA | Host: Sandra Ahlgrimm, Microsoft |
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Java Meets AI: How to Build LLM-Powered Applications with LangChain4j | Lize Raes, Open Tide |
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Sparking Developer Joy: Elevating Developer Experience with VSCode Java |
Nick Zhu, Microsoft
Mohit Suman, Red Hat
Roland Grunberg, Red Hat
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Mastering Testcontainers for Better Integration Tests | Oleg Ĺ elajev, AtomicJar |
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Semantic Kernel for Java | Rory Preddy, Microsoft |
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What's Coming in Jakarta EE 11? | Reza Rahman, Microsoft |
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Fast And Lightweight Spring Boot Applications With GraalVM | Alina Yurenko, Oracle |
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How to Keep Your Spring Boot Projects Up-to-Date | Martin Lippert, Broadcom |
| Watch Now | Closing Remarks | Sandra Ahlgrimm, Microsoft |
Agenda
Why attend
- Explore AI-driven Java innovation: Uncover the role of AI in enhancing Java application development on the cloud for greater efficiency and innovation.
- Livestream for all time zones: Live sessions scheduled to accommodate attendees from around the globe, ensuring no one misses out.
- Learn from Java experts and innovators: Discover the impact of diversity and open-source innovation in advancing the Java ecosystem.
- Global networking opportunity: Connect with Java professionals and community leaders worldwide to share knowledge and foster community growth.
- Free & accessible content: Enjoy all sessions without cost, available live and on-demand for ultimate flexibility.
- Earn rewards: Join the JDConf experience and earn Microsoft Rewards points.
Learning Resources
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