T-16 days until the Business Design Centre transforms into a developer's paradise. 100+ sessions, 2 days, 1 massive community. Are you ready for Devoxx UK?

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✅ Devoxx Companion App - m.devoxx.com

6th & 7th May | London

Newsflash: Devoxx UK is not your average conference!

We go above and beyond to create a happy, inclusive vibe so you’ll leave not only having learned a LOT, but with a big smile on your face too.

Come and see what we mean.

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6th & 7th May | London

If you're still planning to attend Devoxx UK on May 6th and 7th, take advantage of our £50 discount code for 2-day tickets. We look forward to seeing everyone there. devoxx.co.uk

CODE: DVX26VJUG

Tech conferences aren't dead, they’re evolving.

According to DevoxxUK’s Mark Hazell, the real value isn't the info (you can Google that); it’s the focused learning, the community & the dev in the next chair who solved your bug.

Full ShiftMag interview: bit.ly/3OBf4X9

devoxx.co.uk | 6 & 7 May

Virtual Java User Group: Call for Speakers This is an ongoing Call for Papers.The Virtual Java User Group (vJUG) runs monthly meetups bringing the global Java community together, wherever you a...

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫! Share what you're building, learning, or breaking with Java developers worldwide. We're always looking for practitioners with real-world experience to speak at Virtual JUG. Submit a talk via our CFP and reach a truly global audience. sessionize.com/virtual-java-user-group/

Did you miss the vJUG & LJC connect session with Rod Johnson, the creator of Spring?

Don't worry. You can watch the recording now on the vJUG YouTube channel. youtube.com/live/RDNrCz4EiFI?si=aXUHD081b8WFzFN7

Follow us on Luma for future events. luma.com/vjug?k=c

Java and Gen AI: JVM Agents With Embabel · Luma vJUG Connect is teaming up with the London Java Community for a special evening exploring the future of Java in the age of Generative AI. Join us either online…

Is #Java playing catch-up in the AI race? Not if Rod Johnson has anything to say about it.

Discover how JVM devs can lead the next wave of innovation with Embabel, a type-safe, enterprise-ready framework for AI Agents.

Join us virtually or IRL for this LJC and vJUG collab!
luma.com/s9rp5nem

Java and Gen AI: JVM Agents With Embabel · Luma vJUG Connect is teaming up with the London Java Community for a special evening exploring the future of Java in the age of Generative AI. Join us either online…

The next session will be on Thursday, April 9th. We are teaming up with the London Java Community for a special evening exploring the future of Java in the age of Generative AI by Rod Johnson. Make sure you register on Luma - luma.com/s9rp5nem

Don't forget to subcribe to our YouTube channel to catch up on all our sessiones such as: 𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐋𝐞𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝-𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞: 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 & 𝐒𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐉𝐚𝐯𝐚 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐲 Emily Jiang - - youtube.com/live/Ox4UrcjhSsk?si=uhRCl_0AGe_UD7pL

This is @devoxx.uk. Join developers, architects & engineers in London for two action-packed conference days this May.

Choose from 100+ live sessions from world-class speakers & expert practitioners.

Ready to supercharge your future? Register at devox.co.uk today.

🔴 We are live 🔴 youtube.com/watch?v=Ox4UrcjhSsk

From Legacy to Cloud-Native: Effective and Scalable Java Modernization with Automation · Luma Modernizing legacy Java doesn’t have to mean risky rewrites or endless manual effort. In our March vJUG session, we’ll explore how automation-driven…

Modernizing Java doesn't have to be a manual nightmare.

Join us March 11 to learn how to:
✅ Automate the move to Java 21
✅ Slash cloud costs & boost performance
✅ Transform legacy monoliths without the risk

Speaker: @emilyjiang.bsky.social
Host: @eliasnogueira.com
Link to join: luma.com/ek5kchlx

Really excited to have you both join us.

From Legacy to Cloud-Native: Effective and Scalable Java Modernization with Automation · Luma Modernizing legacy Java doesn’t have to mean risky rewrites or endless manual effort. In our March vJUG session, we’ll explore how automation-driven…

On this Wednesday, March 11, at 7 PM CET, I’ll be hosting a session at @virtualjug.bsky.social, where @emilyjiang.bsky.social will discuss modernizing legacy Java systems with automation and transitioning to cloud-native Java 21 without risky rewrites.

Register:

Join @emilyjiang.bsky.social to learn how automation makes the leap to Java 21 faster, safer & way less painful.

✅ Real-world success stories
✅ Cloud-native transformation
✅ Performance & cost wins

📅 March 11, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM UTC
Sign up now: luma.com/ek5kchlx

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: We’re accepting submissions for upcoming vJUG sessions.

vJUG is a global #Java community focused on practical depth & real engineering conversations.

𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: lnkd.in/eUQBQFk6

Tag someone who should apply 👇

Join @emilyjiang.bsky.social to learn how automation makes the leap to Java 21 faster, safer & way less painful.

✅ Real-world success stories
✅ Cloud-native transformation
✅ Performance & cost wins

📅 March 11, 2026 🕕 6:00 PM UTC
Sign up now: luma.com/ek5kchlx

𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬: We’re accepting submissions for upcoming vJUG sessions.

vJUG is a global #Java community focused on practical depth & real engineering conversations.

𝐒𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: lnkd.in/eUQBQFk6

Tag someone who should apply 👇

Stop overlooking gems in the #Java Platform! Catch the replay of Ben Evans explaining why Method Handles are essential for modern Java performance. youtube.com/live/PbKYRYgqS4U

Next Up: From Legacy to Cloud-Native with Emily Jiang. Join us on March 11 to master Java modernization! luma.com/ek5kchlx

Java Conferences with closing CFP in the next 15 days:

JJUG CCC 2026 Spring Closes: 1 March 2026
DevBcn Closes: 28 February 2026
Devoxx Poland Closes: 28 February 2026
KCDC Closes: 9 March 2026

If you want to add your conference, please submit it at https://javaconferences.org/

Method Handles - An Overlooked Gem in the Java Platform · Luma Join us and unlock the Power of Method Handles. Is your Java codebase still leaning on the clunky, "ancient" Reflection API for dynamic tasks? It’s time to…

Just a quick reminder to register on Luma (luma.com/gmkf3hnb) for today's @virtualjug.bsky.social (vJUG) session, Method Handles - An Overlooked Gem in the Java Platform, with Ben Evans.

All the details and the watch link will be available there.

See you all later

Learn how to use Method Handles for:
🔹 Implementing Records
🔹 Advanced dynamic programming
🔹 Performance optimization

Hosted by Oracle Developer Advocate @ammbra1508.bsky.social

When a Java Rockstar & the author of Optimising Java talks about performance, you listen

We're thrilled to host Ben Evans for a masterclass on Method Handles. Despite being introduced in Java 7, many devs still default to the inferior Reflection API & Ben is here to change that. luma.com/gmkf3hnb

Java Conferences with closing CFP in the next 15 days:

JJUG CCC 2026 Spring Closes: 1 March 2026
DevBcn Closes: 28 February 2026
Devoxx Poland Closes: 28 February 2026

If you want to add your conference, please submit it at https://javaconferences.org/

Method Handles - An Overlooked Gem in the Java Platform · Luma Join us and unlock the Power of Method Handles. Is your Java codebase still leaning on the clunky, "ancient" Reflection API for dynamic tasks? It’s time to…

What we’re covering:
✅ Replacing Unsafe and rewiring Reflection internals
✅ Method & Var Handles vs. Lambda expressions
✅ Building dynamic capabilities for modern Java

Date: 24th Feb 2026
Time: 6:00 PM UTC
Cost: FREE

Hosted by @ammbra1508.bsky.social
register now 👉 luma.com/gmkf3hnb

Is your Java codebase still leaning on the clunky, "ancient" Reflection API for dynamic tasks? It’s time to move past the shortcomings of the old ways & embrace a tool that’s been hiding in plain sight for over a decade: Method Handles

Join Ben Evans as he demystifies this overlooked gem

If you missed Monday's live vJUG Connect session featuring the London Java Community, @starbuxman.joshlong.com, and @prpatel.dev, you can easily catch up on demand by visiting virtualjug.com.

Make sure to follow us on luma.com/vjug so you don't miss any upcoming events.

Are you a #Java Developer who maintains a library on #GitHub? Join the Maintainers Community and share your feedback.

maintainers.github.com

Missed Monday's live session with @starbuxman.joshlong.com and @prpatel.dev? No worries, you can catch up on demand by visiting virtualjug.com, where you'll find our past events along with what's coming up next!