Virtual Java User Group

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!

We are live www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYHU...

🙋‍♀️ who is joining for the LJC and @virtualjug.bsky.social connect session all about AI and modern #java?

Session 1: Bootiful Spring AI with @starbuxman.joshlong.com
Session 2: AI Native Architecture for Java Applications with @prpatel.dev

Virtual: luma.com/rzz21xzj
IRL: bit.ly/3ZeQWvi

Important update: we are moving to Luma luma.com/vjug?k=c

Join us on Mon, 9 Feb for a connect session with the LJC

Session 1 – Bootiful Spring AI by Josh Long

Session 2 – AI-Native Architecture for Java Applications by Pratik Patel

Virtual: luma.com/rzz21xzj
IRL: bit.ly/3ZeQWvi

Session 2 – AI-Native Architecture for Java Applications by Pratik Patel

Explore what AI-native systems look like, including data pipelines, service integration, testing, and evolving UIs.

Session 1 – Bootiful Spring AI by Josh Long

Learn how to integrate AI into your Spring applications using the brand-new Spring AI project and modern Spring Boot patterns.

We are teaming up with the London Java Community for an exciting evening focused on AI and modern Java development.

How to join
Virtual: luma.com/rzz21xzj
In-person: meetup.com/londonjavacommunity/events/313170802/

Java Conferences with closing CFP in the next 15 days:

Voxxed Days Bucharest Closes: 31 January 2026
GeeCON Closes: 30 January 2026
JCON Slovenia Closes: 22 January 2026

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

JChampions Conference Conference organized by Java Champions and featuring Java Champions in the presentations.

The 2026 JChampions Conference begins on Thursday at 9:00 AM EST. You only need visit jchampionsconf.com/schedule.html
for the link to each session to watch it live or anytime afterwards till the end of time.

Thank you to the program team for all their hard work. Looking forward to the speaker announcements, as last year’s talks were fantastic! 👉 youtube.com/@DevoxxUK/videos

Exciting news: we'll be announcing speakers in the first week of Feb! Stay tuned.

Shout-outs to our track leaders @andresalmiray.com, @carlyrichmond.bsky.social Sam Basak @ammbra1508.bsky.social @ixchelruiz.bsky.social Audrey Neveu @piotrprz.bsky.social @dhardiker.bsky.social @mrhazell.bsky.social

⏰ Don’t wait on this.

Late passes for #Devnexus go on sale Jan 19—and prices go up!

Grab your ticket now to save $$$ and invest in practical learning, real-world insights, and connections that pay off long after the event.

🎟️ Secure your spot: devnexus.com
📨 Sign up: atlj.ug/Xconnect

Java Conferences with closing CFP in the next 15 days:

JNation Closes: 18 January 2026
JCON Slovenia Closes: 16 January 2026

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

📅 #DevConf2026 is where the South African dev community comes alive. Whether you're in Joburg or Cape Town, this is THE event you don't want to miss.
Get tickets: www.devconf.co.za

📣 Our call for papers is OPEN! Got an idea to share?

This is your moment to inspire the developer community.

Tracks Include:

🔸Java
🔸Architecture
🔸Dev Practices
🔸People & Culture
🔸Data
🔸Languages
🔸Build & Deploy
🔸Mind The Geek

Submit your proposal now ➡️ devoxxuk26.cfp.dev

Miss our early Halloween ticket promo?

Fear not, we've opened up another 10 tickets at only £429. Be quick!! Use promo code STILLSPOOKY when registering today.

devoxx.co.uk

#Java peers...

This #Halloween, there are no tricks just treats! Take advantage of many #DevRel programs from Oracle's Java team:
🎃 Java on LinkedIn lnkd.in/ggSDpi45
🎃 Java on YouTube lnkd.in/g5bYYvW5
🎃 Java Newsletter lnkd.in/gTqBHHfX
🎃 Duke's Corner Podcast: lnkd.in/gvKzETp4
🎃 dev.java

🚨 IT'S LIVE! The DevConf 2026 Call for Speakers is officially OPEN!

Got a story to share? A lesson learned? A cool tech demo? We want YOU on stage in JHB (May 12) & CPT (May 14)!

Submit now: devconf.co.za
Deadline: Nov 30th

#DevConf2026 #DevConfZA #CFP

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The next Inside Java Newscast will be episode #100. 🤩🥂 It'll be about the recent Valhalla news, but after that, to celebrate the jubilee, I'll answer your questions about the show and the team behind it. Put your questions below. 👇🏾

In NYC on the 18th & 19th of Nov? Then join us at AI Native DevCon.

Day 1: Workshops & 101 Training (In-person)
Day 2: Full conference & keynotes (In-person/live-streamed)

Receive a 50% discount on in-person tickets using the code VJUG50.

Register Here: ainativedev.io/devcon

See you there!

AI Native DevCon is a conference for AI-Native, spec-driven software development, with plenty to offer Java developers.

In NYC on the 18th & 19th of Nov? Then join us at AI Native DevCon.

Day 1: Workshops & 101 Training (In-person)
Day 2: Full conference & keynotes (In-person/live-streamed)

Receive a 50% discount on in-person tickets using the code VJUG50.

Register Here: ainativedev.io/devcon

See you there!

Speaker graphic, with the dev/nexus conference name at the top (subheading: Enterprise, Java, AI and Developer Tools Conference). Next is "I'm speaking at DevNexus 2026: 'Clear Up Messy Code with Refactoring Maneuvers in IntelliJ IDEA'". Below that are the conference dates: March 4-6, 2026, in Atlanta Georgia, USA. Below is a picture of my and name "Ted M. Young".

I am so EXCITED (and honored) to be presenting at DevNexus in March 2026!!!

I'll be talking about one of my favorite coding activities: Refactoring #Java in IntelliJ IDEA! Even if you're an experienced coder, I'll bet you'll still learn a few new things to try out...

3 incredible sessions. 1 unforgettable event.

Simon Maple – Spec Driven Development
Holly Cummins – LangChain4j: Make Your Java Apps Smarter
Andreas Kollegger – Agentic Memory: Ripples of the Matrix

• In-person: bit.ly/47fIGzM
• Live online: bit.ly/3WAxoQt