{"id":230431,"date":"2024-01-31T11:30:55","date_gmt":"2024-01-31T19:30:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/java\/?p=230431"},"modified":"2024-01-31T11:34:02","modified_gmt":"2024-01-31T19:34:02","slug":"meet-the-first-round-of-speakers-for-microsoft-jdconf-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/java\/meet-the-first-round-of-speakers-for-microsoft-jdconf-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Meet the First Round of Speakers for Microsoft JDConf 2024: Where Java, Cloud, and AI Come Together"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to announce the initial lineup of speakers for <a href=\"https:\/\/jdconf.com\">Microsoft JDConf 2024<\/a>, the highly anticipated virtual Java developer conference. This event, scheduled for March 27-28, 2024, will bring together the realms of Java, Cloud, and AI. JDConf is poised to be a center for the latest in technology, offering opportunities for all developers to learn and network.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/java\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/01\/JDConf-2024-First-Round-Speakers-Edition-1-Low-Resolution-scaled.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-230435\" src=\"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/java\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/01\/JDConf-2024-First-Round-Speakers-Edition-1-Low-Resolution-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Image JDConf 2024 First Round Speakers Edition 1 Low Resolution\" width=\"2500\" height=\"1406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/java\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/01\/JDConf-2024-First-Round-Speakers-Edition-1-Low-Resolution-scaled.jpg 2500w, https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/java\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/01\/JDConf-2024-First-Round-Speakers-Edition-1-Low-Resolution-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/java\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/01\/JDConf-2024-First-Round-Speakers-Edition-1-Low-Resolution-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/java\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/01\/JDConf-2024-First-Round-Speakers-Edition-1-Low-Resolution-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/java\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/01\/JDConf-2024-First-Round-Speakers-Edition-1-Low-Resolution-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/java\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/51\/2024\/01\/JDConf-2024-First-Round-Speakers-Edition-1-Low-Resolution-2048x1152.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2500px) 100vw, 2500px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>First Round JDConf 2024 Speakers and Sessions\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Check out the selection of our speakers who will share invaluable insights blending Java, cloud computing, and AI into an integrated, forward-looking narrative.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\"><\/li>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<li><strong>Alina Yurenko:<\/strong>\u00a0&#8220;Fast And Lightweight Spring Boot Applications With GraalVM&#8221; &#8211; Dive into building native Spring Boot apps with GraalVM for improved performance.<\/li>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<li><strong>Brian Benz &amp; Daniel Oh:<\/strong> &#8220;Empowering Quarkus Applications with AI and OpenTelemetry on Kubernetes&#8221; &#8211; Explore the integration of OpenTelemetry in Java applications and the use of AI in Kubernetes.<\/li>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<li><strong>Josh Long:<\/strong>\u00a0&#8220;Bootiful Spring Boot 3&#8221; &#8211; Explore the new capabilities of Spring Framework 6 and Spring Boot 3, including GraalVM-native images and new observability layers.<\/li>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<li><strong>Loiane Groner:<\/strong>\u00a0&#8220;From Zero to Java Hero: Visual Studio Code Mastery&#8221; &#8211; Transform into a Java hero with a hands-on session on Visual Studio Code, covering intelligent code completion, local development, and more.<\/li>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<li><strong>Lize Raes:<\/strong>\u00a0&#8220;Build an AI-powered Customer Service Assistant in under 5 minutes using LangChain4j&#8221; &#8211; Create an AI-powered Customer Service Assistant using LangChain4j, showcasing rapid AI service development.<\/li>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<li><strong>Mark Heckler:<\/strong>\u00a0&#8220;Paving a Painless Path to Production AI in your Java Applications&#8221; &#8211; Dive into AI integration using Spring Boot, Java, and Azure OpenAI, demonstrating a painless path to AI in Java applications.<\/li>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<li><strong>Mark Pollack:<\/strong>\u00a0&#8220;Spring AI: Streamlining Java Enterprise AI Development and Deployment&#8221; &#8211; Learn about integrating AI seamlessly into enterprise applications using the Spring AI framework.<\/li>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<li><strong>Reza Rahman:<\/strong>\u00a0&#8220;What&#8217;s Coming in Jakarta EE 11?&#8221; &#8211; A forward-looking session on the evolution of Jakarta EE and how to contribute to its development.<\/li>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<li><strong>Theresa Mammarella:<\/strong> &#8220;Cache Me If You Can: Speed Up Your JVM With Project Valhalla&#8221; &#8211; An exploration of Project Valhalla&#8217;s impact on the Java ecosystem and its potential to enhance JVM performance.<\/li>\n<p><\/br><\/p>\n<li><strong style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);\">Yoshio Terada:<\/strong><span style=\"font-size: 1rem; text-align: var(--bs-body-text-align);\">\u00a0&#8220;Leveraging Generative AI for Java Service Enhancement&#8221; &#8211; Discover how Java-based services can utilize generative AI, focusing on practical implementations and responsible AI.<\/span><\/li>\n<p><\/br>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>RSVP Now\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Join us at Microsoft JDConf 2024 for an enriching experience at the intersection of Java, Cloud, and AI. Secure your spot by RSVPing at <a href=\"https:\/\/jdconf.com\">jdconf.com<\/a>. Your registration grants access to live streams, on-demand sessions, and a wealth of resources. Stay tuned for more announcements about exciting sessions and speakers. Be part of a community that is shaping the future of technology and gain invaluable insights from industry leaders. Follow the event at <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/hashtag\/jdconf\">#JDConf<\/a> and visit <a href=\"https:\/\/jdconf.com\">jdconf.com<\/a> for latest agenda and schedule.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are excited to announce the initial lineup of speakers for Microsoft JDConf 2024, the highly anticipated virtual Java developer conference. This event, scheduled for March 27-28, 2024, will bring together the realms of Java, Cloud, and AI. 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