Wednesday, April 9, 2025 – 8:30 AM PDT 👉 RSVP now: jdconf.com 

JDConf 2025 is just around the corner, and whether you’re a Java developer, architect, team leader, or decision maker I hope you’ll join me as we explore how Java is evolving with the power of AI and how you can start building the next generation of intelligent applications today. 

Why JDConf 2025? 

With over 22 expert-led sessions and 10+ hours of live content, JDConf is packed with learning, hands-on demos, and real-world solutions. You’ll hear from Java leaders and engineers on everything from modern application design to bringing AI into your Java stack. It’s free, virtual and your chance to connect from wherever you are. (On-demand sessions will also be available globally from April 9–10, so you can tune in anytime from anywhere.) 

Bring AI into Java Apps 

At JDConf 2025, we are going beyond buzzwords. We’ll show you how to bring AI into real Java apps, using patterns and tools that work today.  

First, we’ll cover Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), a design pattern where your app retrieves the right business data in real time, and combines it with AI models to generate smart, context-aware responses. Whether it is answering support queries, optimizing schedules, or generating insights, RAG enables your app to think in real time. 

Second, we’ll introduce AI agents–software entities that do more than respond. They act. Think about automating production line scheduling at an auto manufacturer or rebooking delayed flights for passengers. These agents interact with APIs, reason over data, and make decisions, all without human intervention. 

Third, we’ll explore the complete AI application platform on Azure. It is built to work with the tools Java developers already know – from Spring Boot to Quarkus – and includes OpenAI and many other models, vector search with PostgreSQL, and libraries like Spring AI and LangChain4j. 

Here are just two example stacks: 

• Spring Boot AI Stack: any app hosting services like Azure Container Apps or App Service + Spring AI + OpenAI + PostgreSQL for business data and vector data store. 

• Quarkus AI Stack: any app hosting services like Azure Container Apps or App Service + LangChain4j + OpenAI + PostgreSQL for business data and vector data store. 

This is how you turn existing Java apps into intelligent, interactive systems, without reinventing everything.  

Whether you are an experienced developer or just starting out, JDConf offers valuable opportunities to explore the latest advancements in Java, cloud, and AI technologies; gain practical insights; and connect with Java experts from across the globe – including Java 25, Virtual Threads, Spring Boot, Jakarta EE 12, AI developer experiences, Spring AI, LangChain4j, combining data and AI, automated refactoring to Java app code modernization. We’ll also show you how GitHub Copilot helps you modernize faster. GitHub Copilot’s new “upgrade assistant” can help refactor your project, suggest dependency upgrades, and guide you through framework transitions, freeing you up to focus on innovation. 

Get the Right Fit for Your Java App 

And what if your apps run on JBoss, WebLogic, or Tomcat? We will walk you through how to map those apps to the right Azure service: 

• Monoliths (JAR, WAR, EAR) → Deploy to App Service 

• Microservices or containers → Use Azure Container Apps or AKS 

• WebLogic & WebSphere → Lift and shift to Azure Virtual Machines 

• JBoss EAP containers → Run on Azure Red Hat OpenShift

You’ll get clear guidance on where your apps fit and how to move forward, with no guesswork or dead ends. 

Let’s Code the Future, Together 

I’ll be there, along with Josh Long from the Spring AI community and Lize Raes from the LangChain4j community, delivering a technical keynote packed with practical insights. If you haven’t started building intelligent Java apps, you can start with JDConf. If you’ve already started on the journey, tune in to learn how you can enrich your experiences with the latest in tech. 

So, mark your calendar. Spread the word. Bring your team. JDConf 2025 is your place to build what is next with Java and AI. 

Let us code the future – together.

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