Just a few more weeks until @devoxx.uk , where I will be presenting probably the most personal and important talk I have ever created, for the first time in the UK. Because yes, even Java Champions struggle with change. Give it a <3 on the companion app to not miss it: m.devoxx.com/events/devox...

Whether you're Tech Lead, Senior Engineer, or Architect, this lineup is designed to help you navigate the tension between accelerating automation & uniquely human reasoning. Full interview here: bit.ly/4lWNmQQ Check out the Architecture track & speakers: bit.ly/4s1hdsL 6 & 7 May | devoxx.co.uk

Key takeaways: 🔹 Human v Machine: Why contextual judgment & ethical reasoning are now the most critical skills 🔹 The AI Tension: How to leverage AI for productivity without losing system clarity 🔹 Back to Basics: Why event-driven patterns and modular monoliths remain as relevant as ever

We sat down with Vanessa Formicola to go behind the scenes of the Architecture track. In an era of rapid automation the conversation has shifted. It’s no longer about building systems. It’s about how we evolve them, the ethics of AI integration, & the "exciting complexity" of modern software design

We’re thrilled to welcome TransFICC as a Sponsor for Devoxx UK! Specialising in low-latency connectivity & high-performance messaging, they are at the forefront of solving complex challenges in the FinTech space. We can't wait to have them join our developer community. transficc.com devoxx.co.uk

Have you got your ticket to Devoxx UK yet? If YES, go to the Devoxx companion tool - m.devoxx.com/events/devox... - and favourite the talks you most want to see. If it’s a NO, go to devoxx.co.uk now to secure your spot. See you all in 35 days! We can’t wait. 6th & 7th May | London

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Go to www.devoxx.co.uk/talk/?id=35459 to see the full lineup, timings and info. devoxx.co.uk 6th & 7th May | London

🔹Irina Ponomarenko: Driving Change From the Bottom

🔹Franco Cassar Manghi: Balancing immediate value delivery with sustainable long term capabilities

🔹Sudi Mandyam: From Replacement to Rocket Fuel: Launching Your Tech Career in the Age of AI

🔹Omodolapo Babatunde: Cloud, Code, and Curiosity

🔹Isaac Oldwood: Learning Python to buy shoes

Taking to the stage to speak is a terrifying thing. It takes guts! That's why we're happy to support new speakers from the Aspiring Speakers group with a chance to share their knowledge at Devoxx UK. Come along and support them!

We are thrilled to welcome Redis back to Devoxx UK as a Gold Sponsor for 2026. As a mainstay of the developer ecosystem, Redis continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible with data. Come & meet the team this May. www.redis.io Join us devoxx.co.uk

Just going to leave this here: Buy 8 or more tickets to receive 10% off Buy 15 or more tickets to receive 20% off Because conferencing is always most fun with your crew 🤗 devoxx.co.uk 6th & 7th May | London *Discounts are automatically applied at checkout*

2026 Talk: "KRafting Your Kafka Cluster on Kube" by Kate Stanley and Gantigmaa Selenge. More info here: devoxx.co.uk/talk/?id=17111 2025 Video: "An Open Source Journey from Contributor to Maintainer" by Kate Stanley and Gantigmaa Selenge. Watch it here: youtu.be/GO-PyzhNj_I?si=YsRziNbWVR-ZdpZi

If you can't wait for Devoxx UK 2026 and are excited to see this year's incredible talks, check out the sessions already available on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@DevoxxUK. 6th & 7th May | London

We’re proud to announce that Thoughtworks is joining us as a Silver Sponsor for Devoxx UK! Whether you're looking to scale platform engineering or curious about sustainable tech, the Thoughtworks team will be on-site to dive deep into the details. thoughtworks.com See you in London! devoxx.co.uk

When you say ‘I’m in’ to Devoxx UK, you're investing in yourself, future-proofing your career & giving yourself access to an amazing community. This is where we learn. This is where connections are built - during the conference and beyond. Tickets: devoxx.co.uk

Got your ticket? Now it’s time to get organised. Just like going to Glastonbury - you don’t want to get there and be in a fluster, trying to decide which session to go to when you arrive! Go to m.devoxx.com/events/devox... to build your schedule and get prepared in advance.

What’s the one JetBrains feature you can’t live without? (a) Smart Completion (b) Refactoring (c) Debugger (d) 'Search Everywhere' Whatever your answer, come talk to the team behind it! We’re thrilled to welcome @jetbrains.com as a Gold Sponsor for Devoxx UK 2026. jetbrains.com/idea/ See you soon

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.

Literally counting the days! Can't believe I will be coming back for the third year! What a journey it has been, and the level of excitement is off the charts! 🙇‍♀️🙋‍♀️👩‍🚀✨️🚀 #devoxxUK #community #securityawareness #techconference

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The countdown to @devoxx.uk is officially in the "getting real" phase. From the latest in #Java & #CloudNative to the cutting edge of #AI agents, the vibes are going to be immaculate. Who are you most excited to see on stage? 👇 devoxx.co.uk

We’re thrilled to welcome Elastic back to Devoxx UK as a Silver Sponsor for 2026! From deep-dive queries to scaling your stack, the Elastic team is a staple of the Devoxx UK experience. We can't wait to see what they bring to the floor this year. elastic.co See you in London! devoxx.co.uk

Got your ticket to Devoxx UK already? Then go to our handy Companion tool - select your favourite sessions & create a bespoke schedule so you can easily see what you'll be doing, when. ➡️ m.devoxx.com/events/devoxxuk26 Nothing like being prepared! 📅 6th & 7th May | London

Excited to have a session together with @starbuxman.joshlong.com at @devoxx.uk on 6th of May! Let's see if Josh can out-code the AI! Also, we will show a novel way to embed AI into the Spring PetClinic application with @graalvm.org. 🤖🏆

Whether you’re here for the deep-tech sessions or the visionary keynotes, you’ll leave with more than just better coding skills—you’ll leave with a new mission. Where: Business Design Centre London When: 6th & 7th May Tickets: devoxx.co.uk

Victor Rentea: 'The Psychology of Code' (Closing Keynote) We’re wrapping up the event by looking inward. Victor explores the fascinating intersection of human behaviour and clean code. Why do we write the way we do, and how can we do it better? @victorrentea.ro

Anne Currie: 'Who’s Going to Save the World from AI’s Energy Use? You Are.' AI’s carbon footprint is the elephant in the room. Anne brings a vital, empowering message: the responsibility—and the power—to build sustainable tech lies squarely with us. @annecurrie.bsky.social

Sander Hoogendoorn: 'The Last Pull Request: Surviving and Thriving in the AI-native Era' The era of the "AI-native" developer is here. Sander shares a raw, real-world story of how teams are evolving (and winning) in a world where the bots are writing the code.

We have a powerhouse lineup of keynote speakers this year: Rob Hopkins: 'How to Fall in Love with the Future: Time Travel as Activism' Rob will challenge us to use our "imagination infrastructure" to build a future we actually want to live in. @robintransition.bsky.social

For those who might struggle to be away for two days, we’re now offering one-day tickets, available for just £395. Check out the schedule and see which day you prefer devoxx.co.uk/schedule then register at devoxx.co.uk We can’t wait to welcome you in May! 6th & 7th May | London

Please welcome Thales as a Platinum Sponsor for Devoxx UK 2026! From the depths of the ocean to the edge of space, Thales builds tech that keeps the world moving safely. Expect: Deep-tech demos, expert insights & plenty of "mission-critical" conversations. thalesgroup.com 6 and 7 May | devoxx.co.uk

Just when you thought the lineup of sessions and speakers couldn’t get any better… More speakers have joined the lineup 👀 🔸Starbuxman.joshlong.com - Bootiful Spring Boot 4 🔸lostinbrittany.bsky.social - MCP Servers Beyond 101: Good Practices, Design Choices and Their Consequences

Why attend Devoxx UK alone when you can scale your squad and save? We’ve automated the savings so you can focus on the sessions. `if (tickets >= 8) return discount(0.10);` `if (tickets >= 15) return discount(0.20);` No Promo Codes: Discounts are automatically applied at checkout 👉 devoxx.co.uk

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Check out the DevNation Day track at DevoxxUK. We’re moving beyond the "Hello World" demos to tackle the real-world engineering hurdles of 2026: Scaling AI, Platform Engineering, and Hyper-Performance Java. A thread on what to expect... 🧵👇

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

Our Mini-Labs are BACK. No boring slides, just pure coding under the guidance of experts. What’s in store? - JVM Performance (JFR) - Open Source AI Crash Course - CD for Java Engineers - Spring Boot Migrations - Multi-Agent Systems w/ Spring AI Learn more: devoxx.co.uk/talks-by-sessions/?id=984

Some things change, but the power of open source remains. We’re thrilled to welcome back Red Hat as a Platinum Sponsor for Devoxx UK! From the early days of Java to the future of AI, they've been part of our DNA. Thanks for supporting the dev community! developers.redhat.com 6 & 7 May devoxx.co.uk

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: