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

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/

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.

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

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!

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!

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

Big news! We’re teaming up with the London Java Community (LJC) for our next vJUG Connect! Join us on Oct 14th for 3 awesome talks, global connections & local vibes Virtual: meetu.ps/e/Pwx9k/kxrnR/i IRL: eventbrite.co.uk/e/ljc-meet-up-at-tessl-with-vjug-and-neo4j-tickets-1682943592589

🔴 We are live 🔴 youtube.com/live/Miy0-euhIRY?si=SBoOA91eZyLLHl5D

🔍 Where did this property value come from? ⚡ Which bean is being used? 💡 Is there an active transaction? On Sep 23, Marco Behler demos IntelliJ IDEA’s Spring Debugger — the tool that answers it all. 📡 Live: bit.ly/4msn0VN #SpringBoot #Java #VirtualJUG

Join us for a live session on Sep 23 with Marco Behler and @maritvandijk.bsky.social! Discover how the new Spring Debugger in IntelliJ IDEA helps turn Spring Boot “magic” into mastery. 📡 Join live: bit.ly/4msn0VN

Join us for a live session on Sep 23 with Marco Behler and @maritvandijk.bsky.social! Discover how the new Spring Debugger in IntelliJ IDEA helps turn Spring Boot “magic” into mastery. 📡 Join live: bit.ly/4msn0VN

📢#Java 25 is now available!📢 Your: ☕️ FREE ☕️ Multi-platform ☕️ Open source ☕️ Production ready ☕️ Binary release ...made available by @Oracle. Learn more ➡️ blogs.oracle.com/java/post/th... #Java25 #JDK25 #OpenJDK

We’re sorry to let you know that this vJUG session, with Alina Yurenko, has unfortunately been cancelled. We hope to reschedule it in the near future. In the meantime, you can: 👉 Catch up on past sessions: youtube.com/@virtualJUG 👉 Connect with other Java enthusiasts on Slack: bit.ly/vJUG-Slack

What’s new in GraalVM for JDK 25? 💡 Join @alina-yurenko.bsky.social on Sep 23 as she shares new features + practical tips to run Java apps smarter & faster. Sign up bit.ly/4689tMS #vJUG #Java #Java25 #GraalVM

Conversation with @matkar.bsky.social who was a recipient of the Java Community Lifetime Achievement recognition at Jfokus in 2024 by @sharatchander.bsky.social dukescorner.libsyn.com/site/mattias...

📣 Calling all #Java devs! On the 23 of Sep, join @alina-yurenko.bsky.social for “𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐚𝐥𝐕𝐌 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐉𝐃𝐊 25: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 & 𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐢𝐩𝐬” Hosted by @andresalmiray.com Save your spot & get ready to supercharge your builds ➡️ bit.ly/4689tMS #GraalVM #vJUG

Happy Birthday @sharatchander.bsky.social from all of us at the Virtual #Java User Group! 🥳

Mark your calendars, developers! Devoxx UK 2026 is coming back to London on 6th & 7th May! The UK’s largest Java developer conference returns, and it promises to be better than ever. 📅 6-7 May | London 🚀 Stay tuned for more information.

Calling all Java devs. Who wants faster apps, lower memory, and better startup times? 🙋‍♂️ Join @alina-yurenko.bsky.social and @andresalmiray.com on September 23 to learn how with GraalVM + JDK 25! Sign up for free 👉 bit.ly/4689tMS #Java #GraalVM #VirtualJUG

Missed our vJUG session with Haoyi Li? Watch it on demand! 🎥 Topic: Simpler Java Build Tooling with OOP 👉 youtube.com/live/V03wKwcegxg Learn why build tools are tricky & how OOP can make them faster, safer, and easier. #Java #vJUG #BuildTools

📢 Completion Time: Want to win a free ticket to attend @dev2next.bsky.social? Fill in this form bit.ly/4mBlv8r by 11 AM (UTC) on Fri, Aug 29, when a draw will be held. The winner will be notified via email. 29 Sep - 2 Oct 25 | Colorado Springs, USA

Thank you for the great session. If anyone missed it, you can see the recording here: youtube.com/live/V03wKwcegxg?si=rRdLxjZ4BMED_bkh

It's tomorrow! Dive into Simpler Java build tooling with Object Oriented Programming by Haoyi Li, with a live demo at @virtualjug.bsky.social 📅 Aug 26 ⏰ 10AM (PT) | 5PM (UTC) | 6PM (BST) 🎥 www.meetup.com/virtualjug/e... Hosted by Grace Robinson. #Java #VirtualJUG

☕ Ready to rethink Java build tools? Dive into Simpler Java build tooling with Object Oriented Programming by Haoyi Li, with a live demo at @virtualjug.bsky.social 📅 Aug 26 ⏰ 10AM (PT) | 5PM (UTC) | 6PM (BST) 🎥 www.meetup.com/virtualjug/e... Hosted by Grace Robinson. #Java #VirtualJUG

Build smarter, not harder. Haoyi Li will show how object-oriented design can untangle the pain of Java build tools. ✅ Better performance ✅ Safer builds ✅ Easier config Don't miss it! 📅 Aug 26 | 📺 bit.ly/4fC8hpm #vJUG #JavaDevelopers

☕ Ready to rethink Java build tools? Dive into Simpler Java build tooling with Object Oriented Programming by Haoyi Li, with a live demo at @virtualjug.bsky.social 📅 Aug 26 ⏰ 10AM (PT) | 5PM (UTC) | 6PM (BST) 🎥 www.meetup.com/virtualjug/e... Hosted by Grace Robinson. #Java #VirtualJUG

Students' Complimentary Pass to @dev2next.bsky.social If you're a student or know a student who will benefit, please see www.dev2next.com/5/news

Java is great. Java build tools? Sometimes... not so much. 😅 Let’s fix that. Join Haoyi Li on Aug 26 for a vJUG talk on simplifying build tooling with Object-Oriented Programming. Live on YouTube: bit.ly/3UdXIyZ #vJUG #Java

📺 Join our Developer Advocates for a special IntelliJ IDEA Talk episode focusing on the 2025.2 release highlights! Enjoy hands-on demos, feature deep dives, and real discussions about what matters for your workflows! 📅 Check out the agenda and set a reminder: www.youtube.com/live/_nt-z0F...

🚨 vJUG is back with another 🔥 session! Join us Aug 26 for Simpler Java Build Tooling with OOP by the brilliant Haoyi Li. Learn how object-oriented design can simplify Java builds & see the new Mill tool in action! 👉 bit.ly/3UdXIyZ #Java #vJUG #BuildTools

The Call for Papers for Devnexus 2026 is now OPEN! Join us for a revamped Devnexus: all the great things of the largest, but also community focused, Enterprise Java event in the USA CFP Link: devnexus.com/posts/the-cf... PS: how ya'll like our new brand design 😃

We’re celebrating #Java30 all year long! Join @sharatchander.bsky.social as he reflects on the journey of Java in this #IntelliJIDEAConf keynote 👉 youtu.be/iPZZm2PLLWc

☕ Ready to rethink Java build tools? Dive into Simpler Java build tooling with Object Oriented Programming by Haoyi Li, with a live demo at @virtualjug.bsky.social 📅 Aug 26 ⏰ 10AM (PT) | 5PM (UTC) | 6PM (BST) 🎥 www.meetup.com/virtualjug/e... Hosted by Grace Robinson. #Java #VirtualJUG

#Java peers, #JavaOne IS BACK AGAIN IN 2026 (March 17-19). Read our blog to learn more and sign up w/interest if you want to attend, speak, or sponsor: social.ora.cl/6011fdkbH

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