What is Devnexus?
Devnexus is the largest and longest-running Java ecosystem conference in the U.S. and a leading global tech event. Founded by the Atlanta Java Users Group in 2004, it draws 1500+ developers for two or three days of hands-on workshops, expert-led sessions, in-person mentoring by Java Champions and speakers, and live demos. With 10 tracks and 100+ sessions, Devnexus offers deep dives into the latest technologies and a chance to connect with top technologists and fellow developers.
Tracks
AI Generative ai
The Generative AI track explores the cutting edge of artificial intelligence, with sessions focused on large language models, prompt engineering, multimodal AI, and real-world applications of generative technologies. Learn how developers and organizations are using GenAI to build smarter tools, automate workflows, and reshape user experiences across industries.
AI Engineering & Infra ai
The AI Engineering track dives into the practical side of building, deploying, and scaling AI systems. Sessions cover topics like model training, MLOps, data pipelines, infrastructure, and performance optimization. Designed for engineers and architects, this track focuses on the tools, frameworks, and best practices needed to turn AI research into reliable, production-ready solutions,
AI in Practice ai
The AI in Practice track showcases real-world applications of artificial intelligence for both developers and non-developers. Sessions highlight how teams are using AI to solve practical problems, improve productivity, and enhance decision-making across industries. From integrating AI into software products to using no-code and low-code AI tools, this track offers hands-on insights and success stories that make AI tangible and accessible for all.
Core Java java
The Core Java track centers on the fundamentals and advancements of the Java language and platform. Sessions cover topics like modern language features, performance tuning, the JVM, concurrency, and best practices for writing clean, efficient, and maintainable Java code. Ideal for developers who want to deepen their expertise and stay sharp with the core of the Java ecosystem.
Java Frameworks java
The Java Frameworks track focuses on the powerful libraries and tools that streamline Java development. From Spring Boot to Jakarta EE, Quarkus, Micronaut, and beyond, sessions will explore how these frameworks enable developers to build scalable, efficient, and modern applications for the cloud, enterprise, and everything in between.
Architecture practices
The Architecture track delves into the design and evolution of robust, scalable systems. Sessions explore software architecture patterns, distributed systems, event-driven design, microservices, and cloud-native approaches. Ideal for senior developers and architects, this track offers insights into making thoughtful, future-proof decisions that balance complexity, performance, and maintainability.
Leadership practices
The Leadership track is designed for engineering managers, team leads, and technical decision-makers looking to grow their impact. Sessions cover topics like team building, developer productivity, tech strategy, career growth, and fostering inclusive, high-performing engineering cultures. Learn from experienced leaders about what it takes to guide teams and drive innovation in today’s fast-paced tech landscape.
Security & Dev Tools practices
The Security track focuses on safeguarding applications, data, and infrastructure in an increasingly complex threat landscape. Sessions cover secure coding practices, threat modeling, vulnerability management, identity and access control, and the latest in application and cloud security. Designed for developers and architects alike, this track provides practical strategies to build and maintain secure systems from the ground up.
Latest News
Functional Spring Boot with John Burns
October 24, 2025
At Devnexus, John Burns, a Platform Engineer at GrubHub, delivered a thought-provoking session that questioned one of the most ingrained habits in modern Java development: the heavy reliance on annotations...
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Unlock the Power of Generative AI with Nikhil Nanivadekar
October 23, 2025
In a world where advertisers constantly compete for consumer attention, Nikhil Nanivadekar, Principal Engineer at Amazon Ads, shared how his team transformed Generative AI from a promising experiment into a...
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30 Years of Java How Did We Get Here with Simon Ritter
October 22, 2025
In his Devnexus session celebrating three decades of Java, Simon Ritter—Deputy CTO at Azul Systems—explored how one of the world’s most influential programming languages became a global standard not by...
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Building Resilient Systems with Ram Machiraju
October 21, 2025
In an era where every system is interconnected and every service depends on another, resiliency is no longer optional—it’s mission-critical. In his Devnexus session, Building Resilient Systems, Ram Machiraju explored...
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Polyglot Pipelines with Apache Nifi with Bob Paulin
October 17, 2025
In today’s enterprise landscape, organizations are increasingly seeking to combine the strengths of Java-based infrastructure with the flexibility of Python’s thriving AI and machine learning ecosystem. In his Devnexus session,...
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Runtime Efficiencies and Spring Boot with DaShaun Carter
October 16, 2025
In his Devnexus session, DaShaun Carter, Spring Developer Advocate, tackled one of the most urgent challenges in modern Java development: cloud runtime efficiency. For years, Java—and by extension, Spring Boot—has...
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Shield your Java Code: Practical Guides for Trusted Software with Daniel Oh
October 15, 2025
Security has become one of the defining challenges of modern software engineering — especially in the Java ecosystem. In his Devnexus session, Daniel Oh explored the critical importance of protecting...
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The Overwhelmed Spring Developer's Guide To AI with Glenn Renfro
October 14, 2025
As AI continues to reshape the software landscape, Spring developers face a new kind of complexity: integrating multiple Large Language Models (LLMs) — from OpenAI, Llama, and Google — while...
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