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.
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Deploying a simple “hello world” Spring Boot application might feel straightforward, but as Ryan Baxter from the Spring team highlighted in his Devnexus talk, real-world applications rarely stay simple. Once...
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For decades, the Java Native Interface (JNI) has been the go-to solution for connecting Java with native code. But as Tobi Ajila, JVM developer on the OpenJ9 team, explained in...
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Debugging Java with Scott Wierschem
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In his Devnexus talk, Scott Wierschem delivered a masterclass on debugging Java applications, highlighting that effective debugging is far more than setting breakpoints. He began by stressing that debugging is...
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How to Debug Lessons Learnt From 10 Years of SpringBoot with Phil Webb
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Every developer knows the frustration of staring at a cryptic error message, and in his Devnexus talk, Phil Webb—a core developer on the Spring Boot project—offered practical wisdom on how...
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Connecting Applications Across the Hybrid Cloud with Alex Soto
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In his Devnexus presentation, Alex Soto addressed one of the biggest challenges in modern distributed systems: how to securely and efficiently connect applications running across on-premise, private, and public cloud...
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Create AI Infused Java Apps with LangChain4j with Kevin Dubois Daniel Oh
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In their Devnexus presentation, Kevin Dubois and Daniel Oh, both developer advocates, broke down how Java developers can confidently step into the world of AI application development—without leaving the Java...
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Platform Engineering 101 Building Internal Developer Platforms with Grace Jansen
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In her Devnexus presentation, Grace Jansen, Developer Advocate at IBM, addressed one of the biggest challenges facing today’s developers: cognitive overload. The industry-wide push to “shift left” has saddled developers...
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Containers and #Kubernetes Made Easy Deep Dive into Podman Desktop with Cedric Clyburn
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In a compelling presentation at Devnexus, Cedric Clyburn guided the audience from the fundamentals of containerization to advanced AI integration using Podman and Podman Desktop. He opened by explaining Podman’s...
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