Virtual Payara Conference, 11-12 Dec 2024

Powering High-Performance Enterprise Java Applications

Welcome to the VPC – a two-day, free event that brings together industry leaders, developers, and innovators to explore the latest advancements and strategic insights in the world of Java and Jakarta EE. Whether you’re a decision-maker shaping the future of your enterprise or a developer diving deep into new technologies, this event offers something for everyone.

Strategic Insight

Wednesday 11th December 2024, 1-6:30pm GMT 

Join Day 1 of the Virtual Payara Conference for insights on Java performance, real-world customer stories, and the future of enterprise Java. This day includes a keynote, product roadmap, and expert panel discussions.

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Developer Insight

Thursday 12th December 2024, 1-6:30pm GMT 

Join Day 2 of the Virtual Payara Conference where we will delve into the upcoming Jakarta EE 11 developer features with hands-on sessions, including Unpoly for single-page apps,  and an exciting overview of AI tools for Jakarta EE. End the day with career advice and a Java User Group Community panel.

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Who Should Attend?

This event is perfect for C-level executives, technical managers, Java architects, seasoned developers, and those new to the Java ecosystem. Whether you’re interested in high-level strategy, cutting-edge developer tools, or simply looking to grow your Java career, the Virtual Payara Conference is your one-stop event to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of enterprise Java.

Join us for two days of inspiration, innovation, and collaboration as we explore the future of Java with Jakarta EE 11 and beyond!

Day 1: Strategic Insight

The first day centers on strategy, performance, and innovation in Java, Jakarta EE, and Payara Platform. It begins with an opening keynote by Payara’s founder and a session on the upcoming Jakarta EE 11 release, offering a glimpse into the future of enterprise Java. Key topics include Java performance optimization, Payara customer success stories, and a 2025 roadmap for the Payara Platform. The day concludes with a panel discussion on performance tuning and scalability for enterprise applications.

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Opening Keynote & Jakarta EE 11 is coming! What’s next for Enterprise Java?

Kicking off with an Opening Keynote by the Payara Founder Steve Millidge and the session on the long-awaited release of Jakarta EE 11, you’ll get an exclusive look at the future of enterprise Java.

Why programming is fiendishly difficult and what we can do about it? with Jules May

In this talk, Jules will explain the fundamental difference between software and other kinds of engineering, will explore some of the things we do to strengthen our code which (in fact) make matters worse, and will introduce a paradigm for creating code which is robust and reliable even in the presence of errors.

Payara Customer Stories

Leading companies share their real-world experiences, successes, and lessons learned in overcoming Java performance challenges and migrating to Payara Platform.

Payara Platform 2025 Roadmap

A sneak peek into the future developments of Payara Platform with Jakarta EE and related technologies, providing you with a comprehensive overview of where the platform and the ecosystem are headed.

Jakarta EE Performance – Panel Discussion

Featuring experts and practitioners who will dive into critical topics around performance tuning, scalability, and optimization for large-scale enterprise applications.

Day 2: Developer Insight

The second day focuses on developers, offering technical deep dives, demonstrations, and interactive sessions. Highlights include an exploration of Jakarta EE 11 features and a look at enhancing client-side interactions with Unpoly. The day also covers AI tools for Jakarta EE and wraps up with two panel discussions: one with Java User Group representatives discussing trends and challenges, and another offering career advice for aspiring Java developers.

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Jakarta EE 11 – What’s in it for Developers? With Payara Engineering Team

A walkthrough of the developer features of the upcoming Jakarta EE 11, exploring new tools, APIs, and enhancements designed to simplify and streamline enterprise application development.

Unpoly – Single Page Experience with Server-Side Rendering with Patrik Dudits

We will showcase how Unpoly, a progressive enhancement library for HTML, enables rich client-side interactions and seamless user experiences with minimal JavaScript using just a few attributes and HTTP headers.

Java User Group Spotlight – Panel Discussion

Some of developers’ favourite JUGs representatives will recap 2024, talk about what they are excited about in the coming months, revisit their favourite meetups in the last year and chat about trends, challenges, and opportunities in the Java ecosystem.

Kick off your Career in Java – Panel Discussion

Industry veterans will offer insights, career advice, and resources for aspiring Java developers.

AI Tools for Jakarta EE with Gaurav Gupta

Discover how AI-powered tools for Jakarta EE streamline the entire development lifecycle. Experience the future of enterprise application development through practical, cutting-edge demonstrations.

Payara Hackathon – Generative AI on Jakarta EE – Winners Announcement

We will wrap-up the VPC Developer Insight Day with the exciting announcement on who won the latest edition of the Payara Hackathon.

Speakers

Steve Millidge, Founder @ Payara

Jules May, Independent Software Consultant

Tanja Obradovic, Jakarta EE Program Manager @ Eclipse Foundation

Fabio Turizo, Head of Support @ Payara

Donald Conway, Java Applications Developer at CompQsoft Inc

Will Kramer, Senior Associate at SIFMA

Louise Castens, Senior Product Manager @ Payara

Steve Butler, Senior Product Manager @ Payara

Luqman Saeed, Technical Writer @ Payara

Deependra Tewari, Senior Java & Jakarta EE Consultant

Mary Grygleski, Java Champion, Chicago JUG Leader

Reza Rahman, Java Champion & Philly JUG Leader

Simone Bordet, Torino JUG Leader

Michael Redlich, Java Champion & Garden State JUG Leader

Gaurav Gupta, Senior Software Engineer @ Payara

Andrew Pielage, Senior Software Engineer @ Payara

Petr Aubrecht, Senior Software Engineer @ Payara

Patrik Duditš, Senior Software Engineer @ Payara

Jess Snape, Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist @ Payara

Flavio Moreira, Graduate Software Engineer @ Payara

Freemen Pasurai, Talent Acquisition Assistant @ Payara

Dominika Tasarz, Community Manager @ Payara

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