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Java Stage — 30 minutes

Create Your Own AI-Infused Java Apps with Ease

Java Stage — 45 minutes

Generative AI has taken the world by storm over the last year, and it seems like every executive leader out there is telling us “regular” Java application developers to “add AI” to our applications.  Does that mean we need to drop everything we’ve built and become data scientists (and Python developers) instead now? Fortunately, we can infuse AI models built by actual AI experts into our JAVA applications in a fairly straightforward way, thanks to some new projects out there. We promise it’s not as complicated as you might think! Thanks to the nice AI integration capabilities that the LangChain4j libraries offer, and the ease of use and superb developer experience of Quarkus, it becomes trivial to start working with AI and make your stakeholders happy :)
In this session, you’ll explore a variety of AI capabilities. We’ll start by trying out local AI models even before writing any code. Then we’ll get our hands dirty with some code and exploring LangChain4j features such as prompting and preserving state; agents and function-calling; enriching your AI model’s knowledge with your own documents using retrieval augmented generation (RAG); and discovering ways to run (and train) models locally using tools like Ollama, Jlama and/or Podman AI Lab. In addition, we’ll take a look at observability and fault tolerance of the AI integration and compile the app to a native binary. Maybe we’ll even try some new features, such as generating images, or building a full-blown Model Context Protocol (MCP) server! Read More...

• Kevin Dubois [Principal Developer Advocate — Red Hat]

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Java Stage — 30 minutes

International speaker keynote

Java Stage — 45 minutes

Lunch break

Java Stage — 1 hour

Haunted Projects Survival Guide

Java Stage — 45 minutes

Have you ever been in a project that resembled a haunted mansion straight out of a horror story? This talk will guide you through the old ghosts of bad decisions, countless bodies falling out of the closet, voices whispering conflicting requirements, ancient code, gargantuan monoliths deep down in the dungeons, enigmatic figures in suits, scrolls with cryptic documentation, a mummy wrapped in bureaucratic papers, micromanaging puppeteers, sense of impending doom and a constant struggle between autonomy, mastery and purpose Even if there is no easy way out, we can fight the monsters or befriend them together. Stay and listen, adventurers. Read More...

• Paweł Zajączkowski [Dev Manager — Xebia Poland]

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Java Stage — 30 minutes

Safeguarding the Software Supply Chain: Addressing the Rise of AI Tools in Attacks

Java Stage — 45 minutes

The increasing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) tools has given rise to new threats in the software supply chain.  This talk (with live examples) delves into the alarming emergence of AI tools in software supply chain attacks, examining their implications, challenges, and strategies to enhance security. From the proliferation of super botnets to the intricacies of spear-phishing and even the simplicity of ChatGPT-style prompt kiddie attacks, generative AI tools have become the preferred weapon for malicious actors.
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• Steve Poole [Java Developer — Independent]

Java Streams: Evolution from JDK 8 to Today

Java Stage — 30 minutes

Java Streams, introduced in JDK 8, have become a cornerstone of modern Java programming. This session explores the key enhancements and optimizations made to the Stream API in subsequent JDK releases. Join this session to learn about new APIs, performance improvements, or how Streams integrate with reactive programming through the Flow API. This talk is perfect for developers looking to deepen their understanding of Streams and apply the latest features to write more efficient, modern Java code.  Read More...

• Mihaela Gheorghe-Roman [Software Architect — Systematic]

Streamtoxication: How a Fluent API turns into a Tangled Mess

Java Stage — 45 minutes

Should we use streams everywhere? Certainly, using streams is often clearer and more concise than iterating a collection. But sometimes stream code requires a complex combination of collectors, folding, monads, nested flatMap operations, which makes the verdict debatable. 
In this session, we will pick several use-cases, workout the best solutions we can in both imperative and functional styles, and then argue over which is better. Of course, you'll get to vote!
If you're a Java developer, you shouldn't miss this session! You'll have fun, replenish your energy, and leave with a better idea of where streams excel, and where you should stay with old-fashioned imperative style. Read More...

• Victor Rentea [Java Champion — Independent Consultant]

Keynote TBD

Web Stage — 30 minutes

Rust and web development

Web Stage — 45 minutes

Rust is well known for its performance, safety, and reliability. But can it be used stably and in production for web development?  This talk explores the current state of Rust in the web space, looking at its strengths and limitations and how the ecosystem is evolving for both backend and frontend development. Read More...

• Francesco Ciulla [Developer Advocate — daily.dev]

Implementing Your Own Design System: Good or Bad Idea?

Web Stage — 30 minutes

A Design System is a set of UI elements and standards that help maintain visual consistency and user experiences across different applications.  There are many pre-built Design Systems, such as Material Design (Google), Cupertino (Apple), Fluent (Microsoft), etc. But how adaptable are they? Wouldn't it be better to create your own Design System? And if so, how should you go about it? At Criteo, the CDS (Criteo Design System) allows different teams to integrate their micro-frontends within a single platform in a way that is completely seamless for the user. In this talk, I will share a critical perspective on the development and maintenance of an in-house Design System library, along with tips on how to optimize the performance of your Design System - or any application using one.  Read More...

• Sylvain Dedieu [Software Developer Engineer — Criteo R&D]

The New Era of AI Data Collection

Web Stage — 45 minutes

• Fabien Vauchelles [Web Scraping Expert — Scrapoxy]

Lunch break

Web Stage — 1 hour

Client side Web AI Agents: Building smarter user experiences for a future agentic internet

Web Stage — 45 minutes

AI is everywhere, and Web AI usage in JavaScript on the front end is growing exponentially - but where is it going and how will this change websites of the future?  In this talk by Jason Mayes, Web AI Lead at Google, see how you can use the latest generative AI models from Google that run entirely client side on the front end (no cloud) to perform agentic behaviors in real world applications. Get common tasks done faster than ever before on any website, including yours, giving you an edge over your competition. Read More...

• Jason Mayes [Web AI Lead — Google]

Start building distributed applications with ease using building block APIs

Web Stage — 30 minutes

Are you interested in building distributed applications or microservice architectures, but don't know where to start? Join this session and learn how the Dapr building block APIs can make your life easier! Dapr, the Distributed Application Runtime, provides a set of common APIs that speeds up microservice development. As a graduated CNCF project, Dapr is used in production by companies like IBM, Alibaba Cloud & Microsoft and is a trusted OSS technology backed by a large developer community. This code heavy session covers the most popular building blocks of Dapr: service invocation, pub/sub messaging, and state management. In addition, the built-in cross-cutting concerns such as resiliency, observability, and security are covered. Code samples & live demos will be provided in .NET. After this session, you'll have a good understanding how Dapr can help you build reliable distributed applications faster. Read More...

• Marc Duiker [Senior Developer Advocate — Diagrid]

A Deep Dive Into Advanced TypeScript - A Live coding expedition

Web Stage — 45 minutes

Get ready to embark on a journey into the depths of TypeScript. We'll be exploring the often overlooked, yet powerful, features that lie beneath the surface of this versatile language. But we're not just talking theory here – this exploration will be a hands-on experience. Each feature will be brought to life through real-world examples, all done in a live coding session. Join in as we shine a light on these secret TypeScript treasures and discover how they can elevate your coding skills to new heights.Recursive types, type permutations and a css validator written in typescript are just three of the cool topics we are going to cover during this talk. Read More...

• Christian Wöerz [Fullstack Engineer — Independent]

Partner keynote

Web Stage — 30 minutes

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Mobile Stage — 30 minutes

Surviving as an Android Engineer in a Backend(Server) driven product

Mobile Stage — 45 minutes

I will share an experience how we built our backend-driven app, tooling we use and how engineers challenge themselves doing more with less, building dynamic forms, navigations, backend versioning and etc.

• Merab Tato Kutalia [Engineering Manager — TNET]

Partner keynote

Mobile Stage — 30 minutes

Kotlin idioms to best serve your API Design with Compose

Mobile Stage — 45 minutes

When building a piece of software or a framework that is going to be used by others, it is necessary to think of API Design! Having a simple yet efficient API allows the developers to easily integrate your tool in their apps.  And this applies to Compose when you are building a shared Design System. During the session, we'll see how you can take advantage of the best Kotlin idioms to build the right API for your Compose Design System. We'll explore multiple iterations to show how to build components and see the pros and cons of each one.When building a piece of software or a framework that is going to be used by others, it is necessary to think of API Design! Having a simple yet efficient API allows the developers to easily integrate your tool in their apps. And this applies to Compose when you are building a shared Design System. During the session, we'll see how you can take advantage of the best Kotlin idioms to build the right API for your Compose Design System. We'll explore multiple iterations to show how to build components and see the pros and cons of each one. Read More...

• Julien Salvi [Android Lead — Aircall]

Lunch break

Mobile Stage — 1 hour

Scaling Flutter to 100k MAU as a solo developer

Mobile Stage — 45 minutes

Scaling “Scanner Alimente” - a Flutter app to 100,000 Monthly Active Users (MAU) as a 23 year old solo developer. Why smart planning in both technical implementation and cost management was a vital aspect in the application’s journey. Reaching 100k MAU is a significant milestone – many indie apps never even hit 1k MAU​. This level of growth brings new challenges in performance, infrastructure, and maintaining quality. As a one-person team, you must be strategic in how you spend both time and money.Embrace tools and services that save you time (like Backend-as-a-Service solutions) since you don’t have a dedicated ops team but those must be used with care, since those choices will scale in cost as the user base grows. We will cover a hybrid cloud approach in which we try to stay within the limits of Firebase’s free tier and offload heavy computation and database operations to a Hetzner Cloud machine.We’ll cover cost management strategies, performance optimization across devices, power efficiency techniques, deployment practices for growing demand such that costs are kept low. These are the key areas to focus on to ensure your Flutter app can scale smoothly both technically and in terms of business viability. Read More...

• Dinu-Stefan Rusu [Senior Software Engineer — scanneralimente.ro]

Partner keynote

Mobile Stage — 30 minutes

The Art of Choosing the Right Architecture for Your Project

Mobile Stage — 45 minutes

Dependency injection? Use cases? Repository abstraction? Mocks or fakes? Features or layers? The Android community has faced so many different recommendations on the topic of architecture. Yet, we still struggle to understand if those recommendations align with our projects, the team, software practices we value, or overall possibilities. In this talk, I will cover all the different approaches I have encountered throughout my career and provide a decision tree to help developers choose the right architecture for new or existing projects. Read More...

• Petar Ljubić [Mobile Development Engineering Lead — Trivago]

Partner keynote

Mobile Stage — 30 minutes

Keynote TBD

Mobile Stage — 30 minutes

Keynote powered by ING Bank Romania

Women in Tech Stage — 30 minutes

GenAI Done Right

Women in Tech Stage — 45 minutes

In the rapidly evolving landscape of Generative AI (GenAI), it's important to move beyond the hype and focus on delivering solutions that are both innovative and trustworthy. 
This talk will focus on the current market trends, practical implementation strategies, and the essential skills required to excel in GenAI projects. Attendees will gain insights into practical delivery and evaluation of GenAI systems. Join us to explore how to navigate the complexities of GenAI and implement it effectively within your organization. Read More...

• Tijana Nikolić [Founder — Centaurium AI]

Partner keynote

Women in Tech Stage — 30 minutes

International speaker keynote

Women in Tech Stage — 45 minutes

• Anca Iordanescu [VP Engineering, Future Stores @ IKEA & Founder @ WomenInTech Alliance — IKEA]

Lunch break

Women in Tech Stage — 1 hour

Keynote powered by Google

Women in Tech Stage — 30 minutes

• Lavinia Neagoe [Director of Engineering & Bucharest Technology Site Lead — Google]

International speaker keynote

Women in Tech Stage — 1 hour

Partner keynote

Women in Tech Stage — 30 minutes

Discrimination DRIFT: Reshaping the AI Divide

Women in Tech Stage — 45 minutes

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform industries and societies, it also carries the risk of reinforcing and amplifying existing inequalities. In this keynote, I introduce a practical, research-informed framework designed to support the ethical and inclusive development of AI systems.  The Discrimination DRIFT framework combines the complexity of AI ethics and fairness into an accessible guide that enables professionals across disciplines to apply responsible principles throughout the AI lifecycle, from design to deployment. It also serves as a shared language for stakeholders to communicate ethical considerations clearly, supported by a simple aide-mémoire.With the high cost of AI development, addressing bias and fostering inclusivity is not only a moral imperative, but also a strategic advantage that enhances long-term profitability, trust, and sustainability. As global regulations evolve to prioritize harm prevention and fairness, and as geopolitical shifts continue to reshape regulatory landscapes, economic priorities, and global cooperation, organizations must be proactive in managing these risks.At the heart of this keynote is the introduction of the Discrimination DRIFT framework, a holistic approach that recognizes AI as a gatekeeper of opportunity, power, and capital. I will explore how Discrimination DRIFT can move society toward equity or division, depending on the choices we make today. If we focus on transparency, accountability, and inclusivity, we can shape a future where AI contributes to a more just and equitable world. Read More...

• Sarah Wyer [PhD Researcher: Bias in AI, LLMs, NLP. — Durham University]

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BigData & Cloud Stage — 30 minutes

What's Hard About Developing Applications Powered by LLMs?

BigData & Cloud Stage — 45 minutes

In this talk, you will learn about some of the common challenges that you might encounter while developing meaningful applications with large language models. Using non-deterministic systems as the basis for important applications is certainly an 'interesting' new frontier for software development, but hope is not lost. In this session, we will explore some of the well known (and less well known) issues in building applications on the APIs provided by LLM providers, and on 'open' LLMs, such as Mistral, Llama, or DeepSeek.
We will also (of course) dive into some of the approaches that you can take to address these challenges, and mitigate some of the inherent behaviors that are present within LLMs, enabling you to build more reliable and robust systems on top of LLMs, unlocking the potential of this new development paradigm. Read More...

• Ian Massingham [Developer Relations — Griptape (griptape.ai)]

Multimodal Artificial Intelligence in the world of cloud

BigData & Cloud Stage — 30 minutes

Have you ever wondered how a customised AI model works in production? And not just a simple model, but one which combines different types of data which helps us understand the world around us?  The use of AI has rapidly become part of our daily activities, especially if working in tech. In this session, I will share with you how to use a trained and deployed multimodal AI in a cloud computing service. The model will accept different inputs, combine/aggregate multiple sources of information and generate or predict various outputs. The trained model will have a front-end application where I can run inference on new data through our machine learning API. The front-end will be built with latest Next.js and React versions, while the backend will use Python. Multimodal AI is shaping the future of AI and the world around us faster than we think. Join me in this workshop and see how this innovative solution can improve your life and industry as well. Read More...

• Andrei Muja [Senior Developer — LSEG]

AI-Powered Java Developers

BigData & Cloud Stage — 45 minutes

We live in a fast-moving world where new technologies emerge every week, if not every day. This rapid pace of change constantly shifts our responsibilities.  In this session, Emily will take a quick tour of AI, GenAI, LLM and she will then delve into the impact AI brings. She will briefly discuss several LLMs and challenges as well as what kind of features could benefit us, followed by a live demo of creating an AI-infused application using AI Code Assistant, LangChain4J, Jakarta EE and MicroProfile. Join this session to find out. Read More...

• Emily Jiang [Cloud Native Architect and Advocate — IBM]

Lunch break

BigData & Cloud Stage — 1 hour

How to do Generative AI right in your company: Acer's internally-developed success case

BigData & Cloud Stage — 45 minutes

Everyone is tired already of everyone talking about AI all the time, but here is something that people don't focus on enough: How do you actually ship an AI product in production in a real enterprise company, giving the business real benefits? Lucky you, at Acer I developed and deployed an AI tool that does just that, and I'm going to share what this experience has thought me in the process, for you to be able to create a high value product too! Read More...

• Emanuele Meazzo [Senior Manager for Data Science & Intelligence (Europe, Middle East and Africa) — Acer]

Unleashing the Potential of LLMs: Driving Projects from Idea to Execution

BigData & Cloud Stage — 30 minutes

Join Olena Repechenko, as she shares how large language models are transforming project delivery. Through a few real-world examples —an automated summarization tool for customer support interactions and a classification system for customer feedback— you’ll see how LLMs can drastically reduce project turnaround times while maintaining high levels of accuracy. Get inspired to leverage LLMs for faster, smarter solutions. Read More...

• Olena Repechenko [Data Analyst — N-iX]

The Future & Challenges of Cloud

BigData & Cloud Stage — 45 minutes

This keynote will delve into the insights and innovations that are shaping the future of Cloud Computing. It will cover a range of topics including cloud architectures, data gravity, multi-cloud strategies, security, compliance, and the future of AI & Cloud.  The session will highlight emerging trends such as AI-native cloud platforms, serverless 2.0, and composable cloud architectures, while also addressing the challenges of multi-cloud workloads, vendor lock-in, and balancing performance with cost efficiency.It will discuss the impact of data gravity on cloud strategies and the importance of standardization. Security and compliance will be another focal point, with insights into AI-powered cyberattacks, zero trust adoption, and the role of Cloud Security Posture Management (CSPM) tools.Finally, the keynote will look ahead to the future of AI & Cloud, examining hardware innovations, the move to higher-level services, and the rise of no-code, low-code, and AI-assisted coding platforms. This session promises to provide valuable knowledge for anyone looking to navigate the rapidly changing landscape of cloud computing. Read More...

• Anders Lybecker [Principal Software Engineering Lead — Microsoft]

Keynote powered by Deloitte Technology Center

BigData & Cloud Stage — 30 minutes

Lead, Code, AI: Dev's New Frontier

DevLead Stage — 30 minutes

Join us for an insightful session on navigating the multifaceted role of today's Development Lead. This presentation combines personal growth stories with practical leadership strategies that help technical teams thrive. Discover how structured processes like Bootcamps, targeted workshops, and innovative AI tools can transform onboarding, knowledge sharing, and team development. Our speakers will share real-world examples of how they've created environments that encourage innovation, support developers through challenges, and utilize cutting-edge AI solutions like Peely to enhance team capabilities. Read More...

• Razvan Ritivoi [Software Developer — VOIS]
• Bogdan Buciu [Site Reliability Engineer — VOIS]
• Alexandru Gheara [DevOps Specialist — VOIS]

Zap the Flakes! Leveraging AI to Combat Flaky Tests with CANNIER

DevLead Stage — 45 minutes

Flakes aka tests that don’t behave deterministically, i.e. they fail sometimes and pass sometimes, are an ever recurring problem in software development. This is especially the sad reality when running end-to-end tests where a lot of components are involved. 
There are various reasons why a test can be flaky, however the impact can be as fatal as CI being loaded beyond capacity causing overly long feedback cycles or even users losing trust in CI itself. Ideally we want potential flakes to be flagged at the earliest stage of the development lifecycle, so that they do not even enter the end-to-end test suite. We want a gate that acts as a safeguard for developers, pointing out to them what kind of stability issues a test has. This reduces CI user frustration and improves trust in CI. At the same time it cuts down on unnecessary waste of CI system resources.
This talk will explore the CANNIER approach, which aims to reduce the time cost of rerunning tests. We will take a closer look at the feature set used to create training data from existing test code of the [KubeVirt](https://kubevirt.io/) project, enabling us to predict probable flakiness of a certain test with an AI model.
We will cover how a subset of the CANNIER feature set is implemented, how it is used to generate training data for an AI model, and how the model is used to analyze flakiness probability, generating actionable feedback for test authors.Attendees will gain insight on how the CANNIER approach can help them improve test reliability, ultimately enhancing overall software quality and team productivity. Read More...

• Daniel Hiller [Senior Software Engineer OpenShift Virtualization — Red Hat]

Beyond Frameworks: Training Agile Leaders for Lasting Change

DevLead Stage — 30 minutes

Agility is more than just frameworks – it’s a leadership mindset. During this presentation we explore how to move beyond rigid frameworks to cultivate future leaders who embody adaptability, resilience, and innovation.  Through real-life examples, actionable strategies and practical insights, we’ll dive into the heart of what it means to lead with flexibility, empathy, and courage to foster a culture where lasting transformation becomes our second nature. Join us to discover how a truly agile mindset can transform not just how we work but how we lead and grow together. Read More...

• Mircea Oltean [Director of Operations — MassMutual Romania]

If you’re not part of the solution, you’re part of the problem

DevLead Stage — 45 minutes

Do you feel like you're constantly surrounded by managers who exhibit toxic behaviours and “shred their team's confidence” (actual quote)? Diverse and inclusive policies may not be enough to stop these individuals from causing harm. You have to actively drive change by suppressing negative behaviours and transforming toxic managers into better leaders. It's not enough to silently do a good job; You must take an assertive approach to tackle difficult situations with peer managers and those above you to create a positive work environment.However, providing feedback to individuals, especially if it's your boss, can be challenging and may strain the working relationship.In this talk, Alex will give you practical mechanisms to identify and tackle difficult situations with confidence and poise. You'll leave the talk feeling inspired and empowered with the tools you need to react to difficult situations and make a real difference in your workplace.Join us in this talk and let's kick some d**k behaviours to the curb! Read More...

• Alex Canessa [Head of Partnerships and Developer Relations — Commerce Layer]

Lunch break

DevLead Stage — 1 hour

Panel Discussion

DevLead Stage — 1 hour

Partner keynote

DevLead Stage — 30 minutes

Leading through infrastructure investment decisions

DevLead Stage — 45 minutes

This session explores tools like SLOs, KPI Trees, and the FinOps culture to make cost management a shared responsibility across the organization.Many organizations face the challenge of delivering more with limited budgets, while also meeting the increasing demands of their customers for innovative products and improved service. For engineering leaders, this means carefully prioritizing engineering work and investments in technical projects, while also considering the need to develop new technologies. However, choosing which engineering work to prioritize involves making effective budgetary tradeoffs and identifying the most impactful investments for the business.In this session, we will explore practical tools such as SLOs, KPI Trees, and the FinOps culture to make cost management a shared responsibility across the organization. It will also focus on influencing without direct authority, driving transparency, and integrating cost optimization into the engineering culture.

During this talk, participants will learn how to:* Connect infrastructure investments to business success using actionableframeworks* Enhance cost awareness and accountability within your teams* Influence key stakeholders to align on strategic cost decisions. Read More...

• Italo Vietro [VP of Platform — Babbel]

The Future Engineer: How to Stay Relevant in the Age of AI

DevLead Stage — 30 minutes

• Dan-Mihai Dinu [Engineering Leader — Independent]

Keynote TBD

DevLead Stage — 30 minutes

Roundtable session 2

Round Table - Day 1 — 1 hour

Roundtable session 3

Round Table - Day 1 — 1 hour