Why I’m going to JavaOne

I’m constantly looking for interesting technology events to attend. The JavaOne conference hit my radar. In this blog, I’m going to share why I’m going and why you should consider attending.

Events are changing. Over the last 8 months, I’ve seen a shift driven by the economy, the job market, rapid technology changes, and the rise of AI. Because of this, events like JavaOne are gaining momentum. They focus on a specific technology, bring in speakers who are deeply knowledgeable in Java and adjacent areas, and attract practitioners who want to learn and share with their community.

What is JavaOne?

JavaOne is where the people who actually build and run Java show up to talk about what’s changing, what’s working, and what matters next. It takes place March 17–19 in Redwood Shores, California. It’s ecosystem, community, and learning.

Should you attend?

JavaOne delivers a different kind of experience than most conferences. The biggest draw is access to the people actually building Java. You’re not just hearing about features, you’re talking to the engineers behind them. You get context on why things are being built the way they are and a clearer view of what’s coming next.

You’ll also get deep dives across the areas that matter such as performance, security, and cloud-native development.

But the biggest reason I attend is the community. These are people who genuinely care about the technology. They’re there to connect, compare notes, and learn from each other.

See you there?

You may be wondering why I’m attending. When I worked at Oracle, I got to know the Java team, Chad Arimura and Sharat Chander, and I’m looking forward to reconnecting.

I’m also hoping to see some former colleagues like Paulo Alberto Simoes, Eli Schilling, Niki Chen, and Ettore Volpicelli.

If you’re going to be there, let me know. Let’s grab coffee and catch up.