LJC Roundtable: The JCP, Java Community & The Future of Java

Join the London Java Community for an evening of conversation, collaboration and community at The Marquis Cornwallis in Bloomsbury, London, as we bring Java developers and community members together for our latest LJC Roundtable.

We’re delighted to be hosting this event with the support of our new LJC partners, Vonage. We’re excited to welcome Vonage to the LJC community and look forward to working together to create more opportunities for the Java community to connect, share knowledge and shape the future of the ecosystem.

This informal, discussion-led evening is an opportunity to share ideas, explore the topics shaping the Java ecosystem and hear directly from leaders helping to influence the future of Java.

Special Guest Speaker: Heather VanCura

We’re delighted to welcome Heather VanCura, Vice President at Oracle and Chairperson of the Java Community Process (JCP), who will open the evening with a short talk about the JCP and the wider Java Community — providing inspiration and context for our roundtable discussions.

Heather will also explore some of the key JCP working groups and areas of community collaboration, including:

• Java in Education – supporting the next generation of Java developers and exploring how Java can continue to play a role in education.
• The Java Ecosystem – collaboration across the community and the wider ecosystem that keeps Java evolving.
• Java & AI – exploring the opportunities, challenges and community conversations around Java and the rapidly developing world of AI.

There will be plenty of time to dive deeper into these topics, share your own experiences and discuss where the Java community should focus next.

About Heather VanCura

Heather VanCura is a seasoned global business executive with more than 20 years of experience driving brand and shareholder value. She is Senior Director and Chairperson of the Java Community Process (JCP), where she leads collaboration among major technology companies including Amazon, Google, IBM, Intel, Microsoft and others on Java standards.

At Oracle, Heather also heads the MySQL Community and Developer Relations team. An international keynote speaker, she has presented across six continents and in more than 50 countries.

Beyond her corporate roles, Heather advises on digital transformation, consults on virtual events, serves as an Expert in Residence at Rippleworks, and mentors technical leaders through initiatives including Andela, TechBridge and Women Who Code.

What to Expect

This is a roundtable, not a traditional conference talk. Heather’s introduction will provide some thought-provoking ideas and context before we open up the discussion to the community.

Come along to:

• Hear from Heather about the JCP and the future of Java
• Learn more about current JCP working groups and initiatives
• Share your perspectives on Java, AI and the wider ecosystem
• Exchange ideas and experiences with fellow Java professionals
• Take part in open, community-led discussions
• Network with the LJC community over drinks and food

Event Host: Steve Poole, Developer Advocate & Community Director, London Java Community

Speaker: Heather VanCura, Vice President at Oracle & Chairperson of the JCP

Date: Monday 5th October

Time: 6:00pm–9:00pm

Venue: The Marquis Cornwallis

Address: 31 Marchmont Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1N 1AP

Whether you’re deeply involved in the Java Community Process or simply interested in where Java is heading, this is a great opportunity to get involved, ask questions and help shape the conversation.

Come along, bring your ideas and be part of the discussion.

This event is organised by RecWorks on behalf of the London Java Community.

The London Java Community is sponsored by Vonage, Hazelcast, Redis, Capital One, and Recworks.

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