CSOSUG: No Python-No Problem: Enabling GenAI in Your Java Projects w/Craig Walls

AGENDA
5:00 - 5:30 PM - Networking
5:30 - 5:35 PM - Announcements
5:35 - 7:25 PM - Speaker
7:25 - 7:30 PM - Door Prize Drawings

TOPIC ABSTRACT
No Python, No Problem : Enabling GenAI in Your Java Projects
Generative AI is reshaping industries, cutting through both the hype and the skepticism with real, practical use cases. From powering intelligent chat experiences to analyzing data and generating insights, it’s quickly becoming an essential part of modern software architecture.

But how do you bring Generative AI into your Java projects? Do you need to dive into Python first? Not at all.

In this session, you’ll learn how to harness Spring AI, a Java-native framework for seamlessly integrating Generative AI into your applications. We’ll walk through building solutions that range from simple Q&A systems to document-aware assistants and API-powered agents capable of querying data and completing tasks.

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY
Craig Walls
Craig Walls is a Principal Engineer, Java Champion, Alexa Champion, and the author of Spring AI in Action, Spring in Action, and Build Talking Apps. He's a zealous promoter of the Spring Framework, speaking frequently at local user groups and conferences and writing about Spring. When he's not slinging code, Craig is planning his next trip to Disney World or Disneyland and spending as much time as he can with his wife, two daughters, 1 bird and 3 dogs.

OUR SPONSORS
Website Sponsor: Gary Hessler
Venue: East Library Community Room
Door Prize Sponsors: Jetbrains (http://www.jetbrains.com) - Software license (Several products to choose from)
Training Sponsor: Agile Learner (http://agilelearner.com) - Technical training donated by Venkat Subramanium