What's New in Java?

This is a hybrid kick-off event for the revitalization of Java User Group in the Philippines. The onsite option will be in Makati and the virtual will be in Zoom.

A lunch and learn session will be held about Java which will talk about by Simon Ritter of Azul.

Agenda

10:45 AM: Doors opens/Zoom meeting is running
11:00 AM (onsite attendees only): Food distribution
11:05 AM: Welcome from Java User Group Philippines and PinoyJUG by Tristan Mahinay and Calen Legaspi
11:15 AM: What's New in Java by Simon Ritter
12:45 PM: Activities and prizes
1:15 PM - Onwards (onsite attendees only): Networking, Drinks and Distribution of Swags

Who's the speaker?

Simon Ritter is the Deputy CTO of Azul Systems. Simon joined Sun Microsystems in 1996 and spent time working in both Java development and consultancy. He has been presenting Java technologies to developers since 1999 focusing on the core Java platform as well as client and embedded applications.

At Azul, he continues to help people understand Java and Azul’s JVM products. He represents Azul on the JCP Executive Committee as well as the JSR Expert Groups for Java SE 9 and later.

About the talk in What's New in Java?
Simon Ritter, the CTO of Azul Systems will discuss on the overall update of Modern Java and learn on how to use its features.

FAQs

• Is this a paid event?
• This is a FREE event
• Do I need to bring a laptop?
• No need to bring laptop. For the activity, you can use your phone.
• Can we join virtually
• This is a hybrid event. Join whether onsite in Makati or in Zoom
• Will there be food & drinks?
• Yes for onsite attendees and you will learn too!

Sponsors

• Azul Systems
• Orange and Bronze Philippines and PinoyJUG
• JetBrains

Zoom Link for Virtual Attendees:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82742643622?pwd=NC82Vk5NUlZBam9KU05obVBacWlSQT09

Activities
For the activities we will be using Mentimeter. Additionally, a raffle for a JetBrains license will be done.