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JCON @ IBM TechXchange 2025

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JCON @ IBM TechXchange 2025 ran Oct 6–9, 2025 at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, United States. It is a Java conference. ConferenceGrid lists 16 speakers, 14 sponsors and 15 sessions. Dates for the next edition are not announced yet.

Lineup updated Jul 7, 2026 · dates verified May 6, 2026

JCON @ IBM TechXchange 2025 is a dedicated Java track held within IBM’s global developer conference in Orlando, Florida. Organized by the Java User Group Oberpfalz and JAVAPRO Magazine, it connects enterprise developers and Java enthusiasts from around the world. Attendees can engage with Java Champions, access hands-on workshops, earn certifications, and ex…

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16Speakers
14Sponsors
15Sessions
23Companies · in total

Speakers

Programmed at JCON, in alphabetical order.

Billy Korando
Java Developer Advocate · Oracle
Brian Benz
Principal Cloud Advocate @ Microsoft, Java Champion · Microsoft
Brian Demers
Java Champion & Gradle Developer Advocate
Christian Kuemmel
Project Manager, Senior Software Consultant · MicroStream
Edward Burns
Principal Architect for Java on Azure
Gerrit Grunwald
Senior Developer Advocate at Azul Systems · Azul Systems
Ivar Grimstad
Jakarta EE Developer Advocate
Jonathan Schneider
Co-founder · Moderne
Jonathan Vila
Developer Advocate at Sonar · Sonar
Kito Mann
Principal Consultant · Virtua, Inc.
Marcus Hellberg
VP of AI Research at Vaadin · Vaadin
Mark Heckler
Java Champion, Senior Director of Field Engineering at Moderne · Moderne
Mark Stoodley
Chief Architect for IBM Java · IBM
Markus Kett
CEO at MicroStream, Editor in Chief at JAVAPRO Magazine · MicroStream
Reza Rahman
Principal Program Manager, Java on Azure at Microsoft · Microsoft
Simon Martinelli
Programming Architect

Sponsors

The companies behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.

Gold Sponsor Inc.gold
Silver Partnerssilver
Billy Korandocustom
Brian Benzcustom
Christian Kuemmelcustom
Gerrit Grunwaldcustom
Jonathan Schneidercustom
Jonathan Vilacustom
Kito Manncustom
Marcus Hellbergcustom
Mark Hecklercustom
Mark Stoodleycustom
Markus Kettcustom
Reza Rahmancustom

Agenda

Selected from 15 sessions.

  • TBA

    5 Ways to Speed up your Maven Build

    Are your Maven builds slowing you down? Take control and speed up your development process with this actionable session by Java Champion Brian Demers. Known for his passion for fas…

  • TBA

    Effective Kubernetes for Java/Jakarta EE and MicroProfile Developers

    Ready to unlock Kubernetes' full potential for your Java applications? Effective Kubernetes is a fast-paced, code-first session designed to give you an edge in modern app developme…

  • TBA

    Flatten Your Code Modernization Mountain: Scalable, Repeatable, & Deterministic Refactoring with AI and OpenRewrite

    Struggling with technical debt and outdated code? You’re not alone. Evolving frameworks, inconsistent patterns, outdated APIs, and new vulnerabilities can slow innovation and frust…

  • TBA

    From CRUD to Cognitive: Modernizing Legacy Java Apps with Embedded AI

    Transform your legacy Java apps into AI-powered systems without starting from scratch. From CRUD to Cognitive is your guide to a smarter, AI-driven future for enterprise apps! Join…

  • TBA

    Full-stack web apps, 100% Java

    Wish you could build full-stack web apps without touching JavaScript, HTML, or CSS? With Java, you can create elegant UIs, smooth back-end persistence, and integrate external servi…

  • TBA

    Goodbye Microservices, Hello Self-Contained Systems

    Are microservices feeling more like a tangled mess than the scalable solution you hoped for? Meet Self-Contained Systems (SCS), a simpler alternative that streamlines software arch…

  • TBA

    High-Performance Caching with Java: Supercharge Your Sluggy Database Application

    Is your Java app slowed by database bottlenecks? It’s time to change that! High-Performance Caching with Java is your guide to turning sluggish apps into lightning-fast performers.…

  • TBA

    How an Open Source Auto-refactoring Engine Powers Large-scale Fintech Software Migrations

    If you’ve ever faced a daunting migration project or struggled with modernizing legacy code, this session is designed with your challenges in mind - especially if you’re tackling l…

  • TBA

    langchain4j-cdi: Infuse your Jakarta and MicroProfile applications with all the AI

    Say goodbye to Java FOMO! LangChain4j-cdi gives Java developers a front-row seat to the AI revolution. Imagine combining the best of Jakarta EE and MicroProfile - like injection, v…

Quick answers

When is JCON @ IBM TechXchange 2025?
JCON @ IBM TechXchange 2025 ran Oct 6–9, 2025 at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, United States.
Where is JCON @ IBM TechXchange 2025 held?
JCON @ IBM TechXchange 2025 was held at Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, United States.
Who is speaking at JCON @ IBM TechXchange 2025?
ConferenceGrid lists 16 speakers, including Billy Korando (Java Developer Advocate, Oracle), Brian Benz (Principal Cloud Advocate @ Microsoft, Java Champion, Microsoft) and Brian Demers (Java Champion & Gradle Developer Advocate).
Who sponsors JCON @ IBM TechXchange 2025?
ConferenceGrid lists 14 sponsors, including Gold Sponsor Inc., Silver Partners, Billy Korando, Brian Benz and Christian Kuemmel.
Company intelligence

An audience of 23 companies, parsed from the program.

23 companies in attendance.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page, cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
0All threespeak · spons · exh
14Sponsoringsponsor only
9Speakingspeaker only
Speakers by seniority

31% of the speakers carry senior titles: C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite213%
  • Founder / Owner16%
  • VP-level16%
  • Director / Head of16%
  • Manager / Lead531%
  • Engineer · IC638%

Of 16 speakers · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
#CompanyRolesSpeakers
1Billy KorandoSponsor · custom-
2Brian BenzSponsor · custom-
3Christian KuemmelSponsor · custom-
4Gerrit GrunwaldSponsor · custom-
5Gold SponsorSponsor · gold-
6Jonathan SchneiderSponsor · custom-
7Jonathan VilaSponsor · custom-
8Kito MannSponsor · custom-
9Marcus HellbergSponsor · custom-
10Mark HecklerSponsor · custom-
11Mark StoodleySponsor · custom-
12Markus KettSponsor · custom-
13Reza RahmanSponsor · custom-
14Silver PartnersSponsor · silver-
Sponsors by tier
gold1
7% of 14
silver1
7% of 14
custom12
86% of 14