Join Sander Hoogendoorn as he explores The Zen of Programming, a journey through 40+ years of coding experience. In this talk, he shares insights on writing elegant, simple code, embracing continuous learning, and avoiding unnecessary complexity in software development.

In this insightful talk, Petros Lymperopoulos (Senior Software Engineer at Yodeck) dives into the power of Web Workers and how they help optimize JavaScript performance for modern web applications. Learn how Yodeck leverages Web Workers to handle complex tasks in digital signage, ensure smooth UI performance, enable offline playback, and deliver scalable, resilient applications. Petros explains real-world use cases, best practices, and challenges when integrating Web Workers — from parallel processing and nested workers to service workers for offline functionality.

Unpopular opinions… or industry truths? In this thought-provoking talk, Dino Esposito, CTO at Crionet, challenges conventional wisdom in software architecture, testing, and engineering best practices.

What happens when Java meets Generative AI? In this high-energy session, Holly Cummins and George Andrianakis show how developers can use LangChain4j and Quarkus to integrate large language models (LLMs) directly into Java applications — with type safety, prompt engineering, state handling, and tool orchestration baked in. From writing code to sending AI-generated poems by email, this talk has it all.

How do we measure UX for DevOps and observability tools? In this insightful talk, Sotiris Sotiropoulos, User Experience Researcher at Meta, explores practical methods for evaluating monitoring platforms—systems used by engineers to detect, investigate, and resolve incidents.

In this speech, Spyros Kalogeratos delves into the complex relationship between artificial intelligence and privacy. He examines the potential risks AI poses to personal data and privacy, while also proposing solutions that allow for innovation without compromising data protection. His talk will highlight how privacy can be maintained in an increasingly AI-driven world.

Join Magy Kontou, co-founder of SimpleApps and UI/UX powerhouse, as she delivers a crisp, no-nonsense crash course on digital product design. From empathy maps and wireframes to visual design systems and inclusive UX, this talk distills years of experience into an accessible and practical guide for building meaningful digital experiences.

In this forward-looking talk, Associate Professor Efstratios Gavves (University of Amsterdam) explores how causal machine learning can bridge the gap between AI and real-world applications. Drawing from his academic work and entrepreneurial experience at Ellogon AI, Gavves outlines the road to cyber-physical AI, where reasoning, physics, memory, and grounding in reality converge.

In this presentation, we explore how AI tools have changed the software development process in XM, extending far beyond the capabilities of traditional Integrated Development Environments (IDEs). We’ll delve into the practical applications of AI in various stages of development, from code generation and auto-completion to bug detection and testing. By integrating AI, developers can enhance productivity, improve code quality, and streamline workflows, allowing them to focus on more creative and complex tasks.

Login forms are boring? Think again. Vassilis Poursalidis (Epignosis) revisits the overlooked foundation of most web apps — user registration and authentication — and makes a strong case for using modern cryptographic protocols like Proof of Work and Zero Knowledge Password Proofs. Learn how to stop brute force attacks, improve security, and rethink your app’s first line of defense.

Join Alessandro Vozza, CNCF Ambassador and cloud-native AI expert, as he explores the intersection of AI, Kubernetes, and sustainability. In this keynote, he discusses how cloud-native technologies are revolutionizing AI/ML workloads, the environmental impact of AI, and why open-source models are crucial for innovation.