Welcome to the Official J-Spring 2026 Call for Papers Application!
Only session proposals submitted via this application will be reviewed by the program committee.

If you have an engaging Java-related topic to share with our Java community, this is your opportunity. We seek experienced speakers capable of covering beginner, intermediate, or advanced subjects within any category. In addition to standard technical sessions, we welcome proposals for hands-on labs and keynote presentations. Submitting multiple papers is permitted.

Session Formats

• Technical Session: A 50-minute presentation-style session featuring technical content.
• Hands-On Lab (HOL): A 110-minute session that features self-guided lab descriptions for participants who bring their own laptops to experiment with specific technology. Typically, a HOL features one or more instructors for troubleshooting.
• Keynote: A 25-minute keynote for the entire audience of J-Spring.

Tracks for J-Spring 2026

• Java - Core Java, Performance, Debugging, Java development tools, Frameworks, JDK, JVM 
• Architecture - Howto's, strategies, techniques and best practices for getting software architecture right.
• Dev Practices - Software Development Methodologies, CI/CD, DevOps, developer productivity, testing tools, practices, developer experience
• Data & AI - AI, Machine Learning, LLM, Big Data
• Alternative Languages - Any other language that runs on the JVM like Kotlin, Scala, Groovy, Clojure
• Culture - Soft skills, Developer communities, Diversity & Inclusion, Leadership, Personal development.
• Security - Encryption, Defensive Practices and Programming, Privacy.
• UX & UI - Front-end, User Experience.
• New & Cool - Popular new technology and/or remarkable application of technology in the real world.

Tips for Submitting
Please select the track and session format that best suits your topic. Clearly indicate whether the topic is beginner, intermediate, or advanced, as we aim for a balanced program. Since we focus on more experienced speakers for J-Spring, remember to include your speaker credentials and provide a recording of a previous talk so we can properly assess your delivery.

Do You Require Travel/Hotel Expenses Compensation? Please Motivate.

Please note that travel or hotel compensation is available only for selected speakers, depending on the session's nature and our limited budget. We are unable to fulfill all requests, so kindly keep this in mind and include a quote.

Contact Information
If you have any questions regarding the call for papers, feel free to contact us at: papers@nljug.org