Modern Java unleashed: virtual threads revolution & other game-changing features in JDK 21 2025

🧑‍💻 Tech Talk: Java 21 – Evolution in Action
✨ Wednesday, May 21, 2025
🕐 19:00 – 20:30 (BG time)
✨ Pwrclub, 17 Henrik Ibsen Str., 5th floor, Sofia
🎤 Speaker: Ivan Mihov, Senior Java Engineer @ News UK (Pwrteams)
🎟️ Free entry with registration required

As Java nears its 30th anniversary, join us for a celebratory deep dive into Java 21 – the latest release that reflects the language’s remarkable evolution. Ivan Mihov, Senior Java Engineer, will guide you through its most powerful features, with real-world examples and demos.

🎯 What you’ll learn:

• Virtual threads – radically improve concurrency in modern apps and AI tools
• Sequenced collections – smarter and simpler handling of data
• Pattern matching for switch – clearer and more elegant control flow
• Record patterns – reduce boilerplate with practical, readable code
• Live Q&A – ask your questions and join the conversation

📢 Agenda:
18:30 – Doors open
19:00 – Presentation
20:00 – Q&A & networking

👥 Who should attend?

• Java developers (mid to senior level)
• Backend engineers and software architects
• Anyone curious about modern Java or News UK Tech
• True geeks welcome ?