This is an in-person event. You will be emailed the QR code for entry to Red Hat CapitaSpring closer to the date of the event.
About:
Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) are redefining how developers build applications — from dynamic chat interfaces to intelligent agents. With the release of Spring AI, Java developers can now seamlessly integrate these capabilities into familiar Spring Boot projects.
In this hands-on workshop, we’ll move beyond basic prompts and explore how to:
- Leverage the Model Context Protocol (MCP) and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)
- Expose tools via annotations
- Structure and orchestrate agent workflows
- Connect agents to external data sources
— all using pure Java and Spring Boot.
🎙️ Speaker(s):
Jean - Vincent Gennade, (JV) is a Full-Stack Engineer at Zenika with over a decade of professional experience building robust, enterprise-grade applications. His expertise covers Java, Scala, Spring Boot, and Spark on the backend, complemented by frontend technologies like Angular and React. JV has architected and implemented distributed systems across a variety of industries, and brings deep hands-on experience with cloud platforms, CI/CD pipelines, and infrastructure automation. Passionate about continuous learning and AI adoption in engineering workflows, he brings a pragmatic perspective to building intelligent agents with modern Java frameworks.
Jai Prakash is a seasoned Senior Backend Developer at Zenika, specializing in Java, Spring Boot, and React with TypeScript. His career spans domains such as payments, logistics, and banking, where he has delivered high-impact, scalable backend solutions. Jai is also a strong advocate of community learning — he actively contributes to the local developer ecosystem by speaking at meetups, hosting knowledge-sharing sessions, and mentoring fellow engineers. His recent focus has been on integrating modern AI tooling into Java-centric architectures.
🛠️ What to Bring:
A laptop with Java 17+ and Spring Boot pre-installed
Basic knowledge of Spring Boot (recommended)
Curiosity to build, break, and experiment
🎯 Who Should Attend:
- Java developers curious about GenAI
- Spring Boot engineers looking to build intelligent features
- Tech leads exploring LLM integration
- Backend engineers wanting to stay ahead of the AI curve
📍 Venue:
This meetup is brought to you by Red Hat and Zenika at the formers, CapitaSpring office, Level 46.
Sign up with your email ID here to receive your custom QR code.
EVENT SCHEDULE:
6:30 PM: Registration
7:00 PM: Welcome and Introduction
8:00 PM: Networking
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