News for JCP Members, Executive Committee Members, Specification Leads, and Java Community Leaders from the Program Management Office
New jcp.org Is Here
In June 2026, we launched the first phase of a major redesign of jcp.org, the site's first significant visual refresh since 2009. The modernized site introduces a cleaner layout, improved navigation, and accessibility updates designed to make JCP resources easier to find and use.
Read the article for more about the new design and the history of the jcp.org website.
Java Documentary and JavaOne 2026
The Java Documentary Premiere will take place on July 16, 2026, in Mountain View, California. The documentary tells the story of how Java became one of the most widely used and enduring technologies in software development. Limited tickets are available; reserve your ticket today if you will be in the area.
Community engagement remained strong throughout the spring, highlighted by the return of JavaOne and the annual JCP Community Party.
JavaOne returned to Redwood City, California, from March 17 to 19, 2026.
Thank you to all of you who made the conference so special, whether in person or virtually.
If you were not able to join us in March, watch the session recordings to catch up on key announcements, technical sessions, and community discussions from JavaOne 2026.
JCP Community Party and Awards
We hosted the annual JCP Community Party on March 17 at Amara Restaurant in Belmont, California. Thank you to everyone who was able to join us! It is always a pleasure to see the community come together and connect.
We announced the 2025 JCP Awards recipients. Congratulations to:
- Don Raab for receiving the JCP Member/Participant of the Year Award
- Hokkaido JUG for receiving the Java in Education Award
The JCP Executive Committee selected the winners in recognition of their exceptional contributions to the Java community, ranging from advancing open source innovation to inspiring the next generation of developers through education and community leadership.
Congratulations as well to all the nominees for their contributions and ongoing commitment to the Java community.
Watch the slideshow from the evening. We hope it brings back great memories and offers a glimpse into the event.
EC Meeting Updates
Who are the EC Members and what do they do?
Take a look at the article, Inside the JCP Executive Committee: Purpose, Structure, and Impact, to learn more about the function of the JCP EC.
The June public EC meeting took place on June 9, 2026. Thank you to everyone who joined the meeting and participated in the discussion. The recording and materials will be available later on jcp.org.
Interested in reviewing summaries from past EC meetings? You can find all EC meeting summaries published on our website dating back to June 2002.
Java in Education
Check out the new look and feel of the Java in Education Wiki page!
Through the Java in Education initiative, we have been collaborating with Java community leaders to inspire junior developers and students in their local communities to learn and use Java technology. This is a global, JUG-led effort supported by the JCP Program.
There are many ways to get involved in the initiative. If your JUG has stories or experiences to share, please reach out to us. We'd love to help highlight your JUG's involvement and achievements.
We are also working to increase the number of languages available for our materials. If you are interested in helping translate these resources into additional languages, please contact us at pmo@jcp.org. We are happy to help you get started. Your efforts can make a real difference for the next generation of developers learning Java!
Java Ecosystem
The mission of the Java Ecosystem working group is to educate and increase awareness around Java ecosystem third-party tools and libraries to increase adoption of modern release processes by third-party tool and library maintainers.
If you are a library maintainer and would like to present at a future meeting, please subscribe to the list and reach out to heather@jcp.org.
Java and AI
Java and AI is the latest initiative from the JCP Program Office and EC Members.
The group explores the intersection of Java and artificial intelligence, sharing knowledge and identifying opportunities for Java to better support AI and machine learning applications.
If you would like to present on Java and AI at your JUG, in your Java community, or at an event, use the presentation available in the Materials section of the wiki page.
