(5202) Where Will Tomorrow's Innovation Come From in Enterprise Java?

Keynote speech

Tuesday, 2008-06-24, 10:30 - 12:30, Arena 5

Rod Johnson - SpringSource (speaker)

Topics

• Web application frameworks
• Integration and interoperability frameworks and techniques
• Application servers

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Abstract

It's clear that we are headed for continued change in enterprise Java. Business 
requirements are changing, with the rise of SOA and a richer web experience. 
Scripting languages and productivity frameworks such as Ruby on Rails are 
placing welcome pressure on enterprise Java to enable developers to deliver 
results quicker. The traditional application server seems less and less relevant 
in today's environment--especially as transformational technologies such as OSGi 
move to center stage.

In this keynote, Rod Johnson will consider where tomorrow's innovation will come 
from in enterprise Java. How will the role of the JCP change? Will other 
standards bodies play a role? Will end users be more empowered--and how can you 
help to shape the future? How will the continued rise of open source affect the 
platform--especially with Sun's recent embrace of open source, and the emergence 
of a significant and sustainable open source industry?