Kansas City Java User Group

Get involved

We encourage the Kansas City JUG community to get involved! There are several outlets which community members can use to interact with the rest of the community. Check us out below!

We have a passion for all things Java™

Whether you are a dedicated professional or a coding hobbyist, novice developer or seasoned engineer, programming student or lifelong learner, the Kansas City JUG is dedicated to bringing content to the community about all things on the JVM.

If you’re curious about Kotlin, juiced about Jakarta EE, stoked about Spring, or anything in between, our meetups span a variety of topics related to Java™ and other JVM-based technologies.

We feature speakers from the local community as well as internationally renowned speakers, authors, and industry leaders.

In addition to the informative topics, Kansas City JUG meetups give our members the opportunity to network with other developers and our great sponsors! Our other platforms facilitate interaction among our members. Feel free to dive in and share a topic, ask a question, find employment opportunities, or just socialize!

Meetups

Kansas City JUG hosts meetups on a monthly basis. Our typical meetups are on the 3rd Wendesday of the month. Occasionally, we host meetups on different days to accomodate speaker travel dates or avoid collision with other events (such as US holidays). To view and RSVP for upcoming events, please see our Meetup page.

Upcoming

Building Your Career in Java in 2026

**Abstract:** In this presentation Asher covers the current state of the market for Java Developers in the Kansas City region. Asher will talk about what skills Kansas City area employers are looking for and trends they are following as they are hiring Java Developers.

Additionally during this presentation Asher will cover resume and interview preparation. This can help you stand out when applying for a position and nail the interview that could lead to your next opportunity. Rather you are looking for a job now, preparing yourself during these uncertain times, or just get a better sense of where the market is now, this presentation is for you.

Speaker: Asher Baker is a recruiter for TEKSystems in Kansas City.

Thank you to TEKSystems for sponsoring!

Agenda: 5:30-6:15 pm Meet, greet & eat! 6:15-6:20 pm Java News 6:20pm Main presentation After presentation - social hour: Austins Bar & Grill | South Olathe 2103 E 151st St #2969, Olathe, KS 66062

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Sponsoring

We rely on sponsorship efforts for bringing speakers to Kansas City and assistance in facilitating a welcoming atmosphere atmosphere for our members. In exchange for sponsorship, our sponsors have the opportunity to join in the networking and social interaction with the members in attendance, as well as receive recognition for their sponsorship.