The future of artificial intelligence is local. Increasingly, companies are turning to local AI models to ensure data privacy, offline capabilities, and independence from cloud providers. At JCON EUROPE 2025, the two-hour “AI-based optimization in expedition planning – a practice-oriented workshop” with Sven Ruppert will demonstrate exactly how to implement this in Java: high-performance, privacy-friendly AI features – directly in your own application, entirely without cloud services.
Focus on the Open-Source Project “Expedition Planner”
At the center is the open-source project “Expedition Planner”, a Java-based web application designed for planning and organizing expeditions. However, this isn’t just theory: participants will work on real-world use cases, integrating local AI models with Ollama, utilizing Langchain4j and Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to optimize task planning and equipment lists intelligently.
Results and Practical Content of the Workshop
- Know-how for integrating local LLMs into existing Java applications
- Techniques for using RAG to provide context-aware intelligence in software
- A deep understanding of why local AI is a true insider tip for data privacy and offline capability
- Methods for developing your own AI optimization features for real-world use cases
Java Expertise from Industry and Community
Sven Ruppert brings decades of experience in Java development – including work in the automotive, aerospace, and finance sectors, as well as for international organizations such as the UN and the World Bank. As an international speaker, technical author, and former Developer Advocate (JFrog, Vaadin), he excels at conveying complex topics clearly and practically. Participants benefit directly from his expertise – with techniques and approaches they can apply immediately in their own projects.
AI Potential for Java Developers
The workshop is designed for developers who want to integrate AI functionality into their Java applications without relying on cloud services. The knowledge imparted can be applied directly in internal tools, mission-critical systems, or high-performance applications.
Tickets and Registration
The number of participants for the “AI-based optimization in expedition planning – a practice-oriented workshop” at JCON EUROPE 2025 is limited. Early registration is recommended. Registration is available here.
