Engage in an enlightening 32-minute panel discussion featuring key architects from Oracle's Java team. Gain insights into the past, present, and future of the Java Platform and Java Development Kit. Bring your questions about Java's design decisions and upcoming developments to this open Q&A session. Learn from experts including Mark Reinhold, Gavin Bierman, Mikael Vidstedt, and Ron Pressler as they discuss topics such as transitioning to Java 8 and 9, Compact Strings, upcoming feature clusters, Java Garbage Collection, and the enduring value of Java. Moderated by Sharat Chander, this panel offers a unique opportunity to explore Java's evolution and future direction with those shaping its development.