> Markdown version of [/@ivar-grimstad](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@ivar-grimstad). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Ivar Grimstad Developer advocate for Jakarta EE focused on the evolution of enterprise Java. ## About Ivar Grimstad works as a developer advocate driving the evolution of enterprise Java. He focuses on helping developers navigate new release cycles and adopt modern server-side tools. In his work with Jakarta EE, he breaks down complex specifications into practical code demos. He frequently covers performance upgrades like virtual threads and the Jakarta Data specification, showing developers exactly what to expect in current and upcoming system releases. He writes about Java software development on his blog, Agile Java. ## Past Sessions ### World Congress 2025 路 July 9, 2025 Berlin, Germany - [The Evolution of Enterprise Java with Jakarta EE 11 and Beyond](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1562-the-evolution-of-enterprise-java-with-jakarta-ee-11-and-beyond) 路 30 min 路 馃帴 Watch recording ## Videos - [The Evolution of Enterprise Java with Jakarta EE 11 and Beyond](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1562-the-evolution-of-enterprise-java-with-jakarta-ee-11-and-beyond) 路 Ivar Grimstad - [Get Ready for Jakarta EE 10!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/380-get-ready-for-jakarta-ee-10) 路 Ivar Grimstad ## Links - [X](https://twitter.com/ivar_grimstad) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivargrimstad/) - [Blog](https://agilejava.eu)