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# Trash Talk - Exploring the memory management in the JVM


- **Date:** Friday, Jul 11, 2025
- **Time:** 13:40–14:10 (30 min)
- **Room:** Stage 10
- **Event:** World Congress 2025
- **Tags:** java, performance

## Description

In the realm of Java programming, understanding memory management and garbage collection mechanisms cannot only be helpful for optimizing performance and resource utilization but also in general will help you to use the right garbage collector for your application. This session will be about memory allocation, object lifecycle, and garbage collection strategies within the Java Virtual Machine (JVM). Attendees will gain insights into memory allocation strategies, object retention policies, and various garbage collection algorithms like generational and concurrent collection. So when you are interested in getting more knowledge about which garbage collector to use best for your application or about memory management in the JVM, this session is for you.

## Speaker

### [Gerrit Grunwald](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/@gerrit-grunwald)

Senior Developer Advocate at Azul Systems


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