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Kotlin Meetup Utrecht – Technology Decisions – Adoption of Kotlin – panel discussion

April 9, 2025 Past

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Hello, Kotlin enthusiasts!

Our next NLKUG meetup is happening on April 9th at the adesso Office, located at Wonderwoods, Jaarbeursboulevard 294, 3521BC Utrecht! Join us for an evening filled with great talks, networking, and a lively panel discussion on some of the hottest topics in the Kotlin community.

This event is RSVP-only, and seats are limited to 60 attendees, so be sure to secure your spot early. You can also let us know if you have any dietary preferences when you RSVP.

This meetup is a collaboration between adesso, Flock, OpenValue and Xebia bringing together some of the best minds in the industry. A big thank you to our fantastic partners for making this event possible!

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📍 Location:
adesso Office, Wonderwoods, Jaarbeursboulevard 294, 3521BC Utrecht

🕒 Timeline:

17:00 – Doors open, food & drinks 🍕
17:40 – Opening Remarks 🎙️
17:45 – Talk 1: “Making Significant Software Architecture Decisions” – Bert Jan Schrijver, OpenValue 💻
18:15 – Talk 2: “Welcome to the Family: Strategies to Adopt Kotlin in Your Organization” – Urs Peter, Xebia 💻
18:45 – break
19:00 – Panel Discussion: “Adoption of Kotlin & Technology Decisions in Companies” – Led by Patrick Akil 👥
20:00 – Networking & Drinks 🍻

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Talk 1: Making Significant Software Architecture Decisions
Bert Jan Schrijver – CTO @ OpenValue

Every architectural decision has a cost, and balancing trade-offs is at the core of any successful software architecture. But how do you decide between competing solutions, languages, or frameworks?

In this session, Bert Jan will explore the structured approach to making high-impact architecture decisions, helping you navigate through technical, organizational, and financial considerations. Learn practical strategies for evaluating trade-offs and ensuring the long-term success of your projects.

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Talk 2: Welcome to the Family: Strategies to Adopt Kotlin in Your Organization
Urs Peter – Lead Kotlin Engineer @ Xebia

Kotlin’s rise in popularity is undeniable, and its benefits are clear—especially for Java developers looking for a more concise and expressive language. But how do you transition from a side project to adopting Kotlin across your entire organization?

In this talk, Urs will share proven strategies for making Kotlin a first-class citizen in your company’s tech stack. Drawing from real-world experience, he’ll cover everything from technical preconditions and getting buy-in from developers and management, to integrating Kotlin into your QA toolchain and fostering an internal Kotlin community.

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Panel Discussion: Technology Decisions & Adoption in Companies
Led by Patrick Akil
In this engaging panel, we’ll dive deeper into how different organizations have approached adopting Kotlin and other technologies. Panelists will share their unique perspectives and experiences:

  • Urs Peter, Xebia, kotlin evangelist
  • Bert Jan Schrijver, OpenValue, aiding architecture decisions at a company-wide level
  • Jerre van Veluw, Port of Rotterdam, who recently decided on Kotlin, moving away from a Kotlin / Java mix.
  • Rick Ossendrijver, Picnic, who have decided to double down on Java.
  • Jeroen Gordijn, freelance software engineer, who has seen and helped different companies choose between core technologies
  • Panelist from Bol, who has been an early adopter of Kotlin at scale.

This discussion will be a unique opportunity to learn from companies at different stages of Kotlin adoption and decision-making.

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RSVP Now!
Don’t forget to RSVP to secure your seat—spots are limited! We can’t wait to see you there and discuss the future of Kotlin and software architecture.