This month we are celebrating [15 years of Kotlin](https://blog.jetbrains.com/kotlin/2026/07/kotlin-turns-15-celebrate-the-kotlin-effect/). We'll be at [Hippo Digital](https://hippodigital.co.uk/) with several talks from local developers building cool stuff with Kotlin. **1️⃣ How Kotlin is accelerating the ARNS programme at MOJTalk** At the Ministry of Justice, Probation Digital uses Kotlin and Spring Boot as the standard tech stack for APIs and backend services. Learn how the ARNS (Assess risks, needs and strengths) programme is using Kotlin to accelerate delivery of new services critical to the everyday work of staff throughout the justice system. **James Boobier** is a Lead Consultant and Software Engineer at Hippo. He is currently a tech lead at the Ministry of Justice and has over 10 years of experience building software for government projects. **Agenda** * 17:30 Event opens 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ * 17:30 Food arrives 🍕 * 17:30 Eating and Networking 🍽️ 💬 * 18:00 Event starts 🎬 * 18:10 Talks from local developers 🗣️ * 20:00 Event closes, optional drinks at The Brew Society 🍻

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