In this episode of "A Bootiful Podcast," Josh Long interviews Sergi Almar, the founder of Spring IO, to discuss the upcoming Spring IO conference in Barcelona. They cover key themes such as AI, the new Spring Framework 7, and the presence of Rod Johnson and Juergen Hoeller. Sergi shares insights into the conference's growth, its focus on community, and efforts to involve younger developers. They also address practical details like the conference venue, sessions, and pre-conference meet-and-greets, encouraging attendees to connect and explore Barcelona.