Java User Groups

What Is a JUG?

A Java User Group (JUG) is a group of people who share a common interest in Java technology and meet on a regular basis to share technical ideas and information. The actual structure of a JUG can vary greatly -- from a small number of friends and coworkers meeting informally in the evening to a large group of companies based in the same geographic area. Regardless of the size and focus of a particular JUG, the sense of community spirit remains the same.

Getting Started

If you are new to the JUG program, you can search for a local group by country name or view JUG locations, leaders, and web sites on an interactive Google map. Once you find a JUG that you are interested in, check out its web site or contact the JUG owner to find out more about that group's focus and format. If no JUG is available in your area, consider starting one with these instructions from Java Champion and JUG leader Ahmed Hashim of Egypt.

Existing Members

As always, you can post and edit your local JUG listing or add an event to the bulletin board. Updating your listing often is the best way to attract new members by showing a high level of activity. If you have any questions, refer to the JUG FAQ for guidance.

What's New?

Sun JUG Events at the JavaOne Conference

Sun hosts special events for JUGs at the annual JavaOne conference, including a Birds-of-a-Feather (BOF) session for JUG leaders. Look for announcements on the java.net JUGs home page.

Community JUGs at java.net

The community JUGs at java.net are run by volunteers from the Java community who have partnered with Sun and the java.net governing board. JUG events take place worldwide.

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