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If you could attend only one JavaOne conference, this would be the one to pick. It's the 10th birthday celebration of Java technology, and all four days and nights will be unforgettable. You're already scheduled to attend? The Sun Microsystems 2005 JavaOne conference site has all the latest info, and this article has some shortcuts for you. If you can't attend in person, you can hit it on the web. Stay glued for constant content updates and event coverage, live from the show, and check out JavaOne Online for past educational content. Most of the attendees will pick up their badges on Monday, June 27, starting at 7:00 a.m. at the Moscone Center, San Francisco. The earlier you arrive, the shorter the line. First, you'll go right into the kickoff General Session at 8:30 a.m. Don't miss this one, with John Gage, Jonathan Schwartz, Graham Hamilton, Bill Shannon, and Mark Hapner. Come Early, Start Sunday
If you want to start the conference a day early, attend the NetBeans Software Day, Sunday afternoon, June 26. The first 300 attendees will receive a free copy of the newly published NetBeans Field Guide. If you're a conference Alumni, feel free to drop by the Fireside Chat and Welcome Reception on Sunday, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Pavilion Reception area. (Sorry, this event is for conference Alumni only.) General Sessions: Up Early Each Day
Here's your chance to hear where the platform is headed from pioneers leading the way, including James Gosling, father of the Java programming language. General Sessions begin each day at 8:30 a.m. in Hall D. Have you ever been in a room with 10,000 of your compadres? It's a powerful experience. Also, this year's Flying Dukes T-shirt launching contest will occur during the General Sessions. Everyone gets a good laugh out of this audience-participation contest. Some even catch a flying T-shirt. Session Topics Galore
This year's JavaOne conference has eight Session Topics:
Yes, there's even a "Cool Stuff" track. Congrats to those presenting their cool creations from the edge. You've Got Questions, We've Got Experts
Make the most of opening day in the JavaOne Pavilion with a special day and evening reception. On Monday, June 27, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., ask the experts. Speakers from JavaOne conference sessions will be on hand to answer all your Java technology questions. Get the scoop on future products, and get inside tips you can't find anywhere else. Drop by the JavaOne Pavilion and Be Amazed
When you get a chance, hit the JavaOne Pavilion, in the "Celebrate the Power of Java" area. Here's a glimpse:
JavaOne After Dark Bash
Celebrate the 10th birthday of Java technology with developers from around the globe on Wednesday evening. Enjoy outrageous evening festivities where you can be entertained, relax, mingle, and unwind after a daylong immersion in Java technology. Here's your chance to meet up "live" with all those people you've known only through email. Enter the Coding Challenge
Is it time to benchmark yourself against the best Java technology developers in the world? The Coding Challenge is back. Powered again by the experts at TopCoder, the Coding Challenge brings developers together to compete with well-written code for prizes and fun. Apply what you've learned during the conference sessions to real-world programming problems in similar topics. The top performers will be recognized daily through grand prizes that will be awarded at the conference and announced on the JavaOne conference web site. In the onsite Competition Arena, participants use the Java programming language to code, compile, test, and submit solutions to problem sets. Throughout the day, each competitor's submission is scored for accuracy and the time it took to complete the problem. At the conclusion of each day's qualification round, the four individuals with the highest scores are invited back to compete head-to-head in battle for the grand prizes. From May 2 to June 29, access our online Practice Arena. NetBeans Software Day
Learn from the experts about what's happening with the NetBeans IDE and other Sun tools at the NetBeans Software Day. James Gosling, the father of Java technology, will discuss the future of Java developer tools. Also enjoy keynotes by Sun Fellow Graham Hamilton, Sun Distinguished Engineers Bill Shannon and Bob Brewin, and Tim Bray, co-inventor of XML. A reception will be held immediately after the event, so come meet with fellow NetBeans software enthusiasts and experience the growing NetBeans community at work. Need a Break?
You will. Try these destinations for extra fun. Browse the Java Bookstore and Retail Store This is convenience: You can go straight from a session you liked and pick up the book. Then visit the Java Retail Store to pick up your favorite Java memorabilia and keepsakes. Hang Space With so much serious business going down at the conference, this is the place to blow off some steam. Along with video games, The Blender makes a repeat appearance. This multimedia game show is a fusion of pop culture imagery, high technology, and stupefying intellect. It's located in the North Lobby Hang Space. Hello World[s] Java Book Stop by the "Celebrate the Power of Java" area to preorder a copy of Hello World[s]: From Code to Culture. You'll be entered into a raffle to win a free pass to the 2006 JavaOne conference, and you'll get a free Java mug. The first 50 book preorders will get a copy autographed by James Gosling. While you're in the Pavilion, sign up for the developer name capture. All names entered will be included in the book. Your Picture With Duke, the Java Mascot Go to the South Concourse to get your photo taken with Duke for free. Hit the Cyber Café to Power Up Liquid java, anyone? You might need help to keep going 24/4. Sleep on the plane. But just know, this is a JavaOne conference you'll never forget, and you'll be able to say, "I was there." Happy 10th birthday, Java technology. | ||||||||||||||
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