All: We already have some awesome proposals... but we want MORE! So we're giving you a little more time to get those talk proposals in. We have reserved some slots for quick lightning talks (5 min), these can be done spontaneously at the event, but please do let us know if you are attending and will likely want to do one, even if you are not 100% sure yet. That way we can better schedule the time slots. If you don't want to give a talk, but want to support speakers attending the Free Java devroom at FOSDEM 2011, please see our sponsoring campaign: http://pledgie.com/campaigns/14110 Original announcement with adjusted dates follows: Join us at FOSDEM 2011 to be part of our sessions where we'll discuss the state of Free Java! http://wiki.debian.org/Java/DevJam/2011/Fosdem Our theme is "Java Sans FrontiÃres" * Why Free Java technology is awesome * Standing on the Shoulders of Free Java * The future of Free Java The Call For Participation is OPEN NOW, but closes on the 17th of December... So send in a talk proposal today and join us in Brussels 5-6 February! Why FOSDEM? * Engage in scintillating discussions with smart hackers over world famous Belgian Beer * Join the Web of Trust by getting your strong new key signed * Indulge in exquisite chocolate * Visit historic Brussels within walking distance Why the Free Java DevJam? * This is the most significant non-commercial, neutral environment for Java developers to meet * Learn how to get involved in technical Free Java projects * We will not shy away from politics (especially this year)! * We will get together for an awesome dinner * You will meet historic hackers in the evolution of Free Java Please join the freejava-devroom@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx list for general discussion about the event. http://lists.fosdem.org/mailman/listinfo/freejava-devroom To submit a formal Talk Proposal follow the guidelines at http://wiki.debian.org/Java/DevJam/2011/Fosdem/CallForParticipation Respectfully, Andrew Haley GCJ Maintainer, GNU Classpath, IcedTea & OpenJDK Developer. Andrew John Hughes IcedTea Maintainer, GNU Classpath Maintainer, OpenJDK & GCJ Developer Christian Thalinger OpenJDK developer, former CACAO Maintainer Mark Wielaard GNU Classpath Maintainer, GCJ, IcedTea & OpenJDK contributor. Tom Marble Java Libre hacker, Former OpenJDK Ambassador
