= Free Java Developer Room at FOSDEM 2011 =

'''Join us for this year's theme: "Java Sans Frontières"'''

[[ http://fosdem.org/2011 | {{ http://www.fosdem.org/promo/fosdem | FOSDEM, the Free and Open Source Software Developers' European Meeting }} ]]

Please join the most interesting and influential Java Developers from
all sectors of the Free and Open Source Java world at Europe's
premier FLOSS event: [[http://fosdem.org/2011|FOSDEM 2011]]

  * '''''Why FOSDEM?'''''
    * Engage in scintillating discussions with smart [[http://fosdem.org/2011/about/fosdem|hackers]] over world famous Belgian [[http://archive.fosdem.org/2010/beerevent|Beer]]
    * Join the [[http://archive.fosdem.org/2010/keysigning|Web of Trust]] by getting your [[http://lists.fosdem.org/pipermail/fosdem/2010-December/001119.html|strong new]] key [[http://fosdem.org/2011/keysigning|signed]]
    * Indulge in exquisite [[http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-unique-about-belgian-chocolate.htm|chocolate]]
    * Visit historic [[https://secure.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/wiki/Brussels|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 [[/LibreDinner|dinner]]
    * You will meet [[Java/DevJam/History|historic]] hackers in the evolution of Free Java
  * '''''What should I do next?''''';
    * Block your calendar NOW (If you can, try to arrive on Friday 4th and stay until Monday 7th)
    * Join the '''[[http://lists.fosdem.org/mailman/listinfo/freejava-devroom|freejava-devroom@lists.fosdem.org]]''' mailing list
    * '''DONE:''' Read the /CallForParticipation
    * '''DONE:''' Submit one (or more) 5, 25 or 50 minute talk proposal(s) by the 3rd of December.
    * Plan travel and [[http://fosdem.org/2011/practical/accommodation|accommodations]]
    * Join the conversation on [[http://www.oftc.net/oftc/|OFTC]] '''#openjdk'''

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== Key Dates ==

  * '''5th of November 2010''' - /CallForParticipation opens
  * '''17th of December 2010''' - /CallForParticipation closes (''was 3 December'')
  * '''21st of December 2010''' - Speakers notified on proposal acceptance (''was 10 December'')
  * '''10th of January 2011''' - Official FOSDEM schedule finalized
  * '''4th of February 2011''' - Meet in Brussels, Beer Event
  * '''5th of February 2011''' - FOSDEM day 1, /LibreDinner
  * '''6th of February 2011''' - FOSDEM day 2
  * '''7th of February 2011''' - return home

== Meeting Details ==

  * /CallForParticipation
  * /TalkSchedule
  * /JavaSpeakers
  * /DevroomSponsors
  * /LibreDinner

== Maps and Practical Information ==

  * Public Google Map of [[http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&msa=0&msid=202757282552853677922.0004432e4cedd73a04efc&ll=50.833915,4.375134&spn=0.081963,0.146255&z=13|FOSDEM sites]]
  * Train from [[http://www.brussels-bru.airports-guides.com/bru_airport_transport.html|BRU to Gare Centrale]]
  * Friday [[http://fosdem.org/2011/beerevent|Beer Event]]

== Photos, Slides and Videos ==

  * Wow was that fun!
  * Check the /JavaSpeakers page for posted slides (updated as we receive them)
  * Videos are, hopefully, coming soon
  * Thanks to Sarah for capturing the Free Java devroom in [[http://www.flickr.com/photos/28701026@N03/sets/72157625987669942/ |photos]]

[[http://www.flickr.com/photos/28701026@N03/5420750419/in/set-72157625987669942/|{{http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5258/5420750419_af4d3137e4.jpg|Free Java devroom 2011 group photo}}]]