= Free Java Developer Room at FOSDEM 2013 =

'''Join us for this year's theme: "Free Java Momentum"'''

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/2013|FOSDEM 2013]]


  * '''''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
    * You will meet [[Java/DevJam/History|historic]] hackers in the evolution of Free Java

  * '''''Why FOSDEM?'''''
    * Engage in scintillating discussions with smart [[http://fosdem.org/2013/about|hackers]] over world famous Belgian [[http://fosdem.org/2013/beerevent|Beer]]
    * Join the ''Web of Trust'' by getting your strong key 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 (and check out the [[http://fosdem.org/2013/fosdem-spousespartners-tour-0|spouses/partner's]]  tour)

  * '''''What should I do next?''''';
    * Block your calendar NOW (If you can, try to arrive on Friday 3rd and stay until Monday 6th)
    * Join the '''[[http://lists.fosdem.org/mailman/listinfo/freejava-devroom|freejava-devroom@lists.fosdem.org]]''' mailing list
    * Read the /CallForParticipation
    * Submit one (or more) 45 minute talk proposal(s) by the 4th of January 2013, 23.59 CET.
    * Plan travel and [[http://fosdem.org/2013/transportation|accommodations]] (many people like to stay around the [[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Place|Grand Place]])
    * Join the conversation on [[http://www.oftc.net/oftc/|OFTC]] '''#openjdk'''
    * Please considering becoming one of our /DevroomSponsors

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== Key Dates ==

  * '''12th of November 2012''' - /CallForParticipation opens
  * '''4th of January 2013, 23.59 CET''' - /CallForParticipation closes
  * '''6th of January 2013''' - Speakers notified on proposal acceptance
  * '''10th of January 2013''' - Official FOSDEM schedule finalized
  * '''1rd of February 2013''' - Meet in Brussels, Beer Event
  * '''2th of February 2013''' - FOSDEM day 1, (perhaps a [[/LibreDinner|dinner]]?)
  * '''3th of February 2013''' - FOSDEM day 2
  * '''4th of February 2013''' - return home

== Meeting Details ==

  * /CallForParticipation
  * [[http://wiki.debian.org/Java/DevJam/2013/Fosdem/AcceptedTalks|Accepted Talks]] 
  * [[http://fosdem.org/2013/schedule/track/free_java_devroom|Talk Schedule]] (''note: moved to FOSDEM website'')
  * /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/2013/beerevent|Beer Event]]