= Free Java Developer Room at FOSDEM 2014 =

'''NOTE: [[/CallForParticipation | Call For Participation is now Open]]''' - [[https://lists.fosdem.org/pipermail/java-devroom/2013-October/000042.html | See the original announcement here]]

'''Join us for this year's theme: "JVM melting pot"'''

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/2014|FOSDEM 2014]]

  * '''''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 [[https://fosdem.org/2014/about/|hackers]] over world famous Belgian [[https://fosdem.org/2014/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.

  * '''''What should I do next?''''';
    * Block your calendar NOW (If you can, try to arrive on Friday 31st and stay until Monday 3th)
    * And check back this page as we publish more details!

We would like to thank our sponsors who provided the funding to host the Libre Dinner for yet another year:

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== Key Dates ==

  * '''16th of October 2013''' - [[/CallForParticipation | Call For Participation Open]]
  * '''1st of December 2013, 23.59 CET''' - Call For Participation Closes.
  * '''6st of December 2013''' - Selected tracks announced on mailing lists.

  * '''31st of Janaury 2013''' - Meet in Brussels, Beer Event
  * '''1st of February 2013''' - FOSDEM day 1
  * '''1st of February 2013''' - [[/LibreDinner]]
  * '''2nd of February 2013''' - FOSDEM day 2
  * '''3th of February 2013''' - return home

== Meeting Details ==

  Please, see [[https://fosdem.org/2014/ | Fosdem website for details]]. In particular our [[https://fosdem.org/2014/schedule/track/java/ | schedule]].