= Free Java Developer Room at FOSDEM 2016 =

'''NOTE: [[/CallForParticipation | Call For Participation is now Open]] - [[https://lists.fosdem.org/pipermail/java-devroom/2015-October/000136.html | See the original announcement here]]'''

'''NOTE: [[/CallForParticipation | Deadline Extended]] - [[https://lists.fosdem.org/pipermail/java-devroom/2015-November/000142.html | See the original announcement here]]'''


'''Join us for this year's theme: "Participation"'''

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: [[https://fosdem.org/2016|FOSDEM 2016]]

  * '''''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/2016/about/|hackers]] over world famous Belgian [[https://fosdem.org/2016/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 30th and stay until Monday 2nd)
    * And check back this page as we publish more details!

== Key Dates ==

  * '''11th of December 2015'''  - Call for Paper Closed
  * '''10th of December 2015''' - Selected tracks announced on mailing lists
  * '''29th of Janaury 2016'''  - Meet in Brussels, Beer Event
  * '''30th of January 2016'''  - FOSDEM day 1
  * '''30th of January 2016'''  - [[/LibreDinner]]
  * '''31st of January 2016'''  - FOSDEM day 2
  * '''1st of February 2016'''  - return home

== Meeting Details ==

  Please, see [[https://fosdem.org/2016/ | Fosdem website for details]]. In particular our [[https://fosdem.org/2016/schedule/track/free_java/ | schedule]]. Also, be sure to not miss the [[/LibreDinner]] on Saturday!

=== Sponsors ===

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

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