= Free Java Developer Room at FOSDEM 2019 =

'''NOTE: [[https://fosdem.org/2019/schedule/track/free_java/ | Please, see the schedule here]]'''
'''NOTE: [[https://wiki.debian.org/Java/DevJam/2019/Fosdem/LibreDinner | PDinner details]]'''

'''Join us for this year's theme: "Duke McRelease and the Alien Mindbenders"'''

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/|FOSDEM 2019]]

  * '''''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/about/|hackers]] over world famous Belgian 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 ==

  * '''12th of December 2018'''  - Call for Paper Closed
  * '''15th of December 2018''' - Selected tracks announced on mailing lists
  * '''1st of February 2019'''  - Meet in Brussels, Beer Event
  * '''2nd of February 2019'''  - FOSDEM day 1
  * '''2nd of February 2019'''  - [[https://wiki.debian.org/Java/DevJam/2019/Fosdem/LibreDinner | Free java DevRomm Libre Dinner]]
  * '''3th of February 2019'''  - FOSDEM day 2
  * '''4th of February 2019'''  - return home

== Meeting Details ==

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

=== 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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