Dublin Java User Group

We are looking for topic suggestions for the November conference. What topics or themes would you like to see or for that matter is there anything else you would like to see included, covered or involved in some way.

Last year we got a pretty good reception and the schedule went down well, so hopefully it was not a fluke or coincidence.

We also want to increase the numbers - this means we can get better speakers and more coverage within the community and ultimately that will help DubJug prosper, so suggestions for promoting the event are also welcome

Don't forget to register for Thursday's Technology Briefing, if you haven't done so already. You'll learn about the latest developments in Sun's strategy and product roadmaps and get the opportunity to meet with Sun technology experts.

Sun Technology Briefing

Thursday 29th May (10am - 2pm) Sun Microsystems, Boole House, East Point Business Park, Dublin 3

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Just heard on the grapevine that there are a few free for the IOTC event available:

100 tickets for the IOTC up for grabs on Wednesday – the offer will be sent out to the IOTC mailing list – terms are these:

1. first come first served basis. Once there gone, that’s it.
2. the tickets must be order by a company
3. the company must buy one full priced ticket at 189.00

The next Java meetup will take place on Tuesday the 17th of June. As the forum bar is under renovation we will move down the street to Thomas Reeds (opposite City Hall). The meeting will take place at the usual time of 19.30.

The date is a slight departure from the usual 2nd Tuesday of each month, so make a note in your diary. Reminders will be sent a few days before the meeting.

This article is republished, having been featured on Javalobby as JavaLobby's Top 10 Articles of 2008 - Ed

I was at an awesome presentation yesterday at JavaOne of the long tail of Java tools that not many people have come across, which I had to share. So, in no particular order, and with my own emotive comments:

The May meetup will take place on Tuesday 13th in the Forum bar on Lord Edward Street (opposite Dublin Castle/City Hall - Google Maps). Jake will be back fresh from JavaOne and promises to have loads of Swag to give away. We'll also be setting the agenda for the next few months.

All are welcome.

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