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What is TheServerSide Java Symposium?

TheServerSide Java Symposium is a community-created and community-driven enterprise Java event. Developed by the minds behind TheServerSide.com, the Web's largest enterprise Java community, the Java Symposium is an intensive educational experience that will catch you up on essential development technologies, give you expert insight into today's most relevant frameworks, and teach you practical, real world ways to architect, develop, and maintain effective Java-based applications and systems.

When is TheServerSide Java Symposium?

The 8th annual Java Symposium is being held March 18-20, 2009 at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Where is it being held?

TheServerSide Java Symposium is being held at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas. Visit the Hotel & Travel page for information on booking a room and saving 5% off your flight!

Who will be speaking?

The line-up at TheServerSide Java Symposium is comprised of the biggest names in the Java community. Hear from over 45 of the industry's top authors, founders, and community definers. Visit the Speakers page for more information about who is presenting.

What does it cost?

We encourage you to reserve your seat early to lock in the lowest price ($1395 before January 16). Have you attended TheServerSide Java Symposium before? Are you a student? You might be eligible for a discount: Find out!

Registration Fee:
Before January 16, 2008: $1395 (Save $300 now!)
January 17 - February 22, 2009: $1595
After February 22, 2009: $1695

Can I reserve my seat now and pay later?

As many organizations are still finalizing their ’09 budgets, we know it’s tough to get approval to attend now. No worries. Simply email or call your Delegate Relations rep, Jackie Anderson janderson@techtarget.com 781-657-1380, tell her to save your spot now, lock in your early bird savings of $300, and Jackie will call you after the new year to confirm your attendance.

What forms of payment are accepted?

You can pay by Visa, Mastercard, Discover, Check, or Wire/Bank Transfer. If you select to pay by Check or Wire/Bank Transfer, payment is due within 30 days of registration and must be received by March 17, 2009.

Paying by Check:
Make checks payable to TechTarget, include copy of your invoice and remit to:
TheServerSide Java Symposium
c/o TechTarget
P.O. Box 845427
Boston, MA 02284-5427

Paying by Purchase Order:
When registering please select to "pay by check" and email Jackie Anderson a copy of your purchase order. When sending a check please make the check payable to TechTarget and remit to the address above.

Paying by Wire/Bank Transfer:
Please contact Jackie Anderson for Wire/Bank Transfer instructions.

How do I register?

You can register through our online registration system by clicking here.

How do I make changes to my registration?

You can login and make changes to your registration by clicking here. Use your login (email address) and password that you created while registering. If you would like to substitute your seat, cancel, or are having any difficulties updating your registration, please contact Jackie Anderson.

How do I get a receipt and confirmation after registering?

When registering online you will have the opportunity to print confirmation of your registration. You will also receive a confirmation email with registration details and payment information. Please contact Jackie Anderson if you have any questions.

What kind of Java professionals attend the Java Symposium?

Anyone and everyone involved in the architecture, development and deployment of Java-enabled applications for the Enterprise will benefit from attending the Java Symposium. Last year, over 500 Java professionals convened, representing every career stage, from newbie to seasoned professional.

Why should I attend?

You need real skills that will help you deal with today's real development challenges. TheServerSide Java Symposium gives development teams, and their managers, those skills - Practical ways (and code demonstrations!) to deal with new languages, emerging security threats, increasing performance demands and shifting data requirements.

TheServerSide Java Symposium is:

  • Independent & Secular: TheServerSide Java Symposium is the only Java conference that offers a secular take on the key Java topics - with absolutely no vendor or open source project bias. Created by TheServerSide.com, we have no hidden agenda - Just a commitment to providing well-rounded, useful information so you can evaluate your choices in a realistic way, and make the decision that works best for your organization, your projects and your career.
  • Enterprise Java-focused: We have a targeted focus on enterprise Java - allowing us to offer in-depth information from all angles on the topics that matter most to you.Don't be fooled by padded agendas full of information you don't need.
  • Intimate learning environment: At TheServerSide Java Symposium, you won't be herded like cattle from session to session. You can attend each and every session you're interested in (Without waiting in line!). With a speaker to attendee ratio of 1:10, you have real opportunities to interact with the industry luminaries you're here to see.

How can I convince my boss that I should attend the Java Symposium?

Here are some great reasons to share with your boss to convince him/her that the Java Symposium is a smart investment:

  • Costing nearly 50% less than other industry conferences, and offering a speaker to attendee ratio of 1:10 and over 50 sessions, panels and keynotes, TheServerSide Java Symposium is by far the best value for your money.
  • TheServerSide Java Symposium is the first enterprise Java conference of the year - It's your best chance to get your development queue on track, and keep it that way.
  • TheServerSide Java Symposium is the only conference that offers a secular take on the key Java topics with no vendor or open source bias. We aim to give you well-rounded, in-depth information, so you can evaluate open source and vendor solutions in a practical way, and make an informed decision that works for your projects.
  • TheServerSide Java Symposium is the only Java conference exclusively focused on the enterprise. Each session has been handpicked by the editorial staff of TheServerSide.com to provide valuable, useful information to enterprise Java developers and their teams.
  • We have conference speakers who are the absolute top experts this industry has to offer. Pick the brain of the Java community's foremost experts - With a speaker to attendee ratio of 1:10, you have real opportunities to interact with the speakers you're there to see.Get answers to your specific questions and exclusive insight into the roadmaps of the technologies you use everyday.
  • You're not worried about where the industry will be in 10 years, and you don't need a high-level academic explanation on the state of the market - You need real skills that will help you deal with today's real development challenges. TheServerSide Java Symposium gives development teams, and their managers, those skills to deal with new languages, emerging security threats, increasing performance demands and shifting data requirements.
  • Education helps project managers cope with today's IT realities: smaller budgets, fewer developers and looming deadlines. Attending TheServerSide Java Symposium is the most cost-effective way to obtain education, rather than spending months reading books and articles, or browsing websites.
  • Investing in employees' education is the best way to reward top employees, keep morale high, and show that the company is committed to people's growth.

For more reasons to attend, visit the Top 10 Reasons to Attend.

What are Fireside Chats?

Fireside Chats are small, informal discussions between Java Symposium attendees and experts. Get solutions to challenges you may be facing and take home expert insight that will improve your projects. Fireside Chats are discussion-based; No slides allowed! If you have an idea for a Fireside Chat, please email your suggestion to Karen Travelo.

What are Project Reports?

New this year, Project Reports are 15-minute presentations on the state of various open source projects.

Are you actively involved in an open source project? TheServerSide Java Symposium is offering you the opportunity to tell the Java community about your project.We’ve set aside a number of 15-minute slots for you to get others interested in what you’re doing.Tell us why you and your contributors started the project, what problems it is intended to address, where it stands now, and why your vision is for its future.Whether you’re working on Tapestry, Wicket, Seam, or any one of the hundreds of active open source projects, this is your opportunity to get the word out. Suggest your idea to Karen Travelo.

What do I do about a hotel?

Caesars Palace is offering discounted rates for Java Symposium attendees for reservations booked by February 25, 2009. The rate is currently $229/night plus 9% tax (tax is subject to change). Visit the Hotel and Travel page for more details or contact Jackie Anderson if you have any questions regarding hotel accommodations.

What if I have to cancel?

Registration refund requests received before February 13, 2009 are entitled to a full refund. Requests received between February 14, 2009 and March 17, 2009 will be granted 25% of the paid registration fee. No cancellation requests will be accepted after March 17, 2009. Request for a refund must be sent via email to Jackie Anderson at janderson@techtarget.com.

Are there any discounts available?

  • Have you attended TheServerSide Java Symposium in the past? Please contact Jackie Anderson for your past attendee code.
  • Group Registration Rebate: Companies sending 5 employees are eligible to receive a $500 rebate, while companies sending 10 or more employees are eligible for a $1,500 rebate. Requests for rebates must be received via email by March 25, 2009, to Jackie Anderson. Rebates will be mailed on or before May 20, 2009.
  • Refer-a-Friend Reward: Know a couple people who would benefit from attending TheServerSide Java Symposium? Refer two colleagues and get a $100 gift card onsite. All registrants receive an email that outlines the Refer-a-Friend program details and includes a special referral code to give to friends and colleagues. Credit can only be given to referrals that result in registration and cannot be applied to anyone already registered. This offer cannot be combined with the Group Registration Rebate.
  • Java User Group Discount: Discounts are available for Java User Group members. Please contact Tracie Berardi if you would like to connect with TheServerSide Java Symposium and receive a discount for your members.
  • University Discount: With proper ID, university students, faculty and staff members are eligible for a discount – contact Jackie Anderson for more information. We are also looking for a few student volunteers. Volunteering at TheServerSide Java Symposium is an excellent way to experience Java in action, and to network with other Java pros.

Please note: These offers may not be combined.

What is TheServerSide.com?

TheServerSide.com is a community-driven, dynamic resource for enterprise Java architects and developers. The site provides daily news, Tech Talk interviews with key industry figures, design patterns, discussion forums, satire, tutorials, and more. While others sites report on topics after they become hot, our community is a place where innovations in technology are first revealed and discussed, often years before traditional media catches on. TheServerSide.com doesn’t just serve enterprise Java professionals, it’s a significant contributor to the evolution of enterprise Java itself. Visit www.TheServerSide.com today. Membership is free!

When/Where is TheServerSide Java Symposium-Europe 2009?

Last year's event was held June 18-20, 2008 in Prague, Czech Republic. We're still finalizing plans, but we will probably return to Prague in October of 2009.

Our sister site, Ajaxian.com holds The Ajax Experience conference. Last year's event was held September 29 - October 1 in Boston, Massachusetts. Visit The Ajax Experience site for more information. Java Symposium attendees receive $200 off the registration fee! Contact Jackie Anderson for your discount code.

Who can I contact if I have questions about TSSJS?

Mailing Address
TheServerSide Java Symposium
c/o TechTarget
117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800
Needham, MA 02494 USA

 

Save $300, get a FREE book
and more useful information:

  • Register now to save $300 off the registration fee. Early Birds pay only $1395 through January 16 (vs. $1695).
  • The first 50 people to register can select a free book from our extensive library. Book titles include Spring Recipes, Beginning Groovy and Grails and more.
    Click here to register    .
  • Save on your hotel room at Caesars Palace by booking before February 25. Visit the Hotel and Travel page for details on traveling to Las Vegas, including 5% off any jetBlue flight!

Attend with Colleagues

Refer 2 friends to TheServerSide Java Symposium and receive a $100 gift card. Team discounts are available for teams of 5 or more.
Learn more.

Calling all JUGs!

Belong to a Java User Group? Get involved, promote your JUG, and come out to the Java Symposium. Contact Tracie Berardi for details, including a discount for your members.