Community
Meet, mingle, code
Beyond keynotes and labs, JavaOne is a three-day conversation. Use this page to pick the social, active, and creative events that match your style. Whether you’re chasing a new job, a library maintainer, or lifelong friends, these gatherings help turn chance introductions into ongoing collaborations for the Java community worldwide.
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Happy hour
Kick off Tuesday evening from 6:00–7:00 p.m. with a relaxed mingle in the JavaOne Pavilion. Grab a cold drink—our treat—chat about your latest project, and swap conference tips before jumping into Wednesday’s sessions. It’s the easiest way to turn hallway chats into lasting professional friendships for every Java enthusiast present.
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Attendee Party
Wind down Wednesday night, 7:00–10:00 p.m., at Devil’s Canyon Brewery. Enjoy award-winning craft beer, non-alcoholic options, and handheld bites from local food trucks. Live music, arcade stations, and skill-based challenges keep the energy high while you network with fellow coders, architects, and managers in a laid-back, industrial venue all night long.
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Game room
Need a mental reset between sessions? Head to the Game Room for quick rounds of pool, ping-pong, foosball, and arcade games. Friendly competition sparks fresh ideas and spontaneous mentorship. Whether you win or lose, you’ll leave with new contacts and a lighter mindset for the next technical deep-dive tomorrow.
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Photos with Duke
Duke, the Java mascot, will roam the conference venue each day. Catch him in the JavaOne Pavilion, in hallways, and at surprise pop-ups. Snap a photo, post with #JavaOne, and grab limited-edition stickers. It’s a lighthearted moment that unites veteran engineers and first-time attendees with a shared symbol of the language worldwide.
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Coffee cart
Morning, afternoon, or whenever you need a jolt, visit the pop-up coffee cart. Baristas craft espresso, pour-overs, and dairy-free specialties while you chat with peers about tooling, APIs, or last night’s code puzzle. Great coffee keeps the conversation flowing and fuels fresh thinking for the next breakout session all day.
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Lunch
Refuel without leaving the venue. Daily buffet stations feature fresh local fare, vegetarian and gluten-free picks, and grab-and-go desserts. Claim a table, compare session notes, and sketch solutions on the paper tablecloths. These midday meals turn casual chats into collaborations—and give you back precious minutes for afternoon labs and talks.
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Fun run
Lace up before Wednesday’s keynotes for a scenic 5K along Steinberger Slough on San Francisco Bay. Jog, power-walk, or stroll with Oracle engineers and community leaders. Swap performance tips—code and cardio—while enjoying sunrise views, fresh air, and a finisher’s badge that doubles as bragging rights back home for your team.
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Hackergarten
Bring your laptop and creativity to the community hackergarten. Form ad-hoc groups, tackle real-world challenges, and embrace peer-to-peer learning. Subject matter experts will share real world use-cases, Java feature deep-dives, and more so you level up your expertise for the next Java opportunity.
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Book signing
Grab a free signed copy and a quick chat with a JavaOne speaker during our casual book-signing session on Thursday. Titles range from fresh releases to timeless references, all bundled with firsthand insight. Quantities are limited, so swing by early and add a collector’s piece to your shelf soon—enjoy.
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Conquer the track
With the Oracle Red Bull Racing Simulator, you’ll test your skills on the Las Vegas Street Circuit and see how you stack up against Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda, all with guidance from your virtual race engineer and insights from Oracle Analytics Cloud.
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