Discover the Latest from the JCP at JavaOne 2013 Learn what's happening with the JCP program, JCP.Next, Adopt-a-JSR, meet the 11th Annual JCP Award nominees and potential new JCP Executive Committee (EC) members. There will be plenty of opportunities on Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday during JavaOne 2013. Also take a look at our blog to see the list of JCP-related sessions at JavaOne 2013.

Sunday 9/22/13 JCP Public Executive Committee Face-to-Face Meeting (aka JCP Community Meeting, as part of JavaOne User Group Sunday) Session IDs: UGF10364 and UGF10365 Open to Executive Committee Members and the Java Developer Community Location: Moscone West, Rooms 3020 and 3022 Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Monday 9/23/13 JCP Expert Group Meeting Room Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square - Email PMO for details Time: Open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM throughout the conference JCP Spec Leads can reserve the room in advance by sending an email to pmo@jcp.org. JCP, Expert Drop-in, at the Oracle Technology Network Java DEMOGrounds Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Grand Ballroom Time: 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM JCP.Next Panel Discussion Session ID: CON4667 Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Yosemite A Time: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM The 11th Annual JCP Awards Presentation and Party JCP members, JUG members, Adopt-a-JSR participants, JavaOne attendees... all are invited to the always anticipated JCP Party. This is the place to interact with colleagues from around the world--Expert Group members, Spec Leads of the most popular Java standards, JUG Leaders and EC members. Participants will enjoy spectacular views of the city in the evening, appetizers and drinks, pick up door prizes, enter our annual raffle and cheer on the recipients of the coveted JCP Program Awards. Plus a book signing session by Arun Gupta and photo opportunities with Duke. Register now to secure your spot! Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Cityscape (at the top of the Hilton Hotel) Time: 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM Please print and bring this invitation to the party. Tuesday 9/24/13 JCP Expert Group Meeting Room Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square - Email PMO for details Time: Open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM throughout the conference JCP Spec Leads can reserve the room in advance by sending an email to pmo@jcp.org. JCP, Expert Drop-in, at the Oracle Technology Network Java DEMOGrounds Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Grand Ballroom Time: 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM Meet the JCP Executive Committee Candidates Session ID: BOF4672 Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Imperial Ballroom A Time: 7:30 PM - 8:15 PM Adopt-a-JSR Workshop Session ID: BOF3884 Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Imperial Ballroom A Time: 8:30 PM - 9:15 PM Wednesday 9/25/13 JCP Expert Group Meeting Room Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square - Email PMO for details Time: Open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM throughout the conference JCP Spec Leads can reserve the room in advance by sending an email to pmo@jcp.org. JCP, Expert Drop-in, at the Oracle Technology Network Java DEMOGrounds Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Grand Ballroom Time: 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM JCP Meet and Greet Spec Leads, JCP Members, and Adopt-a-JSR participants are encouraged to stop by for an informal meet and greet. Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square, Union Square 13 Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Thursday 9/26/13 JCP Expert Group Meeting Room Location: Hilton San Francisco Union Square - Email PMO for details Time: Open 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM throughout the conference JCP Spec Leads can reserve the room in advance by sending an email to pmo@jcp.org.

Attend the Presentation of the 11th Annual JCP Awards   This year's JCP Award nominee list has been finalized, and the winners will be announced Monday evening during the annual JCP party at Cityscape, Hilton San Francisco Union Square.   This year's four award categories are Member of the Year, Outstanding Spec Lead, Most Significant JSR and Outstanding Adopt-a-JSR Participant.   The JCP Member/Participant of the Year shines the light on one individual who has shown the leadership and commitment that led to the most positive impact on the community.   The Outstanding Spec Lead highlights the individual who led a specific JSR with exceptional efficiency and execution.   The Most Significant JSR recognizes the most significant new JSR for the Java community (Java SE, Java EE or Java ME) in the past year.   The Outstanding Adopt-a-JSR Participant recognizes the Java User Group (JUG) that has made the most exemplary contribution through the Adopt-a-JSR program in the past year.   You can see a final list of the nominees and their backgrounds now.

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