Welcome to the Java User Groups Community

Java User Groups (JUGs) are volunteer organizations that strive to distribute Java-related knowledge around the world. They provide a meeting place for Java users to get information, share resources and solutions, increase networking, expand Java Technology expertise, and above all, drink beer, eat pizza and have fun.

The Java User Groups Community is the meeting point for JUGs, helping promote the expansion of the worldwide Java Community. Here, you'll see fresh and timely online content targeted for Java User Groups, and share your experience with other JUGs. JUG leaders and JUG members - from expert developers to Java newbies - can share information about creating, joining and running a JUG. And because of a strong partnership between the JUGs Community and Sun Microsystems Technology Outreach Group, you'll also have direct access to Sun's best JUG resources, from speakers to information to giveaways.

So, whether you're already part of a JUG, looking to join one, or if you're interested in creating your own local group, you've come to the right place! Welcome to the Java User Groups Community!

Take a look at the JUGs Community Objectives, to learn how your JUG can benefit from participation in this community!

Five new graduations from all over the world
Five different countries from three continents are represented in this batch of JUG projects graduations! The worldwide JUGs Community is very close to reach the 400 JUGs thanks to the help of the Java User Group do Instituto de Computacao (JugIC - Brazil), Illawarra JUG (Australia), Sweden JUG (SEJUG - Sweden), Comunidad Java de Chile (Chile) and the Politechnic of Wroclaw JUG (PWr JUG - Poland)

Espirito Santo state JUG (esjug - Brazil) graduated from the incubator
On last December, the JUGs Community started a campaign to refresh and cleanup its incubator, the place where new JUGs experiment the java.net infrastructure. The ESJUG, as long others that we'll announce here, is one of the first JUGs that have been graduated from the incubation status. Thanks to that, they can use the 100% of the java.net power, such as the ability to start new subprojects.

JUG Leaders' BOF at JavaPolis: December 13th, 7.30-8.30 pm
The JUG community provides a BOF at the JavaPolis 2007. Notable attendees/speakers include: Fabrizio Gianneschi (java.net JUG Community Leader), Stephan Janssen (Belgian JUG), Paris Apostolopoulos (Hellenic Greek JUG), Klaasjan Tukker (Dutch NL JUG), Bruno Bossola (JUG Torino), Van Riper (Silicon Valley Web Developer JUG), Michael Hüttermann (JUGC, java.net JUG Community Leader), Radoslaw Holewa (Polish JUG), Christophe Jollivet and Eric Siber from http://java.developpez.com, Aaron Houston (Program Coordinator) from Sun Microsystems, and many many many others.
  (Dec 13, 2007)

JUGs profiles Google Maps
Silicon Valley Web Developer JUG Lead Mike "Van" Riper created a map with active JUGs worldwide. Please post to the JUGs leaders mailing list if you want to be added.
  (Sep 03, 2007)

JUG Leaders BOF at Jazoon Conference
Members of the JUGs Community are invited to the next JUG Leaders BOF, which will occur on next June, 26 during the Jazoon Conference at Zurich (Switzerland). It will be a special opportunity to discuss a lot of JUG-related topics, be update about the latest java.net initiatives and, last but not least, to see the new three Community Leaders for the first time together on the stage. Don't miss it!
  (Jun 21, 2007)

JUG events overview
Add your JUG event now or look for events nearby!

Community at JavaOne 2007
During JavaOne JUG Leaders from all over the world met in San Francisco. The java.net Community Corner in the JavaOne Pavilion was a fantastic place for meeting each other continuously, exchanging intimately and enjoying small presentations. A JUG dinner was sponsored by Sun Microsystems. The JUGs met and discussed in an own BOF.

Announcing the Fifth Annual Duke's Choice Awards!
The JUG Community is encouraged to submit their Java Projects and Applications. There is a global search to find the coolest Java technology innovations on the planet. Last year's winner in the Healthcare category: JUG Sardegna Onlus SMS Alerts
  (Jan 17, 2007)

JavaPolis Interview: Stephan Janssen
Juggy has blogged about his interview with Stephan, at JavaPolis. Stephan talks a lot about JUGs, the history of BeJUG, and gives hints for how to maintain a successful, independent group. Some good points on starting a steering group, maintaining continuity, neutrality, and importance of the English language for bridging communities.

Two meetings in a month at JUG Milano
January 2007 is a special month at JUG Milano: we will have two guests in a week, and two very important guests: Dennis Reedy and Jonas Boner. January 11, Dennis Reedy will present "Dynamic Services: Architecting for change" and January 18, Jonas Boner will present "Distributed Computing Made Easy: How To Build a POJO-based Data Grid"
  (Jan 07, 2007)

How to make a Successful Java User Group
After talking with JUG-Leaders all over the world Ahmed Hashim of Egyptian Java Users Group suggests points on how to make a successful Java User Group. If you have an inactive user group, or when you are going to establish a new user group, check out these tips.

CT JUG Holiday Party - Sun Spots demo
Java Evangelist Angela Caicedo stopped by Connecticut Java User Groups holiday party to talk about Sun SPOTs.

Jugging in Place
Where can you snack on free pizza, get some freebie books, mingle with other Java knuckleheads, and bone up on the latest fashion trends in Javaland - all these being just a drive away from your home? If you answered JavaOne, then you weren't paying too much attention to the question. Give yourself a wedgie and say "Jumanji".

Atlanta JUG Interview
A new JUG Profile interview is in. Come read Burr Sutter talk about his Users Group in Atlanta, Georgia, USA.

We're on a Roll: Read about Mexico JUG JavaUP!
Come read about JavaUP: a 400+-member Java Users Group started in Mexico City. An interview with Jorge Vargas.

Third JUG Profile: CEJUG, Brasil
We're on a roll! Come read Felipe Gaucho tell us about the CEJUG, in Ceara, Brasil.

JUG Profile: javaBin
After a long pause, we've published a new JUG Profile. Come learn about Norway's Java Users Group: javaBin

Announcing Juggy
The JUGs community is proud to announce its new mascot: Juggy, the Java Finch. Read all about it here.
  (Jun 23, 2005)

What do you think about advertising your JUG's activities here?
We intend to publish news, advertise projects and let everyone know about the exciting things your JUG is doing. To make your community's activities public to the world , just send an e-mail to esilva@dev.java.net. We will evaluate your message and publish it as soon as possible.

Edgar Silva
Java User Group World Community
  (Nov 06, 2006)

Join the JUG leaders mailing list
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Java User Groups Wiki
Our wiki is a great way to promote your user group meetings and allow members to share valuable information. Currently the AustinJUG, BeJUG, JavaBahia, SanDiegoJUG, RichmondJUG, and SouJava projects are taking advantage of our wiki space.