JavaOne 2008 Press Kit

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JavaOne 2008 Press Kit

The 2008 JavaOne conference theme "Java + You" captures the role Java technology plays in powering compelling content and rich end-user experiences across all the "screens of your life." Whether it be web designers, scripters, content providers, consumers, or traditional developers, the 2008 JavaOne conference promises endless possibilities.

2008 JavaOne features a sold out Pavilion, some amazing new participants, and a curriculum program with over 370 technical sessions, birds of a feather, and hands on labs. The Java platform is the global standard that powers billions of devices and is now ready for the new creative audiences that have emerged in response to consumer demand for rich content -- who will join the Java ecosystem of more than six million developers to take Java technology in exciting new directions. 2008 JavaOne is the place for you to experience it all.

May 6-9, 2008
San Francisco, California
Moscone Center


Announcements


Highlights and Resources

About the JavaOne Conference
Learn everything you need to know about the 2008 JavaOne conference including information on registration, a complete show schedule, conference highlights and special events, and check out the full rundown of conference sponsors, speakers and exhibitors.

Key Java Stats

Java has become an integral part of our daily lives...

  • 20 million Java powered TV devices
  • 800M+ Java desktop computers, 91% of worldwide desktops
  • 2.1B Java enabled mobile devices
  • 3.5B Java cards
  • 6B total Java devices
  • 7M+ Project GlassFish downloads

And a vibrant environment...

  • 500K GlassFish downloads a month
  • 300K JDK 6 downloads a month
  • 48M JRE downloads/installs a month
  • 570M+ JRE Downloads in past 12 months - 65.5% CAGR in past 4 years (source: Sun, Omniture)
  • 8.3M+ JDK Downloads in past 12 months - 5.8% CAGR in past 4 years (source: Sun, Omniture)
The global Java Developer community keeps growing stronger...
  • 6.5M Java developers worldwide
  • 7,000 GlassFish developer community members
  • 75,000 registered GlassFish downloads
  • 30K Wireless Toolkit downloads a month
  • 50 new Java ME & SE product certifications a month by 110 licensees


Bios

Jonathan Schwartz

Chief Executive Officer and President

Rich Green

Executive Vice President, Software


Speaker Bios

The following Sun executives will host and lead daily general session presentations at JavaOne. View a detailed schedule

John Gage
Chief Researcher and Director of the Science Office, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Robert Brewin
Distinguished Engineer and Chief Technology Officer, Software, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Jeet Kaul
Vice President of Developer Products and Programs, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
James Gosling
Vice President and Sun Fellow, Sun Microsystems, Inc.

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Jacki DeCoster
Sun Microsystems, Inc.
415-294-4482
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Daniel Berthiaume
Sun Microsystems
415-385-2677
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