JVM Language Summit September 16-18, 2009 Sun Microsystems, Santa Clara campus Dear colleague: The 2009 JVM Language Summit is an open technical collaboration among language designers, compiler writers, tool builders, runtime engineers, and VM architects. We are sharing our experiences as creators of programming languages for the JVM, and of the JVM itself. We also welcome non-JVM developers on similar technologies to attend or speak on their runtime, VM, or language of choice. There are a number of traditional talks of various lengths, and plenty of time to interact with the other attendees in informal groups. This year there will be more opportunities for breakout sessions. About 75 language and VM implementers were able to attend last year—and 1/3 presented. As was the case last year, we expect that the talks will be available on InfoQ.com.

What’s at the Summit?

• Three days of technical presentations and conversations about programming languages and the JVM.
• Prepared talks by numerous visiting language experts, OpenJDK engineers, and other Java luminaries. Check the agenda for the full list.
• Many opportunities to visit and network with your peers.
• Da Vinci Machine Project memorabilia. (Useful for proving, to your grandchildren, that you were there.)
• A chance to help shape the future of programming languages on the JVM.

The logistics page has information useful to travelers.

Registration

The registration page will open soon at registration.jvmlangsummit.com (this will redirect to regonline.com).

Space is limited: This summit is organized around a single classroom-style room, to support direct communication between participants. There will be a mix of presentations of various lengths. We have reserved Sun’s largest conference room, which seats up to 90. If the available space fills up, presenters and implementors will be given priority.

To cover costs, we are charging a nominal conference fee when your non-speaker registration is confirmed.

Questions? Please send inquiries to inquire@jvmlangsummit.com.

Thanks for your support! We are looking forward to a great meet-up.