JavaOne
Nothing says Java programmer like stiff, shiny black dress shoes. Just completed my first day at the JavaOne conference in San Francisco. Trying to make a good first-day impression with the shoes, slacks and dress shirt, when 99.9 percent of particpants are in jeans, t-shirst and sneakers. Not just particpants... presenters in same uniform. The conference is very well managed, and with about 15,000 participants, it has to be. Lots of guiders and helpers to keep the mob flowing along. And many of the guiders and helpers are probably the same age as the grandparents of most of the attendees. The day begins at 8:30am, and continues with meeting up to 11:00pm. Gory details at JavaOne .