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Attend OSCON for Free May 16-19 in Austin, TX
The O'Reilly Open Source Convention is just a few weeks away and we have free expo plus passes available. OSCON is the best place to sharpen your skills and discover important new trends, making you better at what you do and rekindling your love of all things digital. The Expo Plus pass includes access to the expo hall, all evening events, sponsored sessions and…
Added by Michael Levin on April 25, 2016 at 3:29pm — No Comments
What's 18F?
We encourage you to adapt 18F open source projects for your work and personal purposes, whether you’re a fellow federal employee or outside government. We’ve put together a list of some 18F repositories that might be especially… Continue
Added by Michael Levin on April 12, 2016 at 11:53pm — No Comments
Apply to Speak at Strata + Hadoop World in New York
September 26-29, 2016
New York, NY
Do you have a story waiting to be heard? A big idea to share? A skill to teach? Strata + Hadoop World has become the gathering place for those who work with and consume data. It’s where the industry charts a course towards better decision-making and navigating our connected, always-on world. Strata + Hadoop World showcases the cutting-edge science that’s making organizations worldwide… Continue
Added by Michael Levin on April 11, 2016 at 9:42am — No Comments
Hay Caramba! CFP for JavaOne Latin America 2016 extended!
https://www.oracle.com/br/en/javaone/call-for-proposals.html
Here's some info. The deadline is 4/18.
"Welcome to the Call for Papers for JavaOne Latin America,… Continue
Added by Michael Levin on April 7, 2016 at 1:00pm — No Comments
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