The Java Revolution: Year Two

Speaker: Lew Tucker, Director of ISV Relations & Development, Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Abstract: Java is moving at incredible speed. Since its introduction at SunWorld in May of 1995, Java has been embraced by over 200,000 developers, and thousands of applets and more than 500 Java software products are now entering the marketplace. Both large and small companies are rapidly adopting Java for a strategic advantage. This session will review the past year and look ahead toward what is to come, highlighting the effect the new 100% Pure Java Initiative will have on application development.

Time: Wednesday, 4/2; 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Place: Room 123

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Funding Java Start-Ups: Perspectives from the Venture Capital Community
(Industry Panel)

Moderator: Lew Tucker, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Panel includes: Kevin Harvey, Benchmark
Ann Winblad, Hummer Winblad Venture Partners
Ted Schlein, Kleiner, Perkins, Caufield and Byers

Abstract: This panel will consist of three leading venture capitalists that will review the state of funding for Java companies. The panelists will talk about what they are looking for and the advice that they are giving to the companies that they will eventually fund.

Time: Wednesday, 4/2; 12:15 pm - 1:15 pm
Place: Room 123

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Down to Business

Speaker: Alex D. Zoghlin, Neoglyphics Media Corporation

Description: Companies doing business with Java.

Abstract: How are companies using Java? This session will showcase large scale applications that are deployed today. There will be an overview of what these companies experienced in developing the applications, providing answers to questions such as: What are the scaleability issues surrounding Java? What development challenges were met? What cost benefits of moving to Java do the companies see?

Time: Wednesday, 4/2; 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Place: Room 123

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Business Applications: Financial Services

Speakers: Yanni Kalajakis, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Eric Mathre, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Bill Adamowski, Norwest Mortgage, Inc.
David Blumberg, NetAccess
Frank Greco, Crossroads Technologies, Inc.

Abstract: What hot trends and applications have evolved with Java in Financial Services? At this session you'll find out what's hot, what applications have been developed and how customers are using these applications.

Time: Thursday, 4/3; 10:00 am - 11:00 pm
Place: Room 123

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Business Applications: Telecommunications
(Industry Panel)

Moderator: Lawrence Hagerty, GTE, Data Services, Inc.
Panel: Miles Moore, Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Description: A case study of the use of Java within the telecommunications industry.

Abstract: With increasing competition and evolving market demands, the Telco industry and its service providers are facing new challenges daily. This panel will describe how solution providers are succeeding in these areas with the power and flexibility of Java in applications such as customer care, billing and switching.

Time: Thursday, 4/3; 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Place: Room 123

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Business Applications: Health Care
(Industry Panel)

Moderator: John Ryan, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Speakers: Neil de Crenscenzo, IBM
Jim Hollister, Oracle
Mickey Hollison, Lotus
Kang Wang, Children's Hospital

Description: Industry panel on applications deployed in the health care industry.

Abstract: Java's "Write Once, Run Anywhere" attribute helps the health care industry solve one of its most critical information needs by connecting its disparate and disconnected data centers. Health care organizations are collaborating to share patient information among hospitals, clinics and HMOs. Using Java as the development platform provides the capability for health care organizations to stay competitive with faster, real-time access to critical medical technology information.

Time: Thursday, 4/3; 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm
Place: Room 123

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Betting on Java: Building and Deploying Large Scale Java Services
(Industry Panel)

Moderator: Gregory Dennis (via World Network LLC)

Abstract: Is Java just for developing applets, or simple applications, or is there a role for it in building and deploying large scale applications? This session will convince you that Java is ready for mission critical applications. The challenges of building a large scale application will be reviewed and concrete suggestions will be offered on ways to meet technical challenges.

Time: Thursday, 4/3; 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm
Place: Room 123

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Transforming the Enterprise: Sun's Internal Deployment of Java Computing

Speaker: Bill Raduchel, VP of Planning and Development and CIO, Sun Microsystems, Inc.

Abstract: Sun Microsystems didn't just invent Java. It is utilizing the software platform in a critical role within Sun's internal network. Come and meet the team that is deploying Sun's own company-wide Java solution. Hear their forthright accounting of the problems solved and the challenges ahead.

Time: Friday, 4/4; 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Place: Room 123

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Java Devices: Beyond the Desktop
(Industry Panel)

Moderator: Eileen Tso, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Panel includes: Juan Carlos Soto, Diba, Inc.
Jim Groff, Apple Computer, Inc.
Lew Turnquist, Nortel
David Loadman, Telxon Corporation
Phil Goldman, WebTV Networks, Inc

Abstract: The advantage of Java's "Write Once, Run Anywhere" environment has promised the proliferation of Java Computing onto non-traditional computing devices such as pagers, cell phones, set-top boxes, and even Smart Cards or watches. The industry has already demonstrated the flexibility of Java computing into Smart Cards, and this session will validate the evolution of the promise by discussing real-world implementations of non-traditional devices.

Time: Friday, 4/4; 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Place: Room 123

Java and Legacy Systems
(Industry Panel)

Moderator: Adam Abramski, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Panel: Dennis Minium, XDB Systems
Dave Johnson, OpenConnect Inc.
Ric Mershon, Client Server Technology Inc.

Abstract: Can Java breathe new life into your data on legacy systems? The topic will discuss strategies for integrating Java technologies into your existing infrastructure.

Time: Friday, 4/4; 1:45 pm - 2:45 pm
Place: Room 123

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Designing Business Applications: Latest Tools for Developers
(Industry Panel)

Moderator: Adam Abramski, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Panel: Tony Lacy-Thompson, Unify Corp.
Jonathan Schwartz, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Michael Skok, AlphaBlox Corp.

Abstract: A new set of products are being brought to market to address the needs of software development for distributed, heterogeneous business applications. Java is increasingly a key component. This panel will review approaches from leading providers of products in this growing market.

Time: Friday, 4/4; 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Place: Room 123

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Finding the Nuggets: Decision Support and Datawarehousing on the Web
(Industry Panel)

Speakers: Adam Abramski, Sun Microsystems, Inc.
Panel: Mark Allen Smith, Infospace, Inc.
Alan English, Planning Sciences, Inc.
John Schroeder, SQRiBE Technologies

Abstract: Hear the best-of-breed Java partners presenting applications enabling users to quickly, easily and safely develop and implement datawarehousing and decision support solutions.

Time: Friday, 4/4; 4:15 pm - 5:15 pm
Place: Room 123

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Java Goes Hollywood: Entertainment and New Media
(Industry Panel)

Moderator: Jeff Katz, Entertainment Industry Consultant
Panel: Karl Jacobs, DimensionX
Rob Ross, Marimba
Steve Damron, EntertainNet
Jeet Singh, ART Technology Group
Gordon Gould, Thinking Pictures, Inc.
Mark Benerofe, Sony Online Ventures
Steve Katz, Sony Interactive

Abstract: See how Java is revolutionizing the interactive entertainment industry. Leading-edge entertainment application companies will discuss how Java has transformed their businesses.

Time: Friday, 4/4; 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
Place: Room 123

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