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2024 Workshops
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Sessions
JConf.dev 2024 sessions
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Timeline
- January 1
2024 Kickoff
Call for Papers, Early Bird tickets sales (first 100 only, then prices +$100), sponsor sales, scholarship program all open
- January 31
CFP Close
CFP Closes
- March 1
Speakers Announced!
Speakers announced, regular ticket sales
- July 1
Late ticket sales
Late ticket sales, order now to get a swanky badge and tshirt
- September 24
Workshop day!
JConf.dev 2024 starts with workshop day
- September 25
The big show!
JConf.dev 2024 begins!
