General Information

What is the "Java User Group Switzerland" (jug.ch)?

A Java User Group (JUG) is a group of Java enthusiasts that meet to exchange ideas and knowledge about the Java platform. There are many hundred JUGs around the world. The jug.ch or "Java User Group Switzerland" is a JUG with the goal to promote the Java platform and related topics to its members in Switzerland. This is mainly done by organizing events and presentations on topics such as Java, AI, Scala, OOP, software engineering, databases, middleware, project methodology or software architecture. Legally, the jug.ch is organized as a Swiss "Verein" (official legal entity; engl. organization, society).

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Guest benefits

Events in Basel, Bern, Lucerne, St. Gallen, Zurich and Online

The jug.ch events are open to everyone. However, certain events are only reserved for members. Therefore, membership is not required to participate. Participation is usually free of charge.

Recordings of online talks (On-site events are not recorded)

If there is a recording of the talk and the speaker agrees to publish it, you can find it after editing at videos.jug.ch/ (our own PeerTube channel on the Fediverse) or yt.jug.ch (YouTube).

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Member benefits

We offer individual and company memberships. Your employer may already have a company membership, just ask.

Events

Access to exclusive workshops and hands-on sessions in smaller groups: In addition to the presentations, we occasionally hold workshops that require membership. Over the course of three hours, you can explore current topics in depth and try them out for yourself.

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Slides from an event

If the speaker agrees to share the slides, members will receive a link to the slides via email shortly after the event.

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Summer party

Join us for our summer party with free food and drinks and a chance to socialize: Every year, around 100 people attend the summer party. Our members and their partners are invited to celebrate together.

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Swags

On special occasions, members can receive special jug items.

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iJUG / Java Aktuell

Members automatically become members of iJUG, the association of German-speaking Java user groups. Through this membership, you'll enjoy discounts on the professional journal "Java aktuell" and at the JavaLand and JCON Europe conferences.

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Help develop

Voting rights at the General Meeting and the opportunity to help develop the Java User Group Switzerland: Have a say in how we organize our community activities, who serves on the board, and how we spend our funds!

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Third party benefits

Discounted access to partner offerings (conferences, training courses, book publishers, etc.): In addition to JavaLand and JCON Europe, your membership also gives you benefits at other conferences. You’ll usually receive discounts at Voxxed Days Zurich, BaselOne, the CH Open Workshop Days, JAX Munich and JAX/W-JAX, Uphill Conf, the Java Forum Stuttgart... As a jug.ch member, you'll also get discounts on courses from various providers or tips on exciting free or low-cost events. Plus: members receive the magazines iX, c’T, and Technology Review at a discount.

From time to time, personal licenses for an IDE or tickets are given away in a raffle.

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Feedback, Suggestions, Ideas

We are glad to receive feedback and input on our work and our events. Please let us know your ideas and wishes. As for events, we will try to invite your favorite speaker and/or organize a great event on your favorite topic. Just let us know and we will try our best.

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Participation and active contribution

If you are interested please contact us.

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