About No Fluff Just Stuff

Since 2001, the No Fluff Just Stuff Software Symposium Tour has delivered over 200 events with over 30,000 attendees. NFJS is known for excellent speakers and timely presentations which cover the latest trends within the Java Ecosystem and Agility space. Our focus is solely on the attendee and providing a world class experience in a local venue setting. Bring your team and join us for a great experience!

History/What it is

The "No Fluff, Just Stuff" Java symposium series got its start in April of 2001 in Denver, Colorado. The symposium director, Jay Zimmerman, hit upon this idea after having many discussions with clients and also through the Boulder Java User's Group (www.boulderjug.org) which he chairs. He found that there weren't any quality Java/Agility conferences that were locally based for developers to take advantage of that were very technically focused. The next step was to research current conference offerings and how to differentiate this symposium series. After completing the research process, it was decided the format of the symposium would be held over a long weekend (Friday-Sunday) because:

  • A. To allow for entire software development teams to attend as a collective rather than just one person from the group.
  • B. To allow the independent contractor to attend without giving up billable hours during the week.
  • C. To get the best technical speaker resources which happen to be practicing consultants

In addition, it was decided to cap attendance at 250 people. One of the key points of the "No Fluff, Just Stuff" Java Symposium Series is the high level of interaction between speaker and attendees at each conference. NFJS structure removes the barrier between speakers/attendees by having speakers attend other sessions and have breakfast/lunch with attendees thereby creating an informal atmosphere where people can come together and discuss issues and learn from each other. NFJS offers a consistent presence in each region the symposium is offered in by hosting a annual event in each city that becomes part of the NFJS tour. In 2007, NFJS will reach two milestones: over 100 events and some 20,000 total attendees.

The Company behind the No Fluff Just Stuff Software Symposium Series: Big Sky Technology

Big Sky Technology is the host company behind the "No Fluff, Just Stuff" Java Symposium Series. In addition to runing the No Fluff Just Stuff Software Symposium Series, Big Sky Technology also manages The Spring Experience, The Rich Web Experience, The Agile IT Experience, the Groovy/Grails Experience, and JSF Summit. Big Sky Technology also provides exclusive support of the Groovy project by sponsoring the principal Groovy committer.

Media

If you are interested in attending one of the No Fluff, Just Stuff Java Symposiums and have proper media credentials, please contact Elizabeth Zimmerman at (303) 469-0486 or at edzimmerman@nofluffjuststuff.com.

Contact

Please feel free to contact us regarding any questions/comments regarding the No Fluff, Just Stuff Java Software Symposium series. You can reach Jay Zimmerman, NFJS Symposium Series Director, at (303) 469-0486 or jzimmerman@nofluffjuststuff.com.