Building a Better Web
June 11–12, 2018: Training
June 12–14, 2018: Tutorials & Conference
San Jose, CA

Events

Conference Events | Community Events | Additional Events

Onsite Meetup Application for Fluent in San Jose 2018 is now open. Have fun and build your network at these Fluent events.

Tuesday, June 12

5:00pm–6:30pm Tuesday, June 12, 2018
O'Reilly Ignite San Jose (Sponsored by Heptio)
Location: Grand Ballroom
Average rating: ****.
(4.00, 1 rating)
Ignite is happening at Fluent on Tuesday, June 12. Join us for a fun, high-energy evening of five-minute talks—all aspiring to live up to the Ignite motto: Enlighten us, but make it quick. Read more.
7:00pm–9:00pm Tuesday, June 12, 2018
Fluent Dine-Around
Location: Various locations
Looking for dinner plans Tuesday night? Sign up to join a group of fellow attendees for the Fluent Dine-Around. Read more.

Wednesday, June 13

6:30am–7:30am Wednesday, June 13, 2018
The Fluent/Velocity 5K Fun Run/Walk
Location: Departure from front of the Convention Center on San Carlos St.
Average rating: ****.
(4.33, 3 ratings)
Introducing the Fluent/Velocity 5K Fun Run/Walk! You don’t have to be a serious runner. We encourage you to go at your own pace and stop to take in views of San Jose. Read more.
8:15am–8:45am Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Wednesday Speed Networking
Location: Grand Ballroom 220 Foyer
Jumpstart your networking at Fluent at Speed Networking in the morning. Bring your business cards and prepare a minute of patter about yourself, your projects, and your interests. Read more.
10:30am–6:35pm Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Wednesday O'Reilly Author Book Signings
Location: Expo Hall
O’Reilly Author Book Signings will be held in the O’Reilly booth on Wednesday. This is a great opportunity for you to meet O’Reilly authors and speakers. Read more
11:40am–1:00pm Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Lunch and Wednesday Topic Tables
Location: Expo Hall
Average rating: *****
(5.00, 1 rating)
Join other attendees during lunch at Fluent to share ideas, talk about the issues of the day, and maybe solve a few. Not sure which topic to pick? Don’t worry—it's not a long-term commitment. Try two or three and settle on a different topic tomorrow. Read more.
11:40am–1:00pm Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Better Together Diversity Networking Lunch
Location: Almaden Ballroom (Hilton)
Average rating: ****.
(4.00, 3 ratings)
If you’re looking to find like minds and make new professional connections, come to the diversity and inclusion networking lunch on Wednesday. Read more.
5:05pm–6:30pm Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Expo Hall Reception
Location: Hall 1,2,3
Join us for the Expo Hall Reception on Wednesday, June 13, following the afternoon sessions. Read more.
6:30pm–9:00pm Wednesday, June 13, 2018
Better Together Block Party (cosponsored by Oracle + Dyn, IBM, NS1, and O'Reilly)
Location: San Pedro Square Market
Join us at the San Pedro Square Market to enjoy the best of local food, drink, and entertainment and have a chance to win amazing prizes. Attendees of both Fluent and Velocity are invited, so you'll have the opportunity to network with everyone. Read more.

Thursday, June 14

8:15am–8:45am Thursday, June 14, 2018
Thursday Speed Networking
Location: Grand Ballroom 220 Foyer
Jumpstart your networking at Fluent at Speed Networking in the morning. Bring your business cards and prepare a minute of patter about yourself, your projects, and your interests. Read more.
10:30am–3:35pm Thursday, June 14, 2018
Thursday O'Reilly Author Book Signings
Location: Expo Hall
O’Reilly Author Book Signings will be held in the O’Reilly booth on Thursday. This is a great opportunity for you to meet O’Reilly authors and speakers. Read more
11:40am–1:00pm Thursday, June 14, 2018
Lunch and Thursday Topic Tables
Location: Expo Hall
Join other attendees during lunch at Fluent to share ideas, talk about the issues of the day, and maybe solve a few. Not sure which topic to pick? Don’t worry—it's not a long-term commitment. Try two or three and settle on a different topic tomorrow. Read more.
5:05pm–6:45pm Thursday, June 14, 2018
Closing Reception (sponsored by SpeedCurve)
Location: San Jose Ballroom, 2nd Level
Join us for the closing celebration of Velocity and Fluent. Don’t miss this last chance to mingle. Read more.