Engineer for the future of Cloud
June 10-13, 2019
San Jose, CA

Events

Have fun and network at these events scheduled for Velocity.

Conference Events | Community Events

Onsite Meetup Application for the co-located Velocity / Software Architecture San Jose 2019 conference is now open.

Tuesday, June 11

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5:00pm–6:30pm Tuesday, June 11, 2019
O'Reilly Ignite San Jose (sponsored by Verizon Digital Media Services)
Location: Grand Ballroom 220
Average rating: ****.
(4.45, 11 ratings)
Ignite is happening at Velocity on Tuesday, June 11. 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.
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6:30pm–8:00pm Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Architectural Katas
Location: 210 BF
Average rating: *****
(5.00, 1 rating)
Software architects have to practice being software architects. Now is your chance. Network and show your skills by joining Architectural Katas—a team exercise where small groups work together on a project that needs development—on Tuesday evening following O'Reilly Ignite. Read more.
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7:00pm–9:00pm Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Velocity Dine-Around
Location: Various
Average rating: *****
(5.00, 1 rating)
Join a group of fellow attendees for dinner on Tuesday night at the Velocity Dine-Around. This event is not sponsored, so you're responsible for paying your portion of the bill. Read more.
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9:00pm–11:00pm Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Movie Night featuring WarGames
Location: Grand Ballroom 220
Average rating: ****.
(4.00, 2 ratings)
Sit back and relax: It’s movie night at Velocity! We’ll be showing 1980s classic WarGames, so grab some popcorn and come enjoy the show. Read more.

Wednesday, June 12

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6:30am–7:30am Wednesday, June 12, 2019
The O'Reilly 5K Fun Run/Walk
Location: Start/Finish at SJCC
Average rating: ****.
(4.80, 5 ratings)
Join us for the O'Reilly 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. The O'Reilly 5K Fun Run/Walk Map Read more.
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8:15am–8:45am Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Wednesday Speed Networking
Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer
Average rating: *****
(5.00, 1 rating)
Jumpstart your networking at Velocity by coming to Speed Networking before the keynotes begin. Bring your business cards and prepare a minute of chitchat about yourself, your projects, and your interests. Read more.
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10:30am–6:35pm Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Expo Extras
Location: Expo Hall
We've added some fun areas in and around the Expo Hall for you to experience and enjoy at Velocity San Jose. Read more.
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11:00am–6:35pm Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Wednesday O'Reilly Author Book Signings
Location: O'Reilly Booth
O’Reilly Author Book Signings will be held in the O’Reilly booth on Wednesday and Thursday. This is a great opportunity for you to meet our authors and speakers. Read more.
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11:00am–6:35pm Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Wednesday Meet the Experts
Location: O'Reilly Booth
Meet the Experts sessions give you a chance to meet face-to-face in a small group setting with expert Velocity presenters. Discuss the speakers' areas of expertise, give feedback about their sessions, or ask questions. Seating is limited. Read more.
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12:15pm–1:25pm Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Lunch (sponsored by Oracle Infrastructure) and Wednesday Topic Tables
Location: Expo Hall
Average rating: *****
(5.00, 1 rating)
Join other attendees during lunch at Velocity to share ideas, talk about the issues of the day, and maybe solve a few problems. If you aren’t sure which topic to pick, don’t worry—it's not a long-term commitment. Try two or three, and settle on a different one tomorrow. Read more.
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12:15pm–1:25pm Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Better Together Diversity Networking Lunch
Location: Almaden Ballroom, Hilton Hotel
Average rating: *****
(5.00, 1 rating)
If you’d like to make new professional connections and hear ideas for supporting diversity in the tech community, come to the diversity and inclusion networking lunch on Wednesday. Read more.
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5:25pm–6:35pm Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Expo Hall Reception
Location: Expo Hall
Average rating: *****
(5.00, 1 rating)
Join us in the Expo Hall for drinks and food at the Velocity Expo Hall Reception. Read more.
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6:45pm–9:00pm Wednesday, June 12, 2019
Night at The Tech (cosponsored by NS1 and O'Reilly)
Location: The Tech Museum of Innovation
Average rating: ****.
(4.33, 3 ratings)
Join us at The Tech to enjoy the best of local food, drink, and entertainment and have a chance to win amazing prizes. Attendees of both Velocity and Software Architecture are invited, so you'll have the opportunity to network with everyone. Read more.

Thursday, June 13

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8:15am–8:45am Thursday, June 13, 2019
Thursday Speed Networking
Location: Grand Ballroom Foyer
Average rating: *****
(5.00, 1 rating)
Jumpstart your networking at Velocity by coming to Speed Networking before the keynotes begin. Bring your business cards and prepare a minute of chitchat about yourself, your projects, and your interests. Read more.
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10:30am–3:50pm Thursday, June 13, 2019
Expo Extras
Location: Expo Hall
Average rating: ****.
(4.00, 1 rating)
We've added some fun areas in and around the Expo Hall for you to experience and enjoy at Velocity San Jose. Read more.
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11:00am–3:50pm Thursday, June 13, 2019
Thursday O'Reilly Author Book Signings
Location: O'Reilly Booth
O’Reilly Author Book Signings will be held in the O’Reilly booth on Wednesday and Thursday. This is a great opportunity for you to meet our authors and speakers. Read more.
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11:00am–3:50pm Thursday, June 13, 2019
Thursday Meet the Experts
Location: O'Reilly Booth
Meet the Experts sessions give you a chance to meet face-to-face in a small group setting with expert Velocity presenters. Discuss the speakers' areas of expertise, give feedback about their sessions, or ask questions. Seating is limited. Read more.
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12:15pm–1:25pm Thursday, June 13, 2019
Lunch and Thursday Topic Tables
Location: Expo Hall
Average rating: ****.
(4.00, 2 ratings)
Join other attendees during lunch at Velocity to share ideas, talk about the issues of the day, and maybe solve a few problems. If you aren’t sure which topic to pick, don’t worry—it's not a long-term commitment. Try two or three, and settle on a different one tomorrow. Read more.