Montvale, NJ, February 6, 2001 -- SYS-CON Media announced today that its JavaEdge 2001 International Java Developer Conference & Expo will take place September 23 - 26, in New York City. This year, the exhibit floor will double in size to accommodate more than 100 exhibitors. The conference program will present exclusive keynotes and focus on cutting-edge Java technologies in multiple simultaneous tracks, night school, and an accelerated weekend program.

"We are very excited about the opportunity to present JavaEdge 2001, and look forward to offering the professional Java development community with one of the most memorable events of the year," said Fuat Kircaali, founder and CEO of SYS-CON Media. "JavaEdge 2001 Conference and Expo will be a leading forum where Java professionals from around the world will exchange ideas, and leading Java vendors will showcase their cutting-edge technologies. Conference attendees will have a unique opportunity to interact with JavaEdge faculty members, the makers and shakers of the Java industry."

"The Conference's five tracks will include extensive focus on cutting-edge Java topics such as J2ME, J2SE, J2EE and two new tracks that will be added in this year's sessions," said Alan Williamson, conference tech chair and the editor-in-chief of Java Developer's Journal. "As producers of the leading independent Java developer conferences in the world, we'll offer a unique learning experience not available anywhere else."

"The call for papers opens today for speakers who would like to present topics in their areas of expertise," said Cathy Walters, vice president of SYS-CON Events. "The technical advisory board of the JavaEdge Conference will select only those submissions most pertinent to the field." Daily updates and news about JavaEdge 2001 can be found at www.JavaEdge2001.com.

About SYS-CON Media:
SYS-CON Media, recently named the fastest growing, privately held publishing company in America by Inc. 500, is the world's leading publisher exclusively serving i-technology markets. SYS-CON publications include XML-Journal (www.XML-Journal.com), XML Buyer's Guide (www.XMLBuyersGuide.com), Wireless Business & Technology (www.WBT2.com), Linux Business Week (www.LinuxBusinessWeek.com), Java Developer's Journal (www.JavaDevelopersJournal.com), Java Buyer's Guide (www.JavaBuyersGuide.com), ColdFusion Developer's Journal (www.ColdFusionJournal.com), PowerBuilder Developer's Journal (www.PowerBuilderJournal.com), JBuilder Developer's Journal (www.JBuilderJournal.com) and Tango Developer's Journal (www.TangoJournal.com).

Each month SYS-CON Media reaches over half a million i-technology professionals through its specialty journals, magazines, books, conferences, and the SYS-CON Interactive portal with its 27 Web sites at www.sys-con.com.

CONTACT:
Cathy Walters,
SYS-CON Media
cathyw@sys-con.com
or 201-802-3069.