We're back for 2026 and we're bringing the campfire to you. π₯
Jim is packing the van and headed on a full US and Canada road trip with legs across the Pacific Northwest, Midwest, and East Coast.
Our infamous single-day conference is coming to a Ruby community near you.
Keep up with us atπ
xoruby.com
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Thinking about submitting your first (or next!) talk? Tiny Ruby is looking for speakers π€
π CFP closes: June 14, 2026
π Conference: October 1, 2026
β¨ Speaker perks:
β’ Free conference ticket
β’ Travel + accommodation support (up to β¬250)
Theyβre open to a wide range of Ruby topics β beginner to advanced, and even non-technical talks relevant to Rubyists.
π https://helsinkiruby.fi/tinyruby/
More diverse voices make stronger conferences β yours included π
Friday May 8th in Rimini was magical. We spent months imagining Rubycon 2026. Then the day came, and it became real. This video tells that story. Thanks to everyone who was there.
CFP season is here π
If you're working on a talk idea and want a second set of eyes, weβve got you. Our Discord has a dedicated channel for sharing CFP drafts, getting feedback, and cheering each other on π
Come refine your ideas with folks who get it: https://wnb-rb.dev
Your voice belongs on that stage β¨
Missed our recent panel on breaking into conference speaking? π€β¨
Good news β the replay is live! Hear from Jess Sullivan, Harriet Oughton, Jade Dickinson, and Rosa Gutierrez Escudero as they share real talk and practical advice on going from βmaybe Iβll applyβ to actually getting on stage.
π Watch now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybByM5wU8t8
With CFP season in full swing, this is your sign to submit. Your perspective belongs in the room π
The Ruby Triathlon is back. Rubycon in Rimini (May 8), Balkan Ruby in Sofia, RubyConf AT in Vienna. Three stops, three weeks across Europe. Code TRIATHLON26 = 15% off each ticket.
Lean Coffee was a hit!
We had such a great time that weβre already planning more. Thanks to everyone who joined, shared, and made it such a fun, thoughtful conversation. Huge thanks to Christine Seeman for hosting.
In the meantimeβ¦ stay tuned π
Weβve got a very exciting meetup coming next weekβand letβs just say, itβs going to be a fun one
Our keynote in Riga β the one and only Tim Riley (@timriley). As always, very vivid and emotional with live music on stage.
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Iβll be sharing recordings of last yearβs talks while also announcing this yearβs speakers.
Visibility for us, knowledge for everyone :)
Help out with likes and reposts, but most importantly β with views.
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