Meet Yaşar Celep, one of our Scholars attending this year’s #RailsConf! 👋
Yaşar is a backend and platform engineer based in Istanbul, Turkey, with 8 years of experience in tech and 5 years working with Ruby.
He’s also a long-time open source event organizer and is behind many Ruby and Linux gatherings in Turkey!
Outside of work, Yaşar is a trained search and rescue volunteer and LOVES to make Neapolitan pizza 🍕 (he moonlights as a pizza chef at his friend’s pizzeria).
The Ruby Central Scholars & Guides program pairs first-time or early-career conference attendees (Scholars) with experienced community members (Guides) to help them navigate the event, make meaningful connections, and get the most out of their experience.
Scholars receive a free ticket and support before and during the conference, with a focus on mentorship and making RailsConf more welcoming and accessible. 💙
At RailsConf, Yaşar is excited to connect with the Rails community and is currently looking for his next opportunity in software development or platform engineering.
Be sure to say hi if you see him around the conference! 🤩
🚨 MORE HACK SPACES 🚨
We’re thrilled to welcome Test Double to #RailsConf 2025!
On July 9th (Day 2), you’ll get the chance to pair with expert Rails consultants from their team.
Whether you need help with data engineering, product delivery, or DevOps, they’re ready to help! 🦆
Already know what you want to pair on? Reserve your session here: https://buff.ly/P709QEc
& more Hack Spaces announcements still to come... 👀
🚨 UPDATE TO THE #RAILSCONF SCHEDULE!
Do you hate awkward networking activities? Us too...
That's why Allison McMillan created a session to help Rubyists connect in meaningful ways.
No icebreaker activities, small talk, or cringe. Just real conversations.
Join Allison on July 8th at 4:15pm, and leave with new Ruby Friends! ✨
You can see the full RailsConf schedule here: https://buff.ly/Y3yvRip
Ruby Central's FIRST EVER Silent Auction is underway!
This is YOUR CHANCE to bid on incredible experiences (including a VIP RubyConf package) and Ruby-related items and services, all while supporting our community programs and operations. 😍
Check out the Silent Auction items here: https://givebutter.com/c/rubycentral
Bidding ends on July 9th (Day 2 of #RailsConf) -- although you don't have to be attending RailsConf to participate!
AND you can choose to make a direct contribution in addition to (or in lieu of) your bid.
We deeply appreciate your support. ❤️
This is NOT A DRILL‼️
There are only FIVE tickets left for #RailsConf 2025, the FINAL event of its kind.
Join us in Philly next month and be part of Rails history...
Get your ticket before they're gone: https://ti.to/railsconf/2025
CFPs are still open for Rocky Mountain Ruby! ⛰️
Submit your proposal by June 30th 👇
https://rockymtnruby.dev
Rocky Mountain Ruby is a single track conference devoted to the Ruby programming language which features technical presentations, community events and outdoor experiences, in beautiful Boulder, Colorado at one of the best times of year.