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Ruby Central is hosting its first Fundraising Dinner on July 13 in Las Vegas, the night before RubyConf. Join sponsors, engineering leaders, and executives to celebrate leaders shaping the Ruby ecosystem. Dinner, awards, and more. Details and tickets: buff.ly/5M1SCC6

Sponsoring RubyConf isn’t about placing your logo and hoping someone notices. It’s about showing up where Rubyists actually are — hallway conversations, coffee breaks, and the developers building the ecosystem. Be part of the community. buff.ly/bw8BwND

Honored to recognize Rich Kilmer as a Ruby Brilliant Gem Award recipient. Early Ruby adopter, co-creator of RubyGems, and co-founder of Ruby Central, Rich helped launch RubyConf and RailsConf and strengthen the Ruby ecosystem. Celebrate Rich at the Gala: buff.ly/5M1SCC6

Behind every thriving Ruby community is someone who showed up again and again long before anyone was watching. The Community Leadership Gem Award honors those who organize meetups, welcome newcomers, and strengthen Ruby communities. Nominate someone: buff.ly/j3988b6

Hiring is hard. Finding the right people is harder. The RubyConf Career Fair was expanded this year. Whether you need engineers, product, design, ops, data, security, support, or leadership, the Ruby community has it all. Exhibitor tables are open. rubyconf.org/career_fair-ex…

We told you it was coming.😏 Early Bird tickets for RubyConf are LIVE right now in LIMITED quantities. We see you~ Get your tickets here! buff.ly/dnGXhgB

Great Scott! The CFP submission window closes at 11:59 PM on March 15 — and unlike Doc Brown, we can't send you back in time to submit! ⚡ buff.ly/siCtt5x

Your talk idea deserves to be on stage. CFPs close TOMORROW at 11:59PM. Here's how to write one that stands out before time runs out.

Today we’re sharing another story in our “Why I Ruby” series, celebrating the people behind the language. Adam shares how Ruby enabled them to build a side project into a profitable, sustainable business as a team of one. We'd love to hear your story: buff.ly/5sjflby

Local Ruby meetups are the heart of our community. Through the Regional Meetup Grant Program, organizers worldwide create spaces to learn, connect, and grow—from Amsterdam to Nairobi to São Paulo and beyond. Help support these communities: buff.ly/YNZxKiW

We’re thrilled to announce our first RubyConf 2026 keynote: Dave Thomas (@pragdave). Author of the PickAxe book, creator of rdoc and ri, and one of Ruby’s earliest champions. Expect insight, honesty, and a little entertainment. More updates: rubyconf.org

The Speak at RubyConf Summit pt. 2 is happening March 12. If you are thinking about submitting a CFP proposal, you do not want to miss this. Hear directly from the Program Committee, hosted by Jason Swett. Register before tomorrow: buff.ly/T2UCwI3

Huge thanks to Def Method for being one of the first Supporters of RubyConf 2026. Supporter Tickets fund the Scholars & Guides program and help subsidize student tickets for underrepresented communities. Learn more or get involved: rubyconf.org

Alright, listen up. Intel just dropped. 🕶️ Early Bird tickets for RubyConf go on sale March 16th — and they are LIMITED. Mark the date, stay sharp, and be ready to move. We only get one shot at this. Check out rubyconf.org for news & updates!

Another RubyConf theme: Beautiful Ruby. Ruby was designed to feel natural—simple on the surface, powerful underneath. Explore abstraction, modularity, and elegant design that makes code joyful to maintain. CFP open: rubyconf.org

Attention hiring teams: RubyConf brings top global talent into one room. The RubyConf Career Fair connects you with engineers, PMs, designers, data pros, security experts, ops leaders, and more. Exhibitor tables are available now. Secure your spot: buff.ly/xencAcY

If Ruby helped you land a job, ship something meaningful, or find community, this is your full-circle moment. Ruby Central’s Fundraising Gala funds scholarships, mentorship, and open source programs that keep Ruby thriving. Join us: buff.ly/ywaJ1TN

Self-taught → Ruby meetup → Director of Engineering → Guide Michael Lee's path is proof that community changes careers. Now he's paying it forward. "Even if you don't think you have something to offer, someone, somewhere, will value your time and experiences." Become a Guide

Who in the Ruby community has made a difference in your journey? The Community Leadership Gem Award honors those building safe, inclusive Ruby spaces at the local level. Nominate someone who deserves recognition: buff.ly/GXsRekc

Our February README newsletter is live! 💎 Inside: highlights from the RubyConf Program, Scholars & Guides Program, AI in the Tech world, Ruby Community Conference spotlight, and a supporter feature with Cedarcode. Read the full edition here: buff.ly/IoziB8h