“I had a blast...It was great to see old Ruby friends and make some new ones.” - Ben Curtis on #XORubyPortland

"The diverse presentations showcase Ruby's versatility and how it continues to grow in potential, and it's affordably priced." - Erin Claudio on #XORubyChicago Not your average conference experience 💯

“I had soooo much fun connecting with new people + old friends 😍 And my talk did exactly what I hoped with SO many deep conversations about invisible disabilities in the tech world (even brainstormed a product idea 👀 which is always my kind of fun 😆)” - Kayta Sarmiento on #XORubyAtlanta

“XO Ruby was such a nice event to speak at and attend. You're able to meet and really connect with other local Rubyists.” –Braulio Martinez on #XORubySanDiego

“I highly recommend going to XO Ruby. The Portland day was fantastic.” –Lea Ann Bradford on #XORubyPortland

“Thank you to XO Ruby and Jim Remsik for reminding me of exactly how much I missed getting together in person with good folks and talking shop and life and everything else.” - Mando Escamilla (@mando.org) on #XORubyAustin

“It was such a good day, seeing old friend and meeting new ones! Thank you for bringing XO Ruby to the PNW!” –Nate Vick on #XORubyPortland

“Thank you to XO Ruby and all the speakers and sponsors for such a wonderful event in Chicago. 
It was great to see and hear from many local members of the community old and new. 😊” - Michelle Yuen on #XORubyChicago An exceptional conference powered by an even more exceptional community ✨

“XO Ruby in Atlanta was 
a blast! I met great people. Listened to great talks. I got new connections.” - Igor Aleksandrov on #XORubyAtlanta Community, learning, connections. Check, check, and check 💯

“I feel like XO Ruby was well executed, and personally I loved having a chance to kick back and really talk to people about our worries and fears and everything IRL. Thanks for all your work.” –Richard Schneeman on #XORubyAustin

“Thoroughly enjoyed Tim Riley's talk at XO Ruby. Thank you for making this available to us. That was fun!” –Martin Emde on #XORubySanDiego

“XO Ruby exemplifies the Ruby community's dedication to uplifting diverse voices, and in cultivating our connections. It was the best. I'll be coming back. We're gonna throw one of these in SLC next year it was so fun. JIM CALL ME!” –Karl Oscar Weber on #XORubySanDiego

“Went to my first XO Ruby conference today. The Ruby community is the best!” - Brian Kim on #XORubyChicago If you're wanting to connect with folks, we're hearing that the Ruby community is a rather amazing one to be apart of 🔥

“I will have more to say when it’s not 1AM after a whole-day conference, but if there’s an XO Ruby event anywhere near you, or a reasonable drive away, you owe it to yourself to go." - Thomas Cannon on #XORubyAtlanta So much love for XO Ruby! We'll have more for y'all to come to real soon ✨

“The community at XO Ruby were the real gems! Great talks, amazing people, and real talent all in one place. I was grateful to be apart of it and even more grateful to connect with such amazing folks at the event.” - Corey M. on #XORubyAustin

“Still feeling so energised and grateful after this weekend's XO Ruby in Austin. It was an honour to not just attend, but also to volunteer and help out behind the scenes.” - Raluca Badoi on #XORubyAustin

“It was reinvigorating. I haven’t gone to many meetups or conferences since the pandemic due to life changes so was glad to connect with folks in my community and meet new Rubyists in the Austin Area.” - Ariel Valentin on #XORubyAustin

“I had a blast...It was great to see old Ruby friends and make some new ones.” - Ben Curtis on #XORubyPortland

"The diverse presentations showcase Ruby's versatility and how it continues to grow in potential, and it's affordably priced." - Erin Claudio on #XORubyChicago Not your average conference experience 💯

“I had soooo much fun connecting with new people + old friends 😍 And my talk did exactly what I hoped with SO many deep conversations about invisible disabilities in the tech world (even brainstormed a product idea 👀 which is always my kind of fun 😆)” - Kayta Sarmiento on #XORubyAtlanta

“XO Ruby was such a nice event to speak at and attend. You're able to meet and really connect with other local Rubyists.” –Braulio Martinez on #XORubySanDiego

“I highly recommend going to XO Ruby. The Portland day was fantastic.” –Lea Ann Bradford on #XORubyPortland

“Thank you to XO Ruby and Jim Remsik for reminding me of exactly how much I missed getting together in person with good folks and talking shop and life and everything else.” - Mando Escamilla (@mando.org) on #XORubyAustin

“It was such a good day, seeing old friend and meeting new ones! Thank you for bringing XO Ruby to the PNW!” –Nate Vick on #XORubyPortland

“Thank you to XO Ruby and all the speakers and sponsors for such a wonderful event in Chicago. 
It was great to see and hear from many local members of the community old and new. 😊” - Michelle Yuen on #XORubyChicago An exceptional conference powered by an even more exceptional community ✨

“XO Ruby in Atlanta was 
a blast! I met great people. Listened to great talks. I got new connections.” - Igor Aleksandrov on #XORubyAtlanta Community, learning, connections. Check, check, and check 💯

“I feel like XO Ruby was well executed, and personally I loved having a chance to kick back and really talk to people about our worries and fears and everything IRL. Thanks for all your work.” –Richard Schneeman on #XORubyAustin

“Thoroughly enjoyed Tim Riley's talk at XO Ruby. Thank you for making this available to us. That was fun!” –Martin Emde on #XORubySanDiego

“XO Ruby exemplifies the Ruby community's dedication to uplifting diverse voices, and in cultivating our connections. It was the best. I'll be coming back. We're gonna throw one of these in SLC next year it was so fun. JIM CALL ME!” –Karl Oscar Weber on #XORubySanDiego

“Went to my first XO Ruby conference today. The Ruby community is the best!” - Brian Kim on #XORubyChicago If you're wanting to connect with folks, we're hearing that the Ruby community is a rather amazing one to be apart of 🔥

“I will have more to say when it’s not 1AM after a whole-day conference, but if there’s an XO Ruby event anywhere near you, or a reasonable drive away, you owe it to yourself to go." - Thomas Cannon on #XORubyAtlanta So much love for XO Ruby! We'll have more for y'all to come to real soon ✨

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“It was reinvigorating. I haven’t gone to many meetups or conferences since the pandemic due to life changes so was glad to connect with folks in my community and meet new Rubyists in the Austin Area.” - Ariel Valentin on #XORubyAustin

“I had a blast...It was great to see old Ruby friends and make some new ones.” - Ben Curtis on #XORubyPortland

"The diverse presentations showcase Ruby's versatility and how it continues to grow in potential, and it's affordably priced." - Erin Claudio on #XORubyChicago Not your average conference experience 💯

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“I had soooo much fun connecting with new people + old friends 😍 And my talk did exactly what I hoped with SO many deep conversations about invisible disabilities in the tech world (even brainstormed a product idea 👀 which is always my kind of fun 😆)” - Kayta Sarmiento on #XORubyAtlanta

“XO Ruby was such a nice event to speak at and attend. You're able to meet and really connect with other local Rubyists.” –Braulio Martinez on #XORubySanDiego

“I highly recommend going to XO Ruby. The Portland day was fantastic.” –Lea Ann Bradford on #XORubyPortland

“Thank you to XO Ruby and Jim Remsik for reminding me of exactly how much I missed getting together in person with good folks and talking shop and life and everything else.” - Mando Escamilla (@mando.org) on #XORubyAustin

“It was such a good day, seeing old friend and meeting new ones! Thank you for bringing XO Ruby to the PNW!” –Nate Vick on #XORubyPortland

“Thank you to XO Ruby and all the speakers and sponsors for such a wonderful event in Chicago. 
It was great to see and hear from many local members of the community old and new. 😊” - Michelle Yuen on #XORubyChicago An exceptional conference powered by an even more exceptional community ✨

"He did not pick something easy to do." - @excid3.com on Episode 327 of Remote Ruby with Brendan Buckingham discussing @jremsikjr.bsky.social's choices in bringing XO Ruby to life

“XO Ruby in Atlanta was 
a blast! I met great people. Listened to great talks. I got new connections.” - Igor Aleksandrov on #XORubyAtlanta Community, learning, connections. Check, check, and check 💯

“I feel like XO Ruby was well executed, and personally I loved having a chance to kick back and really talk to people about our worries and fears and everything IRL. Thanks for all your work.” –Richard Schneeman on #XORubyAustin

“Thoroughly enjoyed Tim Riley's talk at XO Ruby. Thank you for making this available to us. That was fun!” –Martin Emde on #XORubySanDiego

“XO Ruby exemplifies the Ruby community's dedication to uplifting diverse voices, and in cultivating our connections. It was the best. I'll be coming back. We're gonna throw one of these in SLC next year it was so fun. JIM CALL ME!” –Karl Oscar Weber on #XORubySanDiego

“Went to my first XO Ruby conference today. The Ruby community is the best!” - Brian Kim on #XORubyChicago If you're wanting to connect with folks, we're hearing that the Ruby community is a rather amazing one to be apart of 🔥