Did you hear the news? Ruby Alliance Program has welcomed Gusto as our first company to join this coalition. Read more here: rubycentral.org/news/gusto-j...

"Day 1 afternoon at RubyConf is unhinged in the best way!! CLI design patterns → weird machines → talking shit about AI agents. Only at RubyConf. Las Vegas. Be there. ti.to/rubyconf/rub...

Let's talk about Ruby magnificence. Name one Ruby feature that made you feel like you had superpowers the first time you used it. I will start: symbols as hash keys. Life-changing.

TIL: Booking in a conference room block helps keep ticket prices lower. Room block bookings offset costs like meeting space, Wi-Fi, and catering. If attendees book elsewhere, organizers may pay penalties. Third-party sites don’t count. For RubyConf'26: buff.ly/RmRUPyp

More Day 1 talks that are not to be missed 👀 AI. Overengineering. Streaming. Las Vegas. This is RubyConf 🎉 buff.ly/N0Ls0lO

Day 2 of RubyConf 2026 opens at 9:00AM with Once a Maintainer, a live panel hosted by Allison Pike (@allieoopz). Joining her on stage: Richard Schneeman, Jeremy Evans, and Colby Swandale. Three open source maintainers. One great conversation. Do not miss the start of Day 2. rubyconf.org

Community Stories | My Ruby Story Started... This week, Andrew Merritt: "I got lucky and landed my first job out of college with a company that used Ruby on Rails." Luck, mentors, and learning to read the docs. Sound familiar? Share your Ruby story: buff.ly/OikErCc

The spam attack on rubygems.org is contained. 500+ malicious packages have been yanked and bot accounts blocked. Registrations will remain closed 2–3 days while we implement WAF protection and tighter rate limiting. Gem installs and pushes are unaffected. status.rubygems.org

Day 1 at RubyConf has range 🎯 A community panel. Pokémon. Native extensions. Only at RubyConf. Las Vegas. ti.to/rubyconf/rub...

On Wednesdays, we wear pink. At RubyConf, we wear RubyConf swag. Heads up: Conference t-shirt orders close SOON (like, possibly next week). Snag yours at a discounted rate during registration—or browse the full merch store for more options. Don't be a Regina and miss out.

Update on RubyGems.org We're responding to a coordinated spam-publishing campaign. No existing packages have been compromised; the activity is limited to newly registered accounts publishing junk packages.

Here is when you can catch Matz at RubyConf 2026. Day 1, July 14 at 9:15AM: Opening keynote from the creator of Ruby himself. Day 3, July 16 at 2:00PM: A community Q&A with Matz, hosted by Aaron Patterson (@tenderlove). Two chances to hear from the legend. Plan accordingly. buff.ly/GyKKy8J

Ruby Alliance Program is already moving forward and quickly! Welcoming Gusto as our first company to join this coalition. Read more here: rubycentral.org/news/gusto-j...

Hot take: some of the best conference talks aren’t on the schedule. They happen in hallway chats, coffee lines, and dinner debates about Sorbet vs. RBS. That’s the hallway track—and it only happens if you’re there. RubyConf 2026 · July 14–16 · Las Vegas buff.ly/jZD41Dn

Weekend shoutout to builders using Ruby to make things that matter. From Shopify at scale to Airbnb and Crunchbase on Ruby on Rails—it’s a beautiful full circle. Indie devs shipping with a Gemfile: drop your project 👇 What are you building?

Community Stories | Why I Ruby... This week, Charlie puts it perfectly: "It works the most like how my brain wants to think about problems." That click. That consistency. That's why we're all here. What's your Ruby story? Share it with us: buff.ly/OikErCc

Some things can’t be replicated on Zoom. Packed talks. Hallway conversations that spark your next project. Coffee with someone who changed how you write code. Join us in person at RubyConf 2026, July 14–16 in Las Vegas. ✨Lock in discounted hotel rates: book.passkey.com/event/511296...

Dominic Lizarraga, a Le Wagon grad, wasn’t sure about attending a big tech conference as a junior dev with English as a second language. The Scholars & Guides Program changed that. “Don’t be afraid to talk to someone you don’t know.” Apply: buff.ly/3MpsZ48

Day 1 of RubyConf is stacked 🔥 Three talks. Three brilliant speakers. All before lunch in Las Vegas. Beautiful Ruby. Weird Ruby. Living with the Robots. Come see it live 👇 buff.ly/GyKKy8J

May the 4th be with you! ⚔️ The Force is strong with the Ruby community. Join us at RubyConf 2026 where developers unite, knowledge flows, and bugs meet their match. Use the Force. Get your ticket today👉 buff.ly/GyKKy8J

Kaylah Rose Mitchell joined Scholars & Guides to support underrepresented folks in tech. At RubyConf, she met Chris Oliver—turning inspiration into real connection. Now she’s building, contributing, and giving back. Meet Kaylah and learn more: buff.ly/b3DOuFC

GOTTA GO FAST 🦔💨 Final day for Early Bird tickets to RubyConf 2026! Grab discounted tickets before prices jump May 1. No chaos emeralds needed, just quick clicking. Ends tonight: buff.ly/2YEb1Jn

Flying into RubyKaigi, I thought we had months to stand up AI-assisted vulnerability scanning for rubygems.org. Turns out we were out of time. We started prototyping during the conference, scanned the most critical gems, and four hours later submitted our first advisory to Nokogiri.

The hardest part of RubyConf? Choosing which talks to attend! 😅 Good news: The RubyConf 2026 schedule is LIVE and you can start planning now. Check it out, map out your days, and get hyped! Full schedule: rubyconf.org/schedule/

📢 RubyConf 2026 speakers are LIVE! (Schedule coming soon) Early Bird tickets END April 30th—that's THIS WEEK. Grab your discount before General Admission kicks in May 1st! Speakers: rubyconf.org/speakers Tickets: buff.ly/2YEb1Jn

RubyConf volunteer applications are open 🎉 Give back to the Ruby community in a hands-on way. We’re looking for reliable, enthusiastic folks to help make RubyConf a great experience for everyone. Spots are limited — Apply now: buff.ly/Z5Jc0Rr

It's been 84 years... 👵💎 Okay, not really, but we KNOW you've been waiting for the RubyConf 2026 schedule. Good news: it's coming VERY soon. We're nearly there and can't wait to share what we've been building. Stay tuned—it'll be worth the wait! rubyconf.org

🚨Early Bird tickets for RubyConf 2026 end April 30. Yes, this April 30. We’re talking days. Don’t be the person who shows up May 1 asking “wait, what happened?” General Admission pricing starts tomorrow. This is your heads up. You’ve been warned. Tickets ti.to/rubyconf/rub...

RubyConf 2026 is evolving and we have updates to share. We reimagined several new programs to best serve the community right now. The full program and schedule is dropping very soon. Early bird pricing ends April 30. Read the full update:

Volunteering at RubyConf is more than giving back. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how a tech conference comes to life. Guide attendees, support Community Day, help speakers. Every role matters. Ready to jump in? Apply now: buff.ly/Z5Jc0Rr

A New Chapter for Ruby Central (April 16, 2026) by Jey Flores & Ran Craycraft rubycentral.org/news/a-new-c...

Sponsoring Ruby Central isn’t just brand exposure. It’s a brand association. The Ruby community notices who invests in its future, and that recognition carries into hiring, product decisions, and more. Be in the room: calendly.com/tom-rubyconf...

When was the last time you collaborated in person with maintainers from other Ruby libraries? Hack Spaces at RubyConf 2026 is built for that—cross-library collaboration on the tools powering Ruby. Bring your project. Apply: forms.gle/xvN3bZ3ZzDmj...

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at RubyConf? 👀 Volunteers are the heartbeat of the conference, helping attendees check in, get oriented, and feel welcome from Day 1. Love the Ruby community? Join us! Apply to volunteer: buff.ly/cfCoYKN

Keynote announcement: Matz is coming to RubyConf! The creator of Ruby himself. Thirty-plus years of building a language around human happiness. Brilliant legend! We are deeply grateful to have him with us. Get your tickets today! rubyconf.org

RubyGems Fracture Incident Report (September 18, 2025) by ruby.social/@schneems rubycentral.org/news/rubygem...

A Message from the Ruby Central Board rubycentral.org/news/a-messa...

These stories celebrate the people behind the language and what keeps them inspired. Share your story: forms.gle/cZ53ySeNaUxS...

Rae Stanton switched into software development and found Ruby on the other side. At her first RubyConf as a Scholar, she found a welcoming community and connections that lasted. Today, she contributes to Ruby for Good. Thinking about applying as a Scholar or Guide? rubycentral.org/scholars_gui...

A huge thank you to Dartmouth College for becoming a Supporter of RubyConf 2026. Supporter Tickets fund the Scholars and Guides program and help subsidize student tickets for underrepresented attendees. Join in or learn more: rubyconf.org

A quick Lyft from Red Rock to the Strip puts you in the heart of Las Vegas. Don’t miss the Sphere, a massive LED-covered venue with immersive shows and a 16K wraparound screen. Explore more: rubyconf.org/location/

Not every sponsorship looks the same, and it shouldn’t. Ruby Central offers options from headline visibility to wifi, social events, or the Scholars and Guides program. Align your sponsorship with what matters to your company. Let’s talk: calendly.com/tom-rubyconf...

Keynote announcement: Obie Fernandez is joining us at RubyConf. Author of The Rails Way, founder of Hashrocket, and an early voice in AI app architecture. Also, a DJ backed by Paul Oakenfold and Armin Van Buuren. Expect a talk worth showing up for. rubyconf.org

Ruby in the Real World exhibitor spots are open.

Honored to announce Ruby Heart Award recipient Emily Samp. An engineering manager at Shopify and co-founder of WNB.rb, Emily has strengthened the Ruby community through mentorship, accessibility, and inclusion. Join the celebrations at the Gala: givebutter.com/c/yKDqzL

The real magic of Hack Spaces is giving maintainers space to work on problems they care about. No agenda, no pressure. Just Ruby open source developers in the same room, solving things together. Apply to be a featured project: forms.gle/xvN3bZ3ZzDmj...

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. calendly.com/tom-rubyconf...

📣 Ruby & Rails founders, sound off! 📣 We want to hear from the builders keeping Ruby and Rails thriving. Solo founders, startups, and bootstrapped gems — drop your company below. Tell us what you build, how long you’ve used Ruby/Rails, and where you’re based.

Today’s travel highlight focuses on accessibility at the Red Rock conference venue. From transportation and parking to accessible routes, guest rooms, and assistive listening devices, we’re committed to making RubyConf welcoming and accessible for all attendees.

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