Applications are now open for the RubyConf 2026 Pitch Competition. If you’re building something with Ruby — tools, products, platforms — this is your moment. Regional winners advance to the live finals at RubyConf. Apply today! rubycentral.teamtailor.com/jobs/6963879...

Our December README Newsletter is live. Read more here mailchi.mp/f1b4152f30f0... Additionally, we’re excited to share Ruby Central’s 2022–2024 Annual Report, highlighting three years of open source investment, community programs, infrastructure wins, and the people who make Ruby thrive.

Ruby Central will be closed for the holidays on Dec 26–28, and Dec 31–Jan 2. During these periods, emails and support will resume on the next business day. Open Source on-call support remains uninterrupted. Wishing everyone rest, community, and a peaceful close to the year.

December is the time to lock in your RubyConf 2026 plans. Join the Ruby community in Las Vegas for learning, connection, and celebration. Early registration gives you the best access to workshops, events, and meetups. ❤️ Register today at rubyconf.org or book time with Tom at [email protected]

Last call! Program Committee applications close on December 22. If you're passionate about shaping RubyConf’s content — from keynote visioning to speaker selection — this is your chance to have a meaningful impact. Apply here → docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

On December 20 in Mita, Tokyo, the Ruby community will celebrate the anticipated release of Ruby 4.0 next week and 30 years since Ruby 0.95. Congratulations and thanks to Matz and the Ruby Association for shaping generations of developers. #rubyrelease30th おめでとうございます！

If you’re heading to RubyConf 2026, you’re also stepping into one of Nevada’s most stunning landscapes. Red Rock Canyon is just minutes from our venue. Perfect for quick hikes, sunrise views, and a reset between sessions. Our Off-the-Strip Guide drops early 2026.

RubyConf isn’t just a conference—it’s community-built. Our Program Committee thoughtfully shapes the talks that define RubyConf each year. Want to be part of it? Applications are open through December 22. Help shape the conversations guiding Ruby into 2026 + beyond. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

Building RubyConf 2026 is a true cross-team effort. From program planning to community engagement, sponsorships, design, and more. This year will be our most collaborative yet, with deeper community input throughout. More behind-the-scenes updates coming soon!

RubyConf 2026 is headed to Las Vegas; off-Strip! We’ll be at Red Rock Casino Resort, surrounded by mountain views, quiet spaces to connect, and easy access to Red Rock Canyon. We chose it for the balance of convenience, nature, and room to recharge. More details soon!

RubyConf is a community-built experience. Our Program Committee reads, debates, and thoughtfully selects the talks that shape the heartbeat of RubyConf. Applications open now through December 22. Help shape the conversations that will guide the ecosystem into 2026 + beyond. forms.gle/ah5H3kx78iS2...

It's Giving Tuesday! Don't forget to check in with your company to see if they use Benevity; a 30-second search for "Ruby Central Inc" could unlock matching funds that go directly toward strengthening Ruby’s open-source foundation and developer community.

Our README Newsletter returns! Click through for exciting updates on RubyConf 2026 (including our Program Committee application!), upcoming Ruby events, and holiday closure dates for Ruby Central. mailchi.mp/eab24303db59...

Don’t miss out on SFRuby next week! Whether you're a seasoned developer or brand new to the language, this is the place to connect, learn, and celebrate the ecosystem we love! luma.com/sfrubyconf2025

Our final Weekly Update from Ruby Central before we resume publishing our Newsletter: rubycentral.org/p/561966ea-9...

If you care deeply about the Ruby programming language, open source sustainability, and community growth, here is your chance to help shape the future of the Ruby ecosystem. Accepting applications for the Board of Directors until November 21st: rubycentral.teamtailor.com/jobs/6723164...

Here is the Weekly Update from Ruby Central: rubycentral.org/p/c59b51af-a...

Find our latest update from Ruby Central: rubycentral.org/p/8f6fbd7b-4...

Here is the most recent Source of Truth update, including the awaited Q&A: rubycentral.org/p/2bb40cdc-f...

Ownership of the RubyGems and Bundler repositories has officially moved to the Ruby core team. Ruby Central will continue to collaborate closely on management, governance, and development while operating rubygems.org for the community. Read more here: rubycentral.org/news/ruby-ce...

Here’s a note from our Executive Director regarding our recent security incident. rubycentral.org/news/rubygem...

We’ve postponed our Q&A following concerns about its overlap with Rosh Hashanah. We apologize for the short notice. A new date will be announced soon. In the meantime, please watch this update from our Executive Director: youtu.be/VyCiE3GjQps

With the recent increase of supply chain attacks across ecosystems, Ruby Central is taking proactive steps to safeguard the Ruby gem ecosystem end-to-end. Our Board has approved new governance and security measures for RubyGems and Bundler. Read Full statement here: buff.ly/PsvO2Zh

We were honored to join at Human Rights Campaign's National Dinner this weekend. A night of connection & celebration with leaders and advocates working toward building an inclusive future. At Ruby Central, we’re inspired by spaces that uplift equality & community.

Alan Ridlehoover ( @alan.codegardener.com ) has called Cisco Meraki "the largest Rails shop you've never heard of" -- but after sponsoring events like #RubyConf & #RailsConf, that might not be true! 💫 Cisco Meraki hires 100+ Rails devs/yr & sponsorship is CRUCIAL to meeting their hiring needs.

The Ruby Central team is heading to #RailsWorld 2025 this week! 🇳🇱 Shan Cureton (Executive Director) & Marty Haught (Director of Open Source) will both be present. Be sure to say hello! 👋 AND Marty will be giving a lightning ⚡ talk on RubyGems & sustainability in OSS -- you won't want to miss it!

We caught up with Merritt Mason, a CS student & job seeker, about his experience at #RailsConf 2025! He discusses the job fair, connecting with hiring managers, & standing out through conference networking. ✨

Evan Phoenix ( @evanphx.dev ) was one of the original Executive Directors of Ruby Central & an OG #RubyConf/#RailsConf organizer. 💎 We spoke with him at the FINAL RailsConf to get his unique perspective on this LANDMARK event, plus his hopes for the future. 💙

At #RailsConf 25, we got to catch up with @amandabrooke.bsky.social, Executive Director of the Rails Foundation, and chat about: ✨ Her role & career journey ✨ #RailsWorld 2025 ✨ Working together to make the Ruby on Rails ecosystem better! ✨ And more...

On the ground at #RailsConf: We spoke with Adam McCrea, Founder of Judoscale, about his experience as a first-time sponsor of a Ruby Central conference! You may remember Judoscale for their... unique swag! 😅 www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRq3...

We're BACK with our company spotlight, showcasing the world's best businesses built with Ruby! 🤩 This month, we talked to Tom Rossi about his ~30-year journey leading Higher Pixels, the origins & growth of Buzzsprout, & why he still chooses Ruby on Rails. 💪 rubycentral.org/news/company...

Have you heard the latest episode of the RubyGems Podcast? 🎧 In Episode 3, hosts Marty Haught and David Hill chat with Sarah Mei, a long-time Ruby community leader who founded RailsBridge in 2009 and currently works as a Technical Advisor for BackerKit. Subscribe to never miss an episode! 💫

Tia Anderson was one of the Scholars in our Scholars and Guides program at #RailsConf 2025. 🍎 This ✨ MAGICAL ✨ moment happened on day 3 of the conference. And she's already doing more incredible things, including being confirmed as a speaker for the #SFRuby Conference this November! 🤩

Very cool to see this picked up in Hacker News! news.ycombinator.com/item?id=4501...

The story of how #RailsConf 2025 inspired a new app for networking in the Ruby ecosystem... 💫 We interviewed @joemasilotti.com to hear about the origin of Ruby Friends, building it in under a month with Hotwire Native, and what's next: rubycentral.org/news/inspire...

The #RailsConf 2025 recap is HERE! (I'm not crying, you're crying. 🥺😭) While this may have been the final RailsConf, we can't wait to see everyone again at RubyConf. 💙

Ever wonder what happens behind the scenes to keep RubyGems safe? 🤔 The RubyGems team is sharing how they handle security -- and detect most malicious gems before they're reported! blog.rubygems.org/2025/08/25/r...

This month's edition of the Ruby Central OSS Changelog is PACKED with updates on RubyGems, RubyGems.org, and Bundler. 💎 INCLUDING a new way for you or your company to support our crucial open source work... rubycentral.org/news/ruby-ce...

We are aware of a recent report about malicious gems. The RubyGems team detected this on July 20th & began removing affected gems. We want to reassure the community that the issue is resolved & did not affect widely used or trusted packages. Read more 👇 buff.ly/boeziFz

Our Executive Director, Shan Cureton, shares her reflections on #RailsConf 2025... "As someone new to the community, I loved the panel discussions, the wide range of perspectives, and the reminder that we’re all building something together." 💙 Read more 👇 rubycentral.org/news/reflect...

We're breaking down how RubyGems.org is funded, and how you and your company can support its maintenance and growth... 👇 rubycentral.org/news/rubygem...

It was such a pleasure to see old and new friends at the last @rubycentral.org RailsConf <3

Big news -- @jremsikjr.bsky.social of Flagrant has officially announced XO Ruby! 💫 Taking place across six U.S. cities between September and October, XO Ruby is a series of traveling events that, for locals, won't require a plane ticket and hotel stay...

We'll be hosting small regional ruby conferences in Chicago, Atlanta, and New Orleans in September. Tell your friends! www.xoruby.com/blog/why-i-a...

Congratulations to Figma on their IPO at a ~$19B valuation! 👏 Another success story for companies built on Ruby. 💪

The recordings from the final RailsConf 2025 are now also live on @rubyevents.org! #railsconf #railsconf2025 @rubycentral.org

The recording from my #RailsConf 2025 talk was just posted on @rubyevents.org and on the @rubycentral.org YouTube channel! In case you weren't able to attend in person go check it out! 📽️ 📺 Links below 🔗 👇 - RubyEvents: www.rubyevents.org/talks/intern... - YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=Icd3...

🚨 Episode 2 of The Ruby Gems Podcast is LIVE! Hosts Marty Haught & David Hill sit down with Evan Phoenix to discuss: 💎 The evolution of Ruby Central 💎 The role of maintainership in open source 💎 Scaling with Puma 💎 AI, tech trends, and what’s next Listen now & SUBSCRIBE: rubygemspodcast.com

🚨 RailsConf 2025 speaker videos are now LIVE! 🚨 Whether you want to catch up on talks you missed or rewatch your favorites, check out videos from speakers like @tenderlove.dev, DHH, Aji Slater, John Dewsnap, & many more... 👇 www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

ICYMI: Last week, we published Ruby Central's Open Source Changelog for July! 🛠️ Packed with updates on our Open Source Program that oversees the maintenance and growth of RubyGems, RubyGems.org, and Bundler... rubycentral.org/news/ruby-ce...