Ruby Central
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Ruby Central is the organizing force behind RubyConf, RailsConf & the proud maintainers of RubyGems, Bundler. We've been advancing the Ruby ecosystem & community since 2001.
Get involved: https://rubycentral.org
RailsConf 2025: https://railsconf.org
Get involved: https://rubycentral.org
RailsConf 2025: https://railsconf.org
Why I Ruby.
We’re sharing stories from Rubyists whose journeys have been shaped by this language and its people.
Want to share yours? Reply or DM us — we’d love to highlight your story.
We’re sharing stories from Rubyists whose journeys have been shaped by this language and its people.
Want to share yours? Reply or DM us — we’d love to highlight your story.
January 13, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Why I Ruby.
We’re sharing stories from Rubyists whose journeys have been shaped by this language and its people.
Want to share yours? Reply or DM us — we’d love to highlight your story.
We’re sharing stories from Rubyists whose journeys have been shaped by this language and its people.
Want to share yours? Reply or DM us — we’d love to highlight your story.
RubyConf 2026 sponsorship opportunities are now available. If your company uses Ruby or relies on RubyGems, Bundler, or RubyGems.org, this is a meaningful time to partner with Ruby Central.
Visit rubyconf.org to view the prospectus.
Visit rubyconf.org to view the prospectus.
January 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM
RubyConf 2026 sponsorship opportunities are now available. If your company uses Ruby or relies on RubyGems, Bundler, or RubyGems.org, this is a meaningful time to partner with Ruby Central.
Visit rubyconf.org to view the prospectus.
Visit rubyconf.org to view the prospectus.
Planning to apply to the RubyConf Pitch Competition? Judges look for a clear problem, meaningful Ruby use, a realistic roadmap, and clear value communication. More tips soon.
Apply to pitch: buff.ly/SbkzPcS
Apply to judge/review: buff.ly/ZVV37YT
Apply to pitch: buff.ly/SbkzPcS
Apply to judge/review: buff.ly/ZVV37YT
January 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Planning to apply to the RubyConf Pitch Competition? Judges look for a clear problem, meaningful Ruby use, a realistic roadmap, and clear value communication. More tips soon.
Apply to pitch: buff.ly/SbkzPcS
Apply to judge/review: buff.ly/ZVV37YT
Apply to pitch: buff.ly/SbkzPcS
Apply to judge/review: buff.ly/ZVV37YT
We shared our Annual Report with transparency. Partnerships are essential to support open source, community programs, and Ruby’s long-term health.
If your company values Ruby and open source, let’s talk partnerships: buff.ly/YtO75YQ
If your company values Ruby and open source, let’s talk partnerships: buff.ly/YtO75YQ
January 8, 2026 at 4:01 PM
We shared our Annual Report with transparency. Partnerships are essential to support open source, community programs, and Ruby’s long-term health.
If your company values Ruby and open source, let’s talk partnerships: buff.ly/YtO75YQ
If your company values Ruby and open source, let’s talk partnerships: buff.ly/YtO75YQ
🎊 Announcing the first-ever Ruby Community Gala 🎊
A fundraising dinner celebrating the people who sustain, mentor, and build the Ruby community. Proceeds support scholarships, mentorship, contributor pathways, and programs for new Rubyists.
More info coming soon.
A fundraising dinner celebrating the people who sustain, mentor, and build the Ruby community. Proceeds support scholarships, mentorship, contributor pathways, and programs for new Rubyists.
More info coming soon.
January 7, 2026 at 3:01 PM
🎊 Announcing the first-ever Ruby Community Gala 🎊
A fundraising dinner celebrating the people who sustain, mentor, and build the Ruby community. Proceeds support scholarships, mentorship, contributor pathways, and programs for new Rubyists.
More info coming soon.
A fundraising dinner celebrating the people who sustain, mentor, and build the Ruby community. Proceeds support scholarships, mentorship, contributor pathways, and programs for new Rubyists.
More info coming soon.
Happy New Year, Ruby community. If you missed it during the holidays, our December README Newsletter is out, featuring highlights from our 2022–2024 Annual Report, Ruby 4.0’s launch, and more: buff.ly/bh1yQla
Our Annual Report: buff.ly/JeGSI1g
Our Annual Report: buff.ly/JeGSI1g
January 6, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Happy New Year, Ruby community. If you missed it during the holidays, our December README Newsletter is out, featuring highlights from our 2022–2024 Annual Report, Ruby 4.0’s launch, and more: buff.ly/bh1yQla
Our Annual Report: buff.ly/JeGSI1g
Our Annual Report: buff.ly/JeGSI1g
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...
RubyConf Pitch Competition (The Ruby Runway) - Ruby Central
Bring your Ruby startup to The Ruby Runway. Pitch live, gain exposure, and compete for exclusive cash prizes at RubyConf. Your next big stage starts here.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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.
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.
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December 30, 2025 at 8:00 PM
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.
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 23, 2025 at 3:03 PM
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]
Register today at rubyconf.org or book time with Tom at [email protected]
December 22, 2025 at 4:03 PM
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]
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...
RubyConf 2026 Program Committee Interest Form
Hello and welcome! We are excited to announce our recruiting search has officially opened for the the 2026 RubyConf Program Committee Members. RubyConf 2026 will be happening in Las Vegas, July 14 -…
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December 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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！
#rubyrelease30th
おめでとうございます！
December 18, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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！
#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.
December 16, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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...
December 15, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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!
December 12, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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!
December 5, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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...
December 2, 2025 at 11:54 PM
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.
December 2, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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.
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The Ruby Central README: November 2025 💎
The README is a newsletter focused on Ruby Central as an organization, our events, and the broader Ruby community. For more detailed open source news, check out our dedicated newsletter, The OSS Changelog.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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...
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
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The San Francisco Ruby Conference ♦️ · Luma
We are excited to invite you to our premier event: the San Francisco Ruby Conference, on November 19-21! We're gathering ~600 Rubyists in San Francisco:…
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November 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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
luma.com/sfrubyconf2025
Our final Weekly Update from Ruby Central before we resume publishing our Newsletter:
rubycentral.org/p/561966ea-9...
rubycentral.org/p/561966ea-9...
Ruby Central Weekly Update – Friday, November 14, 2025
As we head toward the end of the year, this will be our final weekly update before we return to our monthly newsletter cadence. This change allows our small but mighty team to focus time and…
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November 14, 2025 at 10:07 PM
Our final Weekly Update from Ruby Central before we resume publishing our Newsletter:
rubycentral.org/p/561966ea-9...
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...
Ruby Central Board Member - Ruby Central
About Ruby Central. Ruby Central is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the Ruby programming language and community. We steward foundational open source infrastructure su...
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November 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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...
Ruby Central Update Friday 11/7/25
Thank you for staying engaged as we move forward together. We value your feedback and encourage your input at every step. Next week, we will share one more Friday update, after which our Open Source…
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November 7, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Here is the Weekly Update from Ruby Central: rubycentral.org/p/c59b51af-a...
Here is the most recent Source of Truth update, including the awaited Q&A: rubycentral.org/p/2bb40cdc-f...
Source of Truth Update – Friday, October 24, 2025
We appreciate the community’s patience and grace as we briefly paused our regular cadence of weekly updates. Out of respect for last week’s announcement from Matz and its importance to the community,…
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October 24, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Here is the most recent Source of Truth update, including the awaited Q&A: rubycentral.org/p/2bb40cdc-f...