Rocky Mountain Ruby

Monday, October 6th and Tuesday, October 7th

A two day, single track conference in the heart of Boulder, Colorado.

Rocky Mountain Ruby is a single track conference devoted to the Ruby programming language which features technical presentations, community events and outdoor experiences in beautiful Boulder, Colorado at one of the best times of year.

View our 2024 program and talks.

Why Rocky Mountain Ruby?

Good talks combined with plenty of time for the "hallway" track.

An Intimate Conference

Engage in meaningful conversations and build strong connections in the Ruby community.

Community

Join the welcoming Ruby community of Boulder and the Colorado Front Range. No matter your background or skill level, if you love working with Ruby, you’ll belong.

In the Heart of it All

Right in downtown Boulder, a few minutes walk from the famous Pearl Street Mall you'll have easy access to hiking, biking, and all of the Colorado great outdoors.

Open Lunch

Lunch will be open. We’ll provide a long break so you can explore Boulder’s amazing food scene. And we'll help you meet new people to enjoy it with.

TheKeynote Speakers

Location

Boulder, Colorado

Discover Boulder, Colorado, where the breathtaking Rocky Mountain landscapes meet a vibrant city teeming with unique cultural experiences, an eclectic arts scene, and delectable cuisine. Boulder is a city that thrives on the outdoors, so you’ll find plenty of ways to enjoy the fresh mountain air, whether you’re hiking, biking, or simply strolling through the city’s many parks and the historic Pearl Street Mall. Learn more about Boulder in our Boulder Guide.

Venue

eTown Hall

eTown Hall is home to the famous eTown radio show, as well as eTown’s offices, recording studio, and performance space.

1535 Spruce Street, Boulder, CO 80302.

FAQs

Questions? Answered.

When is the Call for Papers?

The CFP has already closed for 2025. However, we would love for you to prepare a lightning talk for the conference. Signups will be open at the conference. Please watch our social media accounts for announcements about the 2026 CFP.

When will tickets be available?

Tickets will go on sale by August 1, 2025 and we are hoping to announce speaker lineup shortly before that.

How many attendees do you expect?

Our goal is 150. The Venue can hold up to 240.

Where's the schedule?

We are actively working on the schedule right now, check back soon.

Will the conference talks be recorded?

Yes! Thanks to our generous sponsors, we will be recording all the talks and making them available to attendees after the conference.

Will there be any food or drinks?

We plan to provide a light breakfast, coffee, and a light snack on each day. Lunch is on your own so that you can enjoy Boulder cuisine and meet other attendees. We are planning a social event on Monday evening with food and drinks.

Will there be a job fair?

No, but there will be a #jobs channel on our conference Slack group and several sponsors have openings that they would love to discuss with you.

Are you looking for sponsors?

Yes! Visit our Sponsorship Page