Navigating talk proposal reviews and technical emphasis at upcoming conference

In this episode of Remote Ruby, Jason, Chris, and Andrew reunite after six months to dive into the details of the upcoming RubyConf 2024 with program chairs Kinsey Durham Grace and Jim Remsik. The discussion covers various aspects of the conference, such as the emphasis on more technical talks, the introduction of several keynotes including Matz and Kent Beck, and the revival of the Madison Ruby conference.

Additionally, the episode highlights the Scholar and Guide Program, which aims to help newcomers at the conference. They also delve into the history of past Ruby and Rails conferences. Both Kinsey and Jim share their journeys and experiences within the Ruby community, outlining their vision for this year’s RubyConf in Chicago.

• Kinsey Durham Grace Website
• Kinsey Durham Grace X/Twitter
• Jim Remsik LinkedIn
• Jim Remsik Blog-Flagrant
• Jim Remsik X/Twitter
• RubyConf Chicago-Nov 13-15, 2024
• Madison Ruby, Madison, WI-Aug 1-2, 2024
• Ruby Central
• Scholars and Guides Program
• Three Dots and a Dash-Chicago

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• Chris Oliver X/Twitter
• Andrew Mason X/Twitter
• Jason Charnes X/Twitter