Kinsey Durham Grace and Jim Remsik, program chairs of RubyConf 2024, discuss the technical emphasis, keynotes like Matz and Kent Beck, revival of Madison Ruby, and the Scholar and Guide Program. They share their journey in the Ruby community, highlighting the vision for this year’s conference in Chicago.
RubyConf 2024 emphasizes technical talks for all levels, challenging stereotypes.
Scholars and Guides Program enhances newcomers' experience by providing mentorship and networking opportunities.
Deep dives
Focus on Technical Talks at RubyConf 2024
This year's RubyConf 2024 aims to focus more on technical talks, catering to a wide range of levels within the Ruby community. The organizers are enthusiastic about accepting technical talks that are accessible yet present tangible and innovative ideas. They aim to challenge the stereotype that RubyConf is solely non-technical and are excited about the prospect of attendees walking away with actionable insights for their code bases or professional pitches.
Keynote Speakers Announced: Matts, Kent Beck, and Brandon Weaver
Keynote speakers announced for RubyConf include renowned figures such as Matts, who returns in person after the pandemic hiatus, Kent Beck, and Brandon Weaver. Brandon's talk is anticipated to delve into Monads in Ruby and promises to be engaging, entertaining, and technically compelling. The selection of keynote speakers reflects a blend of technical depth and creativity, aligning with the conference's focus on delivering valuable content to attendees.
Scholars and Guides Program Continues to Support Attendees
The RubyConf continues to offer the Scholars and Guides program, providing opportunities for newcomers to receive guidance and mentorship from experienced community members. The program includes free tickets for scholars, pairing them with guides who assist in navigating the conference, choosing sessions, and fostering connections within the community. The program aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment for first-time attendees, enhancing their conference experience and facilitating networking opportunities.
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.