Jim Remsik

Jim Remsik, a long-time Ruby community member and organizer of XO Ruby conferences, shares his thrilling plans for a 7,500-mile road trip across the U.S. to host six Ruby events. He reminisces about the early days of Ruby and Rails and discusses the challenges of organizing community events, including travel costs and accessibility. Jim emphasizes the importance of in-person connections post-pandemic and explores innovative sponsorship strategies, while emphasizing the vibrant culture of inclusivity within the Ruby community.

Jim Remsik, a seasoned Ruby community advocate and organizer of the XO Ruby conference series, shares his deep connection to Ruby and Rails. He discusses his exciting plans for a 7,500-mile road trip to six Ruby events across the U.S. Jim highlights nostalgic moments from the early Ruby days and addresses the challenges of organizing inclusive events. He emphasizes the importance of community ties while also diving into the role of AI tools in enhancing developer experiences and easing event logistics.

Jim Remsik, Founder of Flagrant and organizer of the XO Ruby Conference series, shares his insights on the importance of Ruby and Rails events. He discusses the challenges and rewards of emceeing and the need for inclusivity and diverse participation at conferences. They explore the intersection of design and development, emphasizing the growing role of junior developers. Jim also offers practical advice for aspiring technologists to engage with the community through meetups and smaller events, highlighting the value of building meaningful relationships.

Jim Remsik, a veteran in the Ruby universe, is organizing six XO Ruby conferences across the U.S. He shares nostalgic tales from the early days of Ruby and Rails, and insights from his extensive experience in event organizing. The conversation dives into challenges of making events more accessible and community-focused post-pandemic. Jim discusses innovative strategies for enhancing attendee experiences and emphasizes the importance of fostering connections within the Ruby community. All this while gearing up for an exciting 7500-mile road trip!

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.