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RubyConf is the long-running flagship conference of the Ruby programming language community, organised by the nonprofit Ruby Central. It gathers developers, maintainers, educators and companies building with Ruby to share what is happening in the language, its tooling and the frameworks that depend on it. The 2026 edition has been presented by its organisers as the start of a new era for the conference. Its programme combines keynotes from well-known figures in the Ruby world, panel discussions on the future of the language, workshops, global community showcases and Ruby Runway, a lightning-round showcase for early-stage startups. A dedicated Community Day sits in the middle of the event, and Ruby Central also runs a scholarship programme to widen participation. The official RubyConf website carries the confirmed dates, venue and schedule for this edition. Attendees gain a direct view of where Ruby is heading, practical workshop sessions, and time with the core contributors and practitioners who sustain the ecosystem. For Ruby developers, RubyConf remains the central annual meeting place where the language's community, culture and technical roadmap come together.
RubyConf 2026 takes place November 17–19, 2026 in Atlanta, GA, United States.
RubyConf 2026 is an in-person event.
RubyConf 2026 is organized by RubyCentral.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Atlanta in the third week of November is mild and dry, well past the summer humidity and before any real winter arrives. A three-day Ruby conference lands in a city whose downtown is compact and served by rail, while the interesting neighbourhoods spread east along a converted rail corridor. The civil rights history here is not a museum abstraction but attached to specific streets and buildings a short walk from the centre.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL) is the busiest airport in the world and, usefully, has a MARTA rail station inside the terminal. The Red and Gold lines reach downtown in about twenty minutes for a low flat fare, which is faster and far cheaper than a taxi at peak. MARTA also links downtown with Midtown and Buckhead; a rental car is unnecessary for a downtown conference.
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Mobile coverage is strong across downtown, Midtown and the BeltLine corridor. Visitors from outside the country generally find a prepaid eSIM simpler than roaming for a stay of a few days. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
Martin Luther King Jr National Historical Park. The birth home, Ebenezer Baptist Church and the King Center sit together on Auburn Avenue, a fifteen-minute walk east of downtown. Entry to the National Park Service sites is free. Allow two hours, and check the birth home tour schedule on arrival.
BeltLine Eastside Trail. A converted rail corridor now forming a paved path through the eastern neighbourhoods, lined with street art, breweries and the Ponce City Market food hall. Walking from Piedmont Park to Krog Street takes around an hour. Free and open at all hours.
Georgia Aquarium. One of the largest aquariums in the world, with whale sharks in its main exhibit, located on the downtown Centennial Park campus alongside several other attractions. Timed tickets recommended. Around two and a half hours. Tickets on Go City →
High Museum of Art. The principal art museum of the south-eastern United States, in a Richard Meier building in Midtown with a strong photography and folk art collection. Two hours, reachable on MARTA to Arts Center station in ten minutes from downtown. Tickets on Go City →
How do I get from the airport to downtown?
Take MARTA rail directly from inside the airport terminal. The journey to downtown takes about twenty minutes and costs a low flat fare.
Is a car needed?
No for downtown, Midtown and the BeltLine, all of which are covered by rail and walking. A car helps only for the outer suburbs.
What is the weather like in mid-November?
Mild and mostly dry, with highs around seventeen degrees Celsius and evenings near six. A light jacket is generally enough.
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