I have talked to multiple people who mentioned that because everything is moving so fast it is difficult to submit a good CFP for an AI talk that won't happen for several months. So I am trying out a new thing!

CFP Update! If you want to give an AI talk but don’t want to lock yourself into a topic that may be irrelevant in 6 months, we are accepting proposals that simply say you want to do an AI talk, you don't know what it will be, and here is why you are the best person to give it anyway!

I sat down with Amanda Perino of the Rails Foundation to ask her how Rails World comes together. She really pays attention to the finer details of the conference experience and I really enjoyed this interview. I hope you will to!

rubyconferenceproject.com/2025-10-03-a...

If you are thinking of submitting a talk to the Blastoff Rails cfp, listen to this episode of Remote Ruby for a peak behind the scenes!
www.remoteruby.com/2260490/epis...

Our CFP is officially live! It is open for a couple months so you can ponder your best ideas (or several) but don't overthink it. Also, if your talk is selected we pay for your flight and hotel!

Another fantastic interview with a Ruby conference organizer! This time with Hana Harencarova. I really hope I can make it to Helvetic Ruby someday. Their 2026 event will be in November in Zurich!
rubyconferenceproject.com/2025-08-30-i...

@cirdes.bsky.social is one of those people that knocks things out of the park. He did it with @tropicalonrails.bsky.social and he did it with this interview. Glad I got to chat and get some of this conference organizing knowledge. Please check it out!
rubyconferenceproject.com/2025-08-08-i...

We updated our sponsor page with a fun package builder! Play with it, try to break it, send it to a potential sponsor!
www.blastoffrails.com/sponsor.html

When you ask anyone about organizing a conference in the Ruby or Rails space @andycroll.bsky.social's name eventually comes up. His annual conference, @brightonruby.com, is something to aspire to. I could have spent hours on this call. Thank you Andy!

rubyconferenceproject.com/2025-07-04-i...

I interviewed @adrianthedev.com a couple weeks ago in my effort to learn how to organize conferences from the best. It is hard to find a more helpful and friendly person out there. Thank you Adrian for your time and attention.
rubyconferenceproject.com/2025-07-03-i...

The paperwork is signed and the deposit has been made. We officially have dates and a venue! Blastoff Rails will be happening June 11th and 12th of 2026 at the Albuquerque Museum. The location and quality of this venue are exactly what I was looking for.
www.cabq.gov/artsculture/...

I have to give credit to @jeremysmith.co for this idea. I am going to be handing these out at RailsConf in Philadelphia next week. Yes that's a free rocket sticker!

@jasonswett.bsky.social organized Sin City Ruby for several years and I was able to be there for the last two so it was a special pleasure to get his thoughts on conference organizing. Thank you Jason for giving your time and knowledge!

www.therailsconferenceproject.com/posts/interv...

I met Jason Charnes because I had a crazy idea to reach out to strangers on the internet and ask them to pair program on random things. He said yes because he truly cares about people. Here is our unofficial, unprofessional chat on conferences. 😆
www.therailsconferenceproject.com/posts/interv...

I had a really inspiring talk with @jeremysmith.co about organizing conferences. I loved the stories he told about organizing Blue Ridge Ruby and I hope I have some of my own soon!

www.therailsconferenceproject.com/posts/interv...

Spike Ilacqua has been organizing Rocky Mountain Ruby since 2023 but he remembered what it was like to be in my shoes now, putting on a conference for the first time. Thank you Spike for being so generous with your time and perspective!
therailsconferenceproject.com/posts/spike-...

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As I plan my first tech conference, I’m talking to experienced organizers to learn from their journeys.

Marty Haught was the first person to say yes, and I’m so grateful. We had a great conversation about the behind-the-scenes of running events.

www.therailsconferenceproject.com/posts/marty-...

Excited to share something new: I'm organizing a Ruby on Rails conference! It's called Blastoff Rails, and it's landing in Albuquerque, NM — June 2026.

No tickets yet, but I’m blogging every step of the planning process at therailsconferenceproject.com
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