Ruby Central
Advancing Ruby's ecosystem & community since 2001
Ruby Central is the organizing force behind RubyConf, RailsConf and the proud maintainers of RubyGems, Bundler.
Pillars of Ruby Central
Conferences
For over two decades, Ruby Central has brought the Ruby community together through world-class events. We organize RubyConf, the world’s largest Ruby conference, and RailsConf, the longest-running conference for Rails developers. These events have shaped the ecosystem by inspiring innovation, nurturing talent, and connecting thousands of developers from around the world.
Attend our upcoming conference, RailsConf 2025, on July 8-10 in Philadelphia, PA.
Open Source
We maintain the mission-critical tools that power the Ruby ecosystem, including RubyGems and Bundler, and are dedicated to their ongoing security, stability, and growth. Our goal is to ensure Ruby remains a reliable and flexible language for developers and companies around the world.
Want to learn more about how you can participate?
Community
We’re building a more inclusive and connected Ruby ecosystem, both online and in person, by supporting regional conferences, local meetups, and community-driven programs like Scholars & Guides. Through grant funding, resource sharing, and inclusive platforms for learning and collaboration, we help empower new developers, foster global connections, and strengthen the talent ecosystem.
Supported By
Ruby Central is proudly supported by leading companies that rely on Ruby to build and scale their applications. Their sponsorship helps us sustain the tools and community that power the Ruby ecosystem. Find out how your company can support Ruby Central.
A special thanks to our supporters, you make this possible!
