At RubyConf 2026, anyone who buys a ticket before July 1st is entered into a raffle for an exclusive RubyConf VIP experience. What exactly is a RubyConf VIP experience?

Five lucky winners, drawn at random, will:

  • Get a ticket for you and a plus-one to the world-famous RubyConf speakers' Dinner, where you'll meet your real-world Ruby Heroes. Get exclusive behind-the-scenes access to the people who make Ruby and make RubyConf while you eat like royalty.
  • VIP reserved seating for all keynote talks so you won't miss a thing. No fighting for a free seat or squeezing in the middle of a row of strangers. Walk right up and take a load off.
  • A personal "thank you" from the board and staff. Because we really couldn't do this without you, all the attendees who make this conference possible.

But that's not all, everyone who enters by buying a ticket by July 1st will receive a limited edition RubyConf 2026 pin! If you were on the fence before, don't let this chance of a lifetime pass you by. When the clock strikes midnight on July 1st (PST), this door will officially be closed. Anyone who buys a ticket after that will still get a great conference at the Red Rock Resort, but you won't get a limited edition pin and won't be entered in the raffle for the VIP experience. Don't miss out, buy today.

FAQ

  • Q: If I win, can I get Matz's autograph?

  • A: Matz, along with ~50 amazing Rubyists, including Dave Thomas, Jessica Kerr, and Obie Fernandez, have all been invited to the speaker dinner. You can use that time to ask for selfies, promote your pet idea for the Ruby language, or just get to know the people behind the code we all love and depend on.

  • Q: I already bought a ticket, but I really want to go to that dinner. Am I out of luck?

  • A: Not at all, everyone who has purchased before July 1st, 2026, is automatically entered. Plus, you can collect your limited edition RubyConf 2026 pin when you check into the conference.

  • Q: What if I can't make the dinner? Can I transfer my ticket to someone else?

  • A: If you cannot attend the dinner, your dinner ticket (and plus-one) is transferable to another registered RubyConf attendee. However, your VIP dinner ticket carries no cash value and cannot be refunded.

  • Q: When will winners be notified?

  • A: We will draw raffle winners shortly after Midnight on July 1st. Winners will be notified by email at the email address they used to register for the conference.

  • Q: I missed the deadline for the hotel conference rate, but I want a chance to be a VIP, can you help me out?

  • A: Potential VIPs deserve the best, which includes the best rooms at the best prices. We've worked with the venue to extend conference room pricing to July 1st. Don't wait, book your room today.