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I'm Attending!August 21, 2026August 22, 2026Ruby Conf Africa 2026UTC## Ruby Conf Africa 2026 (RCA) – Call for Participation
The **African Ruby Community (ARC)** invites you to **Ruby Conf Africa 2026 (RCA)**! The conference will gather Ruby Developers, Engineers, and Entrepreneurs for two days of innovation, collaboration, and knowledge-sharing in **Nairobi, Kenya, on August 21st – 22nd, 2026**.
This exciting event is organized by the **African Ruby Community (ARC)**, founded in 2010 with over 5,000 members across East Africa, including developers, entrepreneurs, designers, and freelancers. The ARC organizes the annual Ruby Conference to foster innovation, collaboration, and skill development.
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### 🚀 Theme: **"Beyond Code - Innovating for the Future"**
Guided by the theme **"Beyond Code - Innovating for the Future"**, the conference is designed to equip Rubyists with the skills, insights, and tools needed to thrive in a rapidly evolving tech landscape. Attendees will gain valuable knowledge on emerging trends, future-proofing their careers, and mastering the latest advancements in Ruby development through expert-led sessions, hands-on workshops, and engaging discussions.
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### Core Conference Objectives
RCA 2026 is structured around four main objectives:
1. **Future-Proof Ruby Developers**: Provide insights into skills, trends, and technologies that will help Rubyists stay relevant.
2. **Expand the Impact of Ruby**: Explore how Ruby is evolving beyond traditional software development, including areas like AI, automation, and sustainable tech.
3. **Foster Innovation in Development Practices**: Highlight cutting-edge tools, methodologies, and frameworks (including Ruby, Rails, Stimulus, and Turbo) that push development forward.
4. **Encourage Community Growth & Diversity**: Discuss how inclusivity, open-source collaboration, and education can shape Ruby's future.
Nairobi, Kenya
