​The first-ever Belfast RubyFest is here.

​It will be a celebration of community, creativity, and all the wonderful things you can build with Ruby.

​Three speakers are flying in from across Europe for this. Thanks to our sponsors, it's free.

​There will be drinks, there will be a compelling hands-on workshop, there will be music (with Ruby!) and engaging video games (with Ruby!). All hosted at a first-rate venue: The Clayton Hotel.

​Headcount will be capped so RSVP today

​Meet our speakers

​Christian Bruckmayer - Staff Engineer, Shopify

​Test Smarter, Not Harder - Crafting a Test Selection Framework from Scratch

​Julian Cheal - Freelance Software Developer

​Making Massively Multiplayer Games with DragonRuby

​Thijs Cadier - CTO & Co-Founder, AppSignal

​How music works, using Ruby

​Sponsors:

​Agenda:

• ​5:00pm - Doors - Bar onsite

• ​6:00pm - Light food and refreshments

• ​6:20pm - Welcome - Nick Schwaderer

• ​6:30pm - Workshop - Christian Bruckmayer

• ​7:40pm - Talk - Julian Cheal

• ​8:20pm - Talk - Thijs Cadier

• ​9:00pm onwards - Post-event drinks onsite and nearby

​What you need to know:

​Headcount is limited. RSVP early.

​AppSignal is sponsoring stroopwafels. Get hyped.

​There will be catered food onsite. Not a full sit-down meal. Feel free to order a bite before the talks if you want a more substantial meal.

​Workshop, talks and festivities will be held in Olympic Ballroom 1. You can socialize generally onsite in the hotel bar and lounge.

​If you are flying from abroad, message me ASAP about a discounted room rate. [email protected]

​This event is free only because of the generous support of our sponsors. Reach out to them and thank them for supporting the Ruby community.