Send us a textRocky Mountain Ruby Conference organizers Spike Ilaqua and Becky Freeman share how they revived this regional event and why smaller tech conferences create uniquely valuable community experiences.• Rocky Mountain Ruby started in 2010, ran until 2017, then was revived after the pandemic• The conference builds on Boulder's strong Ruby community, including regular meetups and an active Slack channel• Small regional conferences create more intimate experiences where attendees can meet everyone• The "Pac-Man rule" encourages conversation circles to always leave space for newcomers to join• Single-track programming and community lunches help foster connections between attendees• Volunteering at conferences provides an immediate icebreaker and helps overcome social anxiety• Making eye contact, smiling, and joining pre-conference activities helps newcomers build connections• Conference organizers benefit from mentorship and learning from experienced community buildersRocky Mountain Ruby returns to Boulder, Colorado on October 6-7, 2024. The CFP will open in late May/early June, and tickets will be available in July. Submit talks at rockymtnruby.com.

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