Guide Application

Welcome, and thank you for your interest in becoming a volunteer Guide for this year's Scholars and Guides program! Guides play a vital role in supporting Scholars by providing mentorship, guidance, and professional networking opportunities before and during the conference. As a Guide, you’ll help Scholars navigate the Ruby and Rails community and maximize their conference experience. What Guides Do: We’re looking for Guides who are familiar with the Ruby and/or Rails community and who can offer valuable insights to new Rubyists. As a Guide, you will: - Mentor Scholars through their mini-projects, offering guidance and support. - Recommend conference talks that align with your Scholar’s interests and skill levels. - Introduce your Scholar to influential developers who can help them grow in their area of interest. - Share feedback and advice on building a career in the Ruby/Rails world. - Attend 3 mandatory meet-ups: - Speakers & Scholars Reception - Pre-conference meeting (Zoom) - Post-conference Lunchtime Retro (on-site) Conference Details: Ruby Central hosted events, RubyConf and RubyConf, are comprised of 3 days. This year, RubyConf 2026 will take place in Las Vegas, NV from July 14th ~ July 16th. The event will be held over three days: - Day 1 & Day 3: Conference talks - Day 2: Workshops, hack-a-thon, talks and community activities Note: This is a volunteer position. While we would love to offer a fully gifted ticket, we may not be able to do so due to financial constraints and current sponsorship coverage. Application Deadlines: The application deadline for RubyConf is Tuesday, March 17th, 2026 11:59pm EST. After this date, we will reach out to all applicants to confirm their interest. You will be notified of your application status approximately 2-3 weeks after the deadline. If you have any questions, feel free to contact us visit our website at. Thank you for applying to be a Guide! Originally posted on Himalayas