Helvetic Ruby 2026 call for speakers
Helvetic Ruby 2026 is a Ruby conference which will take place in Zurich, Switzerland on 19th and 20th November 2026. We are looking for speakers!
The call for speakers is open until
We welcome speakers from different backgrounds, with varied experiences and career paths.
Speakers (and all other participants) must comply with our code of conduct.
AI policy
Using AI to proofread your submission or otherwise help in a small way is acceptable, but generating the entire proposal is not. You have to coherently present your ideas, your way in front of a live audience.
Talk format
- The planned talk duration is 25-30 minutes.
- Talks must be given in English.
Presentation topics and audience
We are looking for both technical and non-technical talks relevant to the Ruby community. Assume a mix of skill levels and a variety of interests in the audience.
Example topics
These are just ideas to illustrate possible talk categories. Do not limit yourself.
- A debugging story
- Building a better team culture
- A performance optimization story
- Mental health
- A refactoring story
- Your experience progressing to the next stage of your career, whether as a career changer, an entry-level, mid-level or experienced developer
- Hiring and interview practices
- A deep dive into a library or framework
- Coaching and mentorship
- Technical and non-technical reasons for the success of your product or service
Speaker benefits
Accepted speakers will get free admission to the conference.
We also cover travel and accommodation expenses. If your company is able to cover those costs instead, we will gladly list them as a travel sponsor.
We offer help with talk preparation. Don't hesitate to submit even if this is your first talk!
Submit a talk proposal
Please fill in our call for proposals form.