RubyConf 2026 Career Fair

Hire across tech roles. Connect with conference talent and local professionals.

Meet qualified candidates in a professional setting where conversations are focused on real career opportunities. Engage with conference attendees and local career seekers who are actively seeking roles at technology-driven companies.

Hosted inside the RubyConf venue—a focused hiring environment designed for meaningful conversations, not résumé drop-offs.

When:

Tuesday, July 14 & Wednesday, July 15, 2026.

11:00 AM – 3:00 PM (both days)

Where:

Red Rock Casino Resort

11011 W Charleston Blvd,
Las Vegas, Nevada 89135

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About Ruby Central:

Leading Ruby Community
Development Since 2001

Ruby Central, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit committed to driving innovation and building community within the Ruby programming ecosystem since 2001.

Our mission extends beyond events—we provide critical infrastructure, maintain community resources, and support open-source initiatives that power thousands of businesses worldwide.

  • By the numbers
  • 25 Years

    Conference Excellence

  • 10,000+

    Annual Conference Attendees

  • 500K+

    RubyGems.org Monthly Users

About RubyConf

The 36th annual RubyConf brings together the global Ruby community for three days of technical sessions, workshops, networking, and professional development.

  • 500+ Attendees

    The 36th annual RubyConf brings together the global Ruby community for three days of technical sessions, workshops, networking, and professional development.

  • 50+ Sessions

    Cutting-edge technical talks, hands-on workshops, and community-driven discussions.

  • Global Reach

    Participants from 30+ countries representing diverse industries and technical specializations.

Who you will meet

Access two distinct talent pools in a single recruiting event

RubyConf Conference Professionals

  • Software engineers and technical leads
  • Infrastructure and DevOps specialists
  • Engineering managers
  • Product managers and designers
  • Startup founders and technical executives

These candidates bring strong technical experience, professional maturity, and leadership potential.

Local Workforce Participants

Career-focused professionals from the Las Vegas area seeking roles within technology companies, including:

  • IT and engineering support
  • Data and analytics
  • Customer success and operations
  • Marketing, finance, and HR roles within tech organizations

Participants register specifically for the Career Fair and are prepared to engage directly with employers.

Participation Levels

Choose the participation level that aligns with your hiring goals and organizational priorities

  • Career Fair Exhibitor

    $3,500

    Availability: Up to 45 organizations

    • Designed for employers seeking direct recruiting access to conference professionals and community career seekers
    • Table space for both event days
    • Employer directory listing
    • Post-event access to opt-in candidate information
    Select Career Fair Exhibitor
  • Most Popular

    Featured Employer

    $5,500

    Availability: Limited to 8 organizations

    • All Exhibitor benefits plus enhanced visibility
    • Preferred placement in the Career Fair space
    • Featured placement on the Career Fair website
    • Inclusion in pre-event 'Who's Hiring' email communications
    • Ideal for companies recruiting across multiple roles or launching new teams
    Select Featured Employer

  • Hiring Partner

    $9,500

    Availability: Limited to 5 organizations

    • For organizations making a strategic investment in hiring and workforce engagement
    • Premium branding throughout the Career Fair area
    • Participation in a curated Careers in Tech panel discussion
    • Priority consideration for private or semi-private meeting space (subject to venue availability)
    • Recognition as a workforce development partner of Ruby Central
    Select Hiring Partner
RubyConf Sponsors: Add-On Opportunity

RubyConf sponsors may add Career Fair participation to their sponsorship package. This allows sponsors to recruit for senior technical roles in the sponsor expo while also engaging broader talent pools in the Career Fair.

What's Included

All Career Fair employer participants receive:

A staffed table for both days of the Career Fair
Post-event access to opt-in candidate résumés and contact information
One six-foot draped table and two chairs
Inclusion in pre-event "Who's Hiring" communications (for Featured Employers and Hiring Partners)
Access to shared Wi-Fi and standard power (subject to venue availability)
Company name signage provided by Ruby Central