ABOUT THE CONFERENCE - RUBY CONF AFRICA 2025
Ruby: Elegance, Convention, and Versatility
This year’s theme,
“Beyond code: Innovating for the future”,
highlights how Ruby and open-source technologies can shape
tomorrow’s world. Join us in Kenya for a two-day experience that
brings together thought leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs
driven by a passion for Ruby and its power to spark meaningful
change. Dive into forward-thinking discussions, hands-on
workshops, and vibrant networking sessions that go beyond code —
into the heart of innovation.
- Discover how Ruby is powering innovation in open-source communities and tech ecosystems.
- Discuss the evolving role of Ruby in modern software development, from small projects to large-scale enterprise solutions.
- Foster knowledge sharing on best practices, tooling, and methodologies that make Ruby a powerful choice for developers.
- Strengthen community collaboration and highlight how Ruby continues to shape and influence the broader tech ecosystem.
- Elevate the Ruby community in Africa, positioning it as a globally recognized hub for innovation and excellence.
THE ORGANIZER - AFRICA RUBY COMMUNITY
The African Ruby Community (ARC) is a community of 5000+ Ruby
Developers, entrepreneurs, designers and freelancers with chapters
in Nairobi-Kenya, Kampala-Uganda, Kigali-Rwanda, and Dar es
Salaam-Tanzania.
ARC aims to unite entrepreneurs, developers, designers, and
open-source contributors to tackle various challenges. By
embracing entrepreneurship and open-source principles, ARC
believes in offering comprehensive solutions to numerous issues.
Attendees are equipped with both technological tools and
entrepreneurial methodologies to maximize their potential and
inspire others in their communities and beyond.
Directions
Direction to the Conference
July 18th & 19th, 2025
8.00 AM - 05.30 PM
Daystar University, Nairobi, Kenya
Daystar University’s Nairobi campus, located along Valley
Road, offers a serene and accessible environment ideal for
conferences. It features modern lecture halls, computer labs,
reliable internet, and a stocked library for a comfortable
attendee experience.
The campus is close to restaurants, banks, healthcare, and shopping centers, with easy access to public transport, including matatus, buses, and ride-hailing apps like Uber and Bolt.
It’s about a 25–30 minute drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, depending on traffic. Security is ensured by both campus staff and police patrols.
We hope you enjoy the conference and explore Nairobi’s vibrant culture from the heart of Daystar University!
The campus is close to restaurants, banks, healthcare, and shopping centers, with easy access to public transport, including matatus, buses, and ride-hailing apps like Uber and Bolt.
It’s about a 25–30 minute drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, depending on traffic. Security is ensured by both campus staff and police patrols.
We hope you enjoy the conference and explore Nairobi’s vibrant culture from the heart of Daystar University!
How to get there
Directions to Daystar University are provided in the map
section.