Haggis Ruby 2026
We are thrilled to announce that Haggis Ruby is back for 2026!
This year, we’re leveling up—moving from a single day to a full two-day conference on the 23rd and 24th of April. Join us in the heart of Scotland as we gather at The Studio, Glasgow, for forty-eight hours of deep dives into Ruby insightful talks, workshops, and "hallway track" conversations, that make our community so special.
Whether you’re a seasoned Rubyist or just starting your journey with the language, Haggis Ruby is the place to connect, learn, and celebrate the craft of coding in one of the UK’s most vibrant cities.
For that nostalgia hit, see Haggis Ruby 2024
Tickets on sale now!
2 day, single track conference.
12 speakers (2 keynote speakers) with workshops on day 2.
Only £230 for a full conference pass.
Get your tickets nowThe schedule
Day 1 - Thursday, 23rd April
| 8.45 | Registration |
| 9.30 | Welcome James Bell |
| What happened to RubyGems and what can we learn? Mike McQuaid | |
| How I Upgraded Rails (and Only Broke Production Once) Jess Sullivan | |
| 10.45 | Tea break |
| 11.20 | Developer skills worth learning when AI can write code Sue Smith |
| How to build a haunted house Aji Slater | |
| 12.25 | Lunch |
| 14.00 | Panel Discussion - to be confirmed |
| 15.20 | Tea break |
| 16.00 | Under the hood - exploring digital assistive technology Carme Mias |
| Making Solid Cache the Rails Default Donal McBreen | |
| 17.00 | End of Day 1 talks! |
| Evening | Ceilidh & Drinks at the Drygate |
Day 2 - Friday 24th April
| 9.30 | Day Two welcome James Bell |
| What working in a high-performing team taught me about shipping my own projects fast and while having fun Hana Harencarova | |
| Replacing React with Hotwire for developer happiness Colin Gemmell | |
| 10.35 | Tea break |
| 11.15 | What's Ruby fo(u)r? Murray Steele |
| Burnout in Open Source: a structural problem we can fix together Miranda Heath | |
| 12.15 | Lunch |
| 13.50 | Workshop - Event Sourcing, but in Ruby Ismael Celis |
| 15.20 | Tea break |
| 16.00 | It’s a Kind of Magic: Shipping Rails Upgrades with Confidence ✨ Peter Aitken |
| Closing Keynote Maria Gutierrez | |
| 17.15 | End of conference reflections and let's close this thing down James Bell |
Our speakers
The venue
The Studio Glasgow is located right in the heart of the city, literally seconds away from Glasgow Central Station. It occupies the 8th and 9th floors of a distinctive glass-fronted building.
The space is bright, friendly, and modern and boasts impressive views of the rooftops and hills beyond.
The accommodation
Glasgow offers plenty of accommodation options, from budget hostels to boutique hotels. To make planning easier, we’ve agreed special rates for Haggis Ruby attendees at a few hand-picked places. If you’re looking for a good deal and a convenient base for the conference, the hotels below are well worth considering.
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Radisson Blu Hotel
Another great option just a few minutes walk from the Studio, offering a comfortable stay with modern amenities.
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YOTEL Glasgow
If you are looking for a more budget-friendly option, this is a great choice. Still as close to the conference venue as possible.
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The Address
Another great option if you are looking for a more luxurious stay.
For discounted rates, please contact the hotel directly at reservations.glasgow@theaddresscollective.com and mention "Haggis Ruby".