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Marty Haught, Director of Open Source at Ruby Central, shares insights on securing the Ruby ecosystem and the evolution of community spaces at tech conferences.

• Ruby Central's open source program focuses on three key areas: security, reliability, and sustainability
• Pre-compiled binaries for native extensions are coming to RubyGems to eliminate supply chain attack vectors
• Hack Spaces at RailsConf are evolving with two-hour blocks to allow maintainers to interact more freely
• Evening code parties could provide structured socializing opportunities for solo conference attendees
• The EU Cyber Resilience Act will become the "GDPR for cybersecurity" affecting commercial software by 2026
• Companies will need to produce Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) and track vulnerabilities in open source dependencies
• Ruby Central is participating in working groups to help shape implementation of new security regulations
• Getting involved in open source is a marathon - find projects that genuinely interest you

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Chris Oliver joins us to discuss his experience co-chairing the final RailsConf and provides a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to organize a major tech conference.

• Co-chairing RailsConf with Ufuk was an opportunity too good to pass up for the final Rails conference
• Site visits to Philadelphia's Sheraton included evaluating spaces for keynotes, breakout rooms, vendor areas and social events
• This year attendees will explore Philly for lunch rather than having catered conference meals
• Reading Terminal Market is just a 10-minute walk from the venue with incredible food options
• The CFP process involved reviewing 250 submissions to select just 29 talks
• Initial proposal reviews were anonymized to reduce selection bias
• Creating the conference schedule required balancing competing talks across three simultaneous tracks
• Booking rooms at the conference hotel supports the event financially and creates more networking opportunities
• Meeting people at conferences is easier when you remember everyone shares a passion for Ruby and Rails
• Ruby Central maintains critical infrastructure including RubyGems and Bundler beyond organizing conferences

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Aryn Chapman joins us to discuss the vibrant journey of planning RailsConf, highlighting the dynamic collaboration with Ruby Central. She provides an insider's perspective on how event production creates incredible experiences for attendees.

• Engaging with Ruby Central for event production
• Understanding event logistics and planning strategies
• Importance of local culture in shaping conferences
• Creating opportunities for attendees to explore Philadelphia
• Fostering community through creative engagement at events
• Celebrating the legacy of RailsConf as it nears a conclusion

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