Name: EURUKO 2026
Start: 2026-09-17T09:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-18T18:00:00+02:00
Location: Hotel Passage

Amazing Speakers

Building Community

Historical City of Brno

speakers

YUKIHIRO "MATZ" MATSUMOTO

creator of Ruby

Opening Keynote

KOICHI SASADA

ruby core @ stores

Closing Keynote — Parallel Programming with Ractors

HITOSHI HASUMI

creator of PicoRuby

Workshop — PicoRuby: Low Energy Edition

CHRIS HASINSKI

From C to Ruby: Porting Doom

IVO ANJO

ruby performance @ datadog

What lies beneath your Ruby app

SATOSHI TAGOMORI

ruby committer @ sakura internet

Stacking Boxes

HANA HARENCAROVA

software engineer @ github

How to ship 1000+ commits to a Rails monolith daily

TIM KÄCHELE

engineering lead @ boerse stuttgart

Parsing: it's more than a regex

BENOIT DALOZE

ruby profiler @ datadog

Running Native Extensions and Ruby Code in Parallel Threads

CHARLES OLIVER NUTTER

jruby lead @ headius enterprises

JRuby Past, Present, and Future

CARMINE PAOLINO

creator of RubyLLM

RubyLLM 2.0: Beyond Agents

Sep 16—18 · single track

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Sep 16 Wed

Early reg & BRUG meetup

EuRuKo week starts the evening before the conference. Registration opens in the afternoon, followed by a BRUG Meetup — an informal gathering with the local Brno Ruby community. No agenda, no slides. Just a good way to meet people before it all begins.

Sep 17 Thu

The main day

Matz opens with the keynote, seven talks follow across the day, and the evening ends with the EuRuKo karaoke — the part of the conference people talk about for years.

Sep 18 Fri

Talks & workshops

Two more talks in the morning, city pitches, the closing keynote on parallel programming with Ractors, and the announcement of where EuRuKo goes in 2027. The afternoon is for workshops. The conference wraps at 18:00.

The host city

Historic
City of Brno

Brno is the vibrant heart of South Moravia and the second-largest city in the Czech Republic — a place where history, creativity, and innovation come together in an inviting mix. Known for its relaxed atmosphere, elegant architecture, and thriving tech and design scene, Brno offers something for everyone.

Wander through its charming streets and hidden courtyards, enjoy a coffee in one of its cozy cafés, or explore the lively cultural spots that make the city feel both sophisticated and approachable. Whether you come to discover its rich history, connect with local talent, or simply enjoy the friendly pace of life, Brno welcomes you with open arms.

Hotel Passage · congress hall

THE VENUE

Hotel Passage

Hotel Passage is a contemporary boutique hotel in the very center of Brno, offering stylish design rooms, a first-class restaurant, and a generous congress center under one roof. With its warm atmosphere, elegant interiors, and top-notch conference facilities, it is an inviting place to stay, meet, and enjoy the city.

THE STAY

Accommodation

We've secured a limited number of rooms at Hotel Passage, where the conference will take place, exclusively for EuRuKo attendees. Rooms are not bookable online — please contact the hotel directly and quote the reservation code. Availability is limited; we recommend booking early.

Rate: 3,808 CZK · approx. €156 / night, incl. taxes
Code: EURUKO2026
Email: rezervace@hotelpassage.eu
Phone: +420 530 352 111

Hotel Passage · standard double

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Getting to Brno

Brno is within three hours of Prague, Vienna, and Bratislava airports. We recommend flying into Vienna (VIE) for the fastest direct connection. Full travel guide with transport options and travel times:

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