YUKIHIRO "MATZ"
MATSUMOTO
creator_of_Ruby
Opening Keynote
Brno, Czech Republic
Sep 17—18, 2026
EURUKO
Euruko (European Ruby Conference) is an annual conference about the Ruby programming language with an informal atmosphere and lots of opportunities to listen, learn, and talk with developers from all around the world.
SEP 16
Early registration & BRUG meetup
SEP 17—18
Official conference dates
SEP 19
Rubi Safari
Amazing
Speakers
Building
Community
Historical
City of Brno
speakers
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
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
- Phone
- +420 530 352 111
Hotel Passage · standard double
Alternatives within walking distance
No special rates · book direct
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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