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RailsConf 2011 Events

We can't spend our entire day in front of our laptops (well, actually we could, but that's not really the point of RailsConf). These events are designed to get you up and socializing face-to-face with other Rails enthusiasts.

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9:00am Monday, 05/16/2011
BohConf - Monday
Location: Room 347
Average rating: ***..
(3.67, 3 ratings)
BohConf is the official RailsConf 2011 unconference. At BohConf, we're going to get our hands dirty writing code and sharing ideas in an open and free-form environment. It's free and will run alongside RailsConf in the convention center. Everyone is welcome. Read more.
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12:30pm Monday, 05/16/2011
BohConf - Monday
Location: Room 347
Average rating: ***..
(3.75, 4 ratings)
BohConf is the official RailsConf 2011 unconference. At BohConf, we're going to get our hands dirty writing code and sharing ideas in an open and free-form environment. It's free and will run alongside RailsConf in the convention center. Everyone is welcome. Read more.
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6:00pm Monday, 05/16/2011
Ignite RailsConf
Location: Chesapeake Ballroom - 3rd Level
Average rating: ****.
(4.60, 25 ratings)
Ignite is a high-energy evening of 5-minute talks by people who have an idea - and the guts to get onstage and share it with the rest of the Rails community. Read more.
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9:00am Tuesday, 05/17/2011
BohConf - Tuesday
Location: Room 347
BohConf is the official RailsConf 2011 unconference. At BohConf, we're going to get our hands dirty writing code and sharing ideas in an open and free-form environment. It's free and will run alongside RailsConf in the convention center. Everyone is welcome. Read more.
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5:15pm Tuesday, 05/17/2011
Change.org Happy Hour
Location: Pisces Room - 15th Floor
Average rating: ***..
(3.80, 5 ratings)
Change.org is hosting a happy hour! Growing in membership at over 10% per month, Change.org is the world's fastest growing social action platform. RSVP (space is limited) and come share drinks with a few of the Change.org folks. Read more.
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7:30pm Tuesday, 05/17/2011
Ruby Heroes Awards Ceremony
Location: Ballroom I - II
Please note: This and all other keynotes will be live streamed and recorded.
Average rating: ****.
(4.52, 29 ratings)
We'll be handing out several trophies to people we believe to be Ruby Heroes, and giving them the round of applause they deserve and might not get otherwise. Read more.
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8:00pm Tuesday, 05/17/2011
Birds of a Feather Sessions (BoFs) - Tuesday
Location: See BoF Schedule for Locations
Average rating: ***..
(3.80, 5 ratings)
Birds of a Feather (BoF) sessions provide face to face exposure to those interested in the same projects and concepts. BoFs can be organized for individual projects or broader topics (best practices, open data, standards). BoFs are entirely up to you. We post your topic online and onsite and provide the space and time. You provide the engaging topic. Read more.
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7:00am Wednesday, 05/18/2011
RailsConf 5K
Location: Baltimore Inner Harbor Promenade
Average rating: ****.
(4.33, 3 ratings)
Kick start your Wednesday at RailsConf with a FUN AND FREE 5k race around the Baltimore Inner Harbor Promenade. Runners and walkers are welcome (the course is as flat as a pancake). Read more.
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9:00am Wednesday, 05/18/2011
BohConf - Wednesday
Location: Room 347
BohConf is the official RailsConf 2011 unconference. At BohConf, we're going to get our hands dirty writing code and sharing ideas in an open and free-form environment. It's free and will run alongside RailsConf in the convention center. Everyone is welcome. Read more.
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12:25pm Wednesday, 05/18/2011
BohConf - Wednesday
Location: Room 347
BohConf is the official RailsConf 2011 unconference. At BohConf, we're going to get our hands dirty writing code and sharing ideas in an open and free-form environment. It's free and will run alongside RailsConf in the convention center. Everyone is welcome. Read more.
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8:00pm Wednesday, 05/18/2011
Music Jam/Birds of a Feather Sessions (BoFs) - Wednesday
Location: Ballroom I - II
Ron Evans (The Hybrid Group)
Average rating: ****.
(4.25, 8 ratings)
Bring an instrument (or your voice) and let’s make music! Read more.
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9:00am Thursday, 05/19/2011
BohConf - Thursday
Location: Room 347
BohConf is the official RailsConf 2011 unconference. At BohConf, we're going to get our hands dirty writing code and sharing ideas in an open and free-form environment. It's free and will run alongside RailsConf in the convention center. Everyone is welcome. Read more.
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