Quick Summary

• 30-minute talks
• Single-track
• 700 attendees
• Ruby on Rails focus
• Deadline: January 10, 2025
• Event dates: April 3 & 4, 2025

Conference

We would love to have you join us! Tropical on Rails is a two-day, single-track conference in São Paulo, Brazil. We’re expecting 700 attendees for the next edition. Our goal is to inspire newcomers and help seasoned developers sharpen their knowledge.

What We Are Looking For

• Usage of features from Rails 7.2, 8.0, and 8.1
• Rails as the One Person Framework
• Scaling with Rails or real-world examples of growth with Rails
• The competitive advantage of Rails for business
• Server-side rendering techniques
• Hotwire, Hotwire Native, and Stimulus
• Component libraries for the Rails stack
• New ways to integrate Rails with React/Vue, such as TurboMount or Inertia
• Exciting new gems
• Solid gems: Solid Queue, Solid Cable, and Solid Cache
• SQLite in production
• Developer experience with Rails
• Ruby/Rails and AI

What We Are NOT Looking For

• Rails API
• Talks focused on CSS, JavaScript, or design
• Talks about careers
• Talks about legacy code
• Non-technical talks

We encourage you to submit proposals that challenge the status quo, showcase forward-thinking ideas, and push the boundaries of what’s possible with Rails.

All talks will be recorded and released on our YouTube channel a few weeks after the event.

Speaker Benefits

• Invitation to our exclusive speaker’s dinner!
• Free admission to the conference (if you’ve already purchased a ticket and are accepted as a speaker, you can request a refund).

What Is Not Included

Unfortunately, we don’t have the budget to cover travel expenses, such as airfare and hotels. However, if your company is willing to sponsor your participation, we will recognize them by featuring their logo on our website as a Speaker Supporter.

Talk Information

• Format: 30-minute talks
• Language: Your talk can be in English or Portuguese—feel free to submit and speak in your preferred language.

Selection Process

A group of volunteers will review all proposals and select talks based on their technical content and potential to inspire attendees with forward-thinking ideas and insights.

The selection process consists of two phases:

1. Anonymous Review: Proposals are reviewed anonymously to classify all submissions. If reviewers have questions about your submission, they may contact you for more information.
2. Final Review: In this phase, the speakers’ names are disclosed, and we evaluate the talks more thoroughly. We also consider previous presentations, podcasts, or lectures to assess how well the content may be delivered.

After the review process and internal discussions, we will notify accepted speakers by the end of January. Feedback will then be sent to all submitters—whether approved, placed on the waiting list, or rejected.

Have Questions?

Reach out to us at info@tropicalonrails.com.

Tips for a Great Proposal

Last year, we received 104 talk submissions, making it difficult to follow up for additional context.

• Provide details: Include as much information as possible about your talk and your previous experience. Check out this example from last year to see how a detailed proposal can stand out.
• Submit multiple topics: If you would like to increase your chances of speaking, you may submit more than one proposal. This increases your chances of covering a topic we’re looking for. Note: we will only select one talk per person, so focus on quality over quantity.
• What We Are Looking For: We’re particularly excited about submissions that align with our ‘What We Are Looking For’ themes. That said, if you have a compelling idea that falls outside these areas, we’d love to hear it! While we have certain focus areas in mind, we’re always open to fresh perspectives that could enrich our conference.
• Great presentation: Consider speaking at regional or local meetups first. These meetups often welcome new speakers and are a great way to practice your presentation skills.