Toronto
October 3, 2026
Toronto rewards those that pay attention. It stretches along Lake Ontario, with neighborhoods that change fast and a skyline that never really sits still. From Kensington Market to the Beaches, and out through Hamilton, Waterloo, and Ottawa, people here are building, shipping, and making things happen. Come hang out, talk shop, eat well, and see what the community is working on.
XO Ruby is a single-day, single-track conference designed to draw folks in from the city and the region. An approachable $100 ticket price coupled with no need for a hotel or airfare means you can connect with your community without breaking the bank.
Coming Soon
Paolo Perrotta
Paolo Perrotta is the author of "Metaprogramming Ruby" and "Programming Machine Learning". He has over thirty years of experience as a developer, ranging from embedded to enterprise software, computer games, and web applications. He lives in Bologna, Italy.
The Loft on King
485 King St W Fl 3, Toronto, Ontario M5V 3M4
Venue
The Loft on King is a third-floor loft space above the energy of King Street West, in Toronto's downtown fashion and entertainment district. With polished concrete floors, brick-and-beam architecture designed by Solid Design & Build, and a layout inspired by classic New York City lofts, the space pairs industrial character with blank-slate flexibility — plus a rooftop patio for stepping outside between sessions.
Transportation
Whether you drive or use public transit, The Loft on King provides flexible and convenient transportation options. The venue is accessible via the King streetcar (504/508), with a stop right at King St W & Portland St just steps from the door — the more practical route than the subway, since St. Andrew and Osgoode stations sit about 1.5 km further east. If you're driving, paid street and lot parking is available throughout the King West area.
Nearby
- Massey-Harris Lofts & Park
- Victoria Memorial Square
- The restaurants and bars at the King & Portland junction