Steel City Ruby Conf ‘12 is almost here! Some logistics:
Getting to the conference
We have added more detailed instructions on using public transportation to get from the Pittsburgh Airport to Downtown Pittsburgh.
We will be on the 5th floor of the Heinz History Center. There will be signs directing you there Friday morning.
Registration begins at 8am Friday morning!
Lunch
We are not providing lunch either day, but we will be leading groups to various local restaurants! We recommend bringing cash since many of the smaller restaurants are cash-only.
A few restaurants have even agreed to offer discounts to us! Just show your name badge!
Things to Do
- We are allowed to go through the Heinz History Museum from 10am to 5pm both Friday and Saturday. There are many neat exhibits on the history of Western Pennsylvania– check it out during a break!
ModCloth Party
The ModCloth Party is Friday night starting at 6pm at Finnigan’s Wake on the North Shore!
We will have a bus running between the Heinz History Center and Finnigan’s Wake starting around 5:30pm.
There will also be organizers and volunteers leading walking groups from the venue there– it’s a nice 20 minute walk across one of Pittsburgh’s bridges!
Please bring your name badge to the party!
People under 21 are welcome but we will be giving out different wristbands and complying with all PA alcohol laws. Please bring your ID if you ARE over 21.
We have the place to ourselves until 8pm, but you are welcome to stay after that.
Another option is going to the Andy Warhol Museum, also on the North Shore: on Friday nights, they are open until 10pm and admission is only half price ($5!)
Many thanks to ModCloth for being an Andrew Carnegie Level sponsor and getting involved in the Ruby Community! Seriously, they’re awesome, check them out.
Any updates to this information will be posted here and tweeted @SteelCityRuby.
Please direct any questions to
Looking forward to having an awesome conference with you!!!