Workshop Description

Kia ora! RailsBridge is a free weekend workshop for underrepresented peoples looking to get a taste of tech. We provide a warm and encouraging environment as we run you through tutorials and activities about coding in Ruby, Rails, and whatever else might catch your eye.

For more info about the event, please visit the RailsBridge Wellington website

To apply as an attendee, please fill out our attendee application form rather than the RSVP option on Bridge Troll. The linked form makes it easy for us to manage applications and cater best for our attendees.

If you're interested in coaching, please fill out our volunteer coach application form.

Sponsors

Ruby sponsors

• Flux Federation
• Talent Army
• Boost

Gold sponsors

• Abletech
• TradeMe

Silver sponsors

• Rabid
• Raygun

Bronze sponsors

• Springload
• Summer of Tech
• Snapper

Additional swag and support

• GitHub

Transportation and Parking

As this event will be held in the Wellington CBD, there are few on-street parking options. However, there are a number of busses and trains that stop very close to the venue.

Food and Drinks

This event is catered. Our application form provides a space for you to list your dietary requirements.

Childcare

Please indicate if you would require childcare in the application form above so that we can make the appropriate arrangements.

Afterparty

There will be a social lunch provided at 2pm on Sunday, 12 August. Our sponsors will be invited along so that you can meet the lovely people who support this event!