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Closing Day 2

by Allison McMillan and Barrett Clark

Summary of "Closing Day 2"

In this video, the closing remarks of Day 2 at RubyConf 2020 are delivered by speakers Allison McMillan and Barrett Clark. The main theme revolves around expressing gratitude to participants, highlighting the day's events, and providing important announcements for the conclusion of the conference.

Key Points:

  • Appreciation for Attendees: The speakers thank everyone involved in the event, including speakers, sponsors, and participants, with a special mention of those who shared their unique stories and talents throughout the day.
  • Communication Reminder: Participants are informed that Slack will not be monitored overnight, from the end of announcements until 10:30 AM Central Time the following morning. This ensures clarity on communication availability.
  • Evening Activities: Two unofficial events are announced for the evening:
    • Great RubyConf Sandwich Makeoff: Scheduled for 6 PM Central Time, detailed information can be found in the associated Slack channel. The speakers express anticipation for attendees to share pictures from this fun activity.
    • Virtual Karaoke: Recognizing the importance of social engagement, virtual karaoke is planned to commence at 7:30 PM Central Time. Participants interested in joining are instructed to contact @pjhagerty or email him directly. Relevant information is promised to be shared in the chat, along with a calendar invite for convenience.
  • Closing Remarks: The session concludes with an invitation for participants to return the next day at 11 AM Central Time, along with a friendly farewell wishing everyone a pleasant continuation of their day, regardless of their time zones.

This closing marks a vibrant day filled with community engagement, essential announcements, and a light-hearted approach to end the conference day.

00:00:05.920 Hello everyone! What a fantastic second day it has been. Thank you to everyone so much: the speakers, the sponsors, and all of you participants. A special thanks to those who shared their stories and talents today.
00:00:21.439 We have some closing announcements for you. Please note that we won't be monitoring Slack overnight, so from the end of the announcements until 10:30 tomorrow morning Central Time, Slack will not be monitored.
00:00:35.280 There are two unofficial gatherings happening this evening that you're welcome to join. First, the Great RubyConf Sandwich Makeoff starts at 6 PM Central Time. You can go to the Great RubyConf Sammich Makeoff Slack channel for more information and the link to join. I look forward to seeing some pictures from that!
00:01:07.920 We also have virtual karaoke planned. It wouldn't be a Ruby event without karaoke, would it? To join, send a direct message to @pjhagerty or email him at [email protected]. I will put that information in the chat for you, along with a calendar invite. The karaoke will start at 7:30 PM Central Time.
00:01:29.439 Those are all the announcements we have for you. We will see you all back here tomorrow morning at 11 AM Central Time. Have a great rest of your day, afternoon, evening, or morning—happy time zone! Goodbye!
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