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The opening keynote of RubyConf 2019 featured Yukihiro "Matz" Matsumoto, the creator of Ruby. Matz addressed the Ruby community regarding the language's current status and future directions. He emphasized Ruby's popularity, ranking it 11th in the TIOBE index, but warned about the necessity of vigilance against decline.

Key points discussed include:
- **Pleasure of Programming**: Matz stated Ruby's primary strength lies in the joy it brings to programmers, contrasting the predominant focus on efficiency in the 1990s. He highlighted the joy-driven productivity that Ruby fosters.
- **Community Importance**: The success of Ruby is heavily tied to its vibrant community. Matz stressed the need to nurture this community by attracting newcomers through technology, job opportunities, and an inclusive atmosphere.
- **Ruby 2.7 and Ruby 3.0**: He announced the upcoming release of Ruby 2.7 and the planned release of Ruby 3.0. Key features include pattern matching, simplified keyword arguments, improved garbage collection, and advancements in the interactive Ruby shell (IRB).
- **Future Development**: Looking ahead, Matz discussed enhancements in concurrency models, static analysis for type checking, and a commitment to maintaining Ruby’s character while evolving its capabilities.
- **Call to Action**: Matz encouraged the community to remain engaged, continuously improve Ruby, and work together to ensure its continued relevance.

Matz concluded by expressing gratitude for the community's passion and commitment to Ruby, underscoring the collective responsibility to keep refining the language for a joyful programming experience.

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