The 2nd annual Ruby Hoedown will be held August 8-9, 2008, in Huntsville, Alabama. This is the southeast’s regional Ruby Conference, and the conference this year is hosted by hsv.rb (the Huntsville area Ruby and Rails User Group) and sponsored by Engine Yard.

The keynote speakers for this year’s conference will be David A. Black and Chris Wanstrath. If you’re interested in speaking at the Hoedown, proposals for presentations will be accepted until June 2. There are approximately 5 slots for full-length presentations (no more than one hour in length, with an additional 10-20 minutes for questions afterwards). You’ll also be able to sign up on the day of the conference for one of the approximately 8 slots for lightning talks if that’s more your speed.

If you register now you’ll pay only $149 (a savings of $50 off the standard registration fee). Last year’s conference in Raleigh was a blast, and I hope you’ll join us this summer in the Rocket City!