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+title: "The 2019 Rust Event Lineup"
+author: Rust Community
+description: "Lots of Rust events are happening this year; join us at one near you!"
+---
+
+We're excited for the 2019 conference season, which we're actually late in writing up. Some
+incredible events have already happened! Read on to learn more about all the events occurring
+around the world, past and future.
+
+### December 15-16, 2018: RustRush
+
+Yes, [RustRush][rustrush] was actually in 2018, but we didn't cover it in the [2018 event
+lineup][2018-event-lineup] so we're counting it in 2019! This was the first Rust event in Russia.
+You can [watch the talk videos][rustrush-yt] and [follow the conference on Twitter][rustrush-tw].
+
+[rustrush]: https://rustrush.ru/
+[2018-event-lineup]: https://blog.rust-lang.org/2018/01/31/The-2018-Rust-Event-Lineup.html
+[rustrush-yt]: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTooeo4dmVkQ_1lHJEY99ZTH_oP5ksIUL
+[rustrush-tw]: https://twitter.com/rustrush1
+
+### March 29-30, 2019: Rust Latam
+
+The [Rust Latam Conference][rust-latam] is Latin America's leading event about Rust. Their first
+event happened in Montevideo this year, and [the videos are available][rust-latam-yt] to watch!
+Rust Latam plans to be a yearly event, so [watch Twitter][rust-latam-tw] for information about next
+year's event.
+
+[rust-latam]: https://rustlatam.org/
+[rust-latam-yt]: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL85XCvVPmGQjuWUNeFCgl8X2EOC_aAq5N
+[rust-latam-tw]: https://twitter.com/RustLatamConf
+
+### April 20-23, 2019: RustCon Asia
+
+[RustCon Asia][rustcon-asia] was the first Rust conference in Asia! The [talk videos][] are already
+available on YouTube! [Follow @RustConAsia][rustcon-tw] on Twitter for future updates.
+
+[rustcon-asia]: https://rustcon.asia/
+[rustcon-yt]: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL85XCvVPmGQjPvweRqkBgnh_HKE5MBB8x
+[rustcon-tw]: https://twitter.com/RustConAsia
+
+### April 26-29, 2019: Oxidize
+
+[Oxidize][oxidize] was a conference specifically about using Rust on embedded devices that took
+place in Berlin. Videos aren't out yet, but there'll probably be [tweets][oxidize-tw] when they are!
+
+[oxidize]: https://oxidizeconf.com/
+[oxidize-tw]: https://twitter.com/OxidizeConf
+
+### June 28-29, 2019: RustLab
+
+[RustLab][rustlab] is a new conference for this year that will be taking place in Florence, Italy.
+Their session and workshop lineup has been announced, and tickets are now available! [Follow the
+conference on Twitter][rustlab-tw] for the most up-to-date information.
+
+[rustlab]: https://www.rustlab.it/
+[rustlab-tw]: https://twitter.com/rustlab_conf
+
+### August 22-23: RustConf
+
+[The official RustConf][rustconf] will again be taking place in Portland, OR, USA. Thursday is a
+day of trainings and Friday is the main day of talks. See [Twitter][rustconf-tw] for the latest
+announcements!
+
+[rustconf]: https://rustconf.com/
+[rustconf-tw]: https://twitter.com/rustconf
+
+### September 20-21: Colorado Gold Rust
+
+[Colorado Gold Rust][coloradogoldrust] is a new conference for this year, and is taking place in
+Denver, CO, USA. Their CFP and ticket sales are open now, and you can also [follow them on
+twitter][coloradogoldrust-tw]!
+
+[coloradogoldrust]: https://cogoldrust.com/
+[coloradogoldrust-tw]: https://twitter.com/COGoldRust
+
+### October 18-19: Rust Belt Rust
+
+This year's [Rust Belt Rust][rbr] will be taking place in Dayton, OH, USA, the birthplace of
+flight! The CFP and ticket sales will open soon. Check [Twitter][rbr-tw] for announcements.
+
+[rbr]: https://www.rust-belt-rust.com/
+[rbr-tw]: https://twitter.com/rustbeltrust
+
+### November: RustFest Barcelona
+
+The exact dates for [RustFest Barcelona][rustfest-barcelona] haven't been announced yet, but it's
+slated to happen sometime in November. Keep an eye on the [RustFest Twitter][rustfest-tw] for
+announcements!
+
+[rustfest-barcelona]: https://barcelona.rustfest.eu/
+[rustfest-tw]: https://twitter.com/rustfest
+
+---
+
+We are so lucky and excited to have so many wonderful conferences around the world in 2019! Have
+fun at the events, and we hope there are even more in 2020!