SCALE 21x

SCaLE 21x – the 21st Annual Southern California Linux Expo – will take place on March 14-17, 2024 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA.

SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America. It is held annually in the greater Los Angeles area.

Volunteer!  Interested in helping to plan and/or to volunteer for SCALE 21x? Get in touch by either filling out this form or sending us an email.

Attend!  Register to attend the conference. Expo is open Friday - Sunday. Talks and workshops are Thursday - Sunday.

Sponsor! Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available for commercial and non-profit exhibitors. Email us for details.

Stay!  Discounted rooms are available at the Hyatt Place Pasadena and Hilton Pasadena

SCALE 20x

SCaLE 20x – the 20th Annual Southern California Linux Expo – will take place on March 9-12, 2023 at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, CA

SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America. It is held annually in the greater Los Angeles area.

Volunteer!  Interested in helping to plan and/or to volunteer for SCALE 20X? Get in touch by either filling out this form or sending us an email.

Attend!  Register to attend the conference.

Present! The SCALE 20x call for proposals will close on December 2, 2022.

Sponsor! Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available for commercial and non-profit exhibitors. Email us for details.

Stay!  Book a hotel room onsite to avoid traffic and commuting. We've arranged a discounted rate at the Hilton Pasadena.

SCALE 19x

SCaLE 19X – the 19th annual Southern California Linux Expo – will take place  July 28-31, 2022 at the Hilton Los Angeles Airport in Los Angeles, CA

SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America. It is held annually in the greater Los Angeles area.

Volunteer!  Interested in helping to plan and/or to volunteer for SCALE 19X? Get in touch by either filling out this form or sending us an email.

Attend! Attendee registration will be available this coming summer.

Present! The SCALE 19x call for proposals is now open.

Sponsor! Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available for commercial and non-profit exhibitors. Email us for details.

Stay!  Join us for all 4 days of SCALE.  Book a hotel room onsite to avoid traffic and commuting.

SCALE 19x and COVID-19

Update (June 28, 2022)

In August we published our plans (below) to keep SCALE staff and attendees as safe as possible from the COVID-19 pandemic. Much has changed in the last 10 months, but the two best ways to defend against the virus are still vaccines and masks. We wanted to update everyone on the specifics of our COVID-19 policy for SCALE 19X.

SCALE 18x

SCaLE 18X – the 18th annual Southern California Linux Expo – will take place on March. 5-8, 2020, at the Pasadena Convention Center. SCaLE 18X expects to host 150 exhibitors this year, along with nearly 130 sessions, tutorials and special events. The exhibit hall will be open Friday - Sunday.

SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America. It is held annually in the greater Los Angeles area.

Present! Submit a proposal for a session via our call for papers.

Sponsor! Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available for commercial and non-profit exhibitors.

Get Involved! Interested in helping to plan and/or to volunteer for SCALE 18X? Get in touch by either filling out this form or sending us an email.

Travel! Coming to the Southern California area from afar? We have hotel room blocks and travel tips for you.

SCALE 17x

SCaLE 17x – the 17th annual Southern California Linux Expo – will take place on March. 7-10, 2019, at the Pasadena Convention Center. SCaLE 17x expects to host 150 exhibitors this year, along with nearly 130 sessions, tutorials and special events.

SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America. It is held annually in the greater Los Angeles area.

Present! Submit a proposal for a session via our call for papers.

Sponsor! Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available for commercial and non-profit exhibitors.

Get Involved! Interested in helping to plan and/or to volunteer for SCALE 17x? Get in touch by either filling out this form or sending us an email.

SCALE 16x

SCaLE 16X – the 16th annual Southern California Linux Expo – will take place on March. 8-11, 2018, at the Pasadena Convention Center. SCaLE 16X expects to host 150 exhibitors this year, along with nearly 130 sessions, tutorials and special events.

SCaLE is the largest community-run open-source and free software conference in North America. It is held annually in the greater Los Angeles area.

Present! Submit a proposal for a session via our call for papers.

Sponsor! Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available for commercial and non-profit exhibitors.

Get Involved! Interested in helping to plan and/or to volunteer for SCALE 16X? Get in touch by either filling out this form or sending us an email.

Guidebook App Ready for SCALE 13x

SCALE 13x has gone mobile using Guidebook!  Download our mobile guide to enhance your experience at SCALE 13x. You'll be able to plan your day with a personalized schedule and browse exhibitors, maps and general show info. The app is compatible with Android devices and iPhone/iPad devices.

For more information or to get the app, visit https://guidebook.com/g/t6yqu3n5/

Show Hours

Exhibit Hall Hours:
Friday Feb 20th 2pm - 6pm
Saturday Feb 21st 10am - 6pm
Sunday Feb 22nd 10am - 2pm

Conference Sessions:

Thursday Feb 19th - 9am - 6pm
Friday Feb 20th 9am - 6pm
Saturday Feb 21st 9am - 6pm
Sunday Feb 22nd 10am - 5:30pm

 

Update: Hilton LAX full; lodging alternatives for SCALE 13x

Thanks to the Southern California Linux Expo SCALE 13x, the Hilton Los Angeles Airport hotel has reached capacity for the week/weekend of our event. However, the SCALE Team has currently contacted other hotels nearby for special prices for those who still require lodging.

The Marriott next to the Hilton is offering a special rate of $129 per night, plus tax, for SCALE 13x. To get the special rate, use this link to make your reservation: http://bit.ly/176nuee