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SCALE 22x is coming!

SCaLE 22x – the 22nd Annual Southern California Linux Expo – will take place on March 6-9, 2025 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 22x? Get in touch by either filling out this form or sending us an email.

Present! The SCaLE 22x call for presenters will close on 1 November, 2024.

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 room room rates are available at the Hotel Dena and Hilton Pasadena.

Cybersecurity Capture The Flag

Interested in cybersecurity? Join us for SCaLE's Annual Capture the Flag (CTF) game presented by Cal Poly FAST and Pacific Hackers. The general CTF features jeopardy-style challenges focusing on cryptography, networking, operating systems, programming, and more. Made to be an educational and instructional experience, this CTF game is perfect for anyone new to CTFs and cybersecurity.