Dates

    1–4 Apr 2027

    City / country

    Pasadena, USA

    Venue

    Pasadena Convention Center

    Time

    10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

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    Event overview

    Overview

    The Southern California Linux Expo (SCaLE) is North America's largest community-run open source conference, featuring sessions, workshops, and community activities focused on open source, security, DevOps, and cloud native technologies.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Dates and Venue: SCaLE 24x runs April 1-4, 2027, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
    2. 2Scale and Focus: As North America's largest community-run open source conference, SCaLE features a wide range of sessions and workshops.
    3. 3Organiser: The event is organised by LinuxFests, with registration available at socallinuxexpo.org.
    4. 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include developers, system administrators, and open source enthusiasts.
    5. 5Entry: Registration options include Expo Pass and SCALE Pass, with early bird pricing available.

    Why visit

    Attendees can gain insights from industry leaders, participate in hands-on workshops, and network with peers in the open source community. Dates and Venue: SCaLE 24x runs April 1-4, 2027, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California. Buyer Authority: Attendees include developers, system administrators, and open source enthusiasts.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors can showcase their products, connect with potential customers, and engage with a diverse audience passionate about open source technologies. Buyer Authority: Attendees include developers, system administrators, and open source enthusiasts. SCaLE serves as a vital platform for the open source community, fostering collaboration, education, and innovation in technology.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Open source developers and contributors
    System administrators and IT professionals
    Students and educators interested in technology
    Business leaders exploring open source solutions
    Tech enthusiasts and hobbyists
    Community organizers and advocates

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Open source software vendors
    Hardware manufacturers
    Educational institutions
    Non-profit organizations
    Tech startups
    Consulting firms specializing in open source

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Open source software solutions
    Cloud computing technologies
    DevOps tools and practices
    Security solutions for open source
    Educational resources for open source
    Community-driven projects and initiatives

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

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    Pasadena Convention Center

    300 E Green St, Pasadena, CA 91101, USA

    Facilities

    Parking

    Parking is available at the venue for $15/day.

    $15.00/day

    Parking: Parking is available at the venue for $15/day.

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    Event days & opening times

    DayOpening hours
    1 April –10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    2 April –10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    3 April –10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
    4 April –10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

    • Expo Pass

      Provides access to the exhibit hall and free events.

      $30.00

    • SCALE Pass

      Provides access to all SCALE sessions, the exhibit hall, and free events.

      $80.00
    Register

    Ticket info

    Ticket notes

    Early bird pricing available until November 1, 2026.

    Registration deadline

    2026-11-01

    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    LinuxFests

    Website

    What's on

    Programme

    Co-located events

    Cloud Native Days LA

    Free with ticket

    Workshops and talks covering everything Cloud Native, including Kubernetes and Docker.

    Website

    PostgreSQL@SCaLE

    Free with ticket

    A two-day event focused on PostgreSQL training and community engagement.

    Website

    Libre Graphics Day

    Free with ticket

    A day for artists and designers to share techniques and applications using Free Software.

    Website

    Open Source in Higher Education

    Free with ticket

    A co-located event focusing on open source projects in educational settings.

    Website

    TNG (The Next Generation)

    Free with ticket

    A youth track focused on engaging middle and high school students in open source.

    Website

    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Next edition

    Not announced yet

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    The Southern California Linux Expo (SCaLE) is North America's largest community-run open source conference, featuring sessions, workshops, and community activities focused on open source, security, DevOps, and cloud native technologies. SCaLE serves as a vital platform for the open source community, fostering collaboration, education, and innovation in technology. SCaLE 24x takes place April 1-4, 2027, at the Pasadena Convention Center, showcasing the latest in open source technology.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include Open source developers and contributors, System administrators and IT professionals, Students and educators interested in technology, Business leaders exploring open source solutions. Dates and Venue: SCaLE 24x runs April 1-4, 2027, at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California. Scale and Focus: As North America's largest community-run open source conference, SCaLE features a wide range of sessions and workshops. Organiser: The event is organised by LinuxFests,.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibitors can showcase their products, connect with potential customers, and engage with a diverse audience passionate about open source technologies. Buyer Authority: Attendees include developers, system administrators, and open source enthusiasts. SCaLE serves as a vital platform for the open source community, fostering collaboration, education, and innovation in technology. Exhibitor categories include Open source software vendors, Hardware manufacturers, Educational institutions, Non-profit organizations.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Pasadena, CA, USA

    Why it matters

    For security integrators, consultants, and end-users, Southern California Linux Expo - SCaLE on 2027-04-01 to 2027-04-04 at Pasadena Convention Center is the key Italian window to compare video, access, intrusion, fire, and cyber-physical platforms before year-end budgets close — co-located buyers use it to shortlist vendors for 2028 rollouts.

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    Cloud-managed access and identity

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    Regulatory and compliance pressure

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    Critical infrastructure hardening

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    Security trade fair circuit

    Book hotels and meetings 8–12 weeks before opening day; peer shows in the same sector often fall in adjacent months.

    Buyers covering security often plan Southern California Linux Expo - SCaLE alongside regional peer shows to compare products, pricing, and service coverage across markets.

    Pre-show

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    Show week

    Hall walk-throughs, live demos, and supplier negotiations.

    Peer events are widely known sector fairs; verify dates on each organiser website before booking.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

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    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    BUR

    Hollywood Burbank

    Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is the main commercial gateway serving Pasadena; allow 45–60 min by road or rail to Pasadena Convention Center.

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    LAX

    Los Angeles International

    Los Angeles International (LAX) is the main commercial gateway serving Pasadena; allow 45–60 min by road or rail to Pasadena Convention Center.

    to venue

    by car

    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    taxi

    Estimated costEUR 40–90 / USD 45–100 taxi or rideshare to venue
    Best forHollywood Burbank (BUR) to Pasadena Convention Center

    Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is the main commercial gateway serving Pasadena; allow 45–60 min by road or rail to Pasadena Convention Center.

    taxi

    Estimated costEUR 40–90 / USD 45–100 taxi or rideshare to venue
    Best forLos Angeles International (LAX) to Pasadena Convention Center

    Los Angeles International (LAX) is the main commercial gateway serving Pasadena; allow 45–60 min by road or rail to Pasadena Convention Center.

    Weather

    April 2027

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Confirm mobile roaming or a local SIM for business visitors to the United States.

    Ride-hailing

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    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Business dress

    Business casual is typical; scientific meetings may be less formal than consumer fairs.

    Arrival

    Arrive early on day one for registration and badge pickup.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: BUR

    Book flights to BUR when possible for the shortest transfer to the venue; compare LAX only if fares are materially lower.

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Hollywood Burbank (BUR): Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is the main commercial gateway serving Pasadena; allow 45–60 min by road or rail to Pasadena Convention Center.; Los Angeles International (LAX): Los Angeles International (LAX) is the main commercial gateway serving Pasadena; allow 45–60 min by road or rail to Pasadena Convention Center.. Allow road or rail time to Pasadena Convention Center; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Primary gateways: Hollywood Burbank (BUR); Los Angeles International (LAX). Allow road or rail time to Pasadena Convention Center; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Pasadena; confirm local availability before travel.

    Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Pasadena Convention Center.

    Parking: On-site parking is available at Pasadena Convention Center; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: April 2027

    Packing: April 2027

    Budget

    Costs & budget

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    Estimated budget
    Live estimate
    • Per diem × 2$150.00
    Estimated total$150.00

    This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.

    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

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    visitor · Expo Pass

    USD 30 / per person

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    visitor · SCALE Pass

    USD 80 / per person

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    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

    Should you go?

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    Decision matrix

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    visit

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    Not yet confirmed

    Min. budget

    $380.00

    Timeline

    Not applicable

    Risks

    Estimated from ticket, hotel/per-diem and visa signals in the listing — confirm live rates.

    exhibit

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    Not yet confirmed

    Min. budget

    $2,200.00

    Timeline

    Not applicable

    Risks

    Estimated exhibit floor budget from stand/travel cost signals — confirm booth pricing with the organiser.

    skip

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    Not yet confirmed

    Timeline

    Not applicable

    Risks

    No major risks listed.

    Gallery

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    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

    Frequently asked

    What types of tickets are available?
    Tickets include an Expo Pass for $30 and a SCALE Pass for $80, which provides access to all sessions and the exhibit hall.
    Is registration free?
    No, registration is not free. There are ticket prices associated with entry.
    Where is the event located?
    The event is located at the Pasadena Convention Center in Pasadena, California.
    What are the event hours?
    The event runs from April 1-4, 2027, with daily hours from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
    How can I contact the organizers?
    You can contact the organizers via email at info@socallinuxexpo.org.

    Glossary

    1
    Open Source
    Software that is released with a license that allows anyone to use, modify, and distribute it.
    2
    FOSS
    Free and Open Source Software, which emphasizes the freedom to use, modify, and share software.
    3
    DevOps
    A set of practices that combines software development (Dev) and IT operations (Ops) to shorten the systems development life cycle.
    4
    Cloud Native
    An approach to building and running applications that exploit the advantages of cloud computing delivery model.
    5
    Kubernetes
    An open-source container orchestration system for automating computer application deployment, scaling, and management.
    6
    Docker
    A platform that enables developers to automate the deployment of applications inside lightweight containers.
    7
    CI/CD
    Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment, practices that enable development teams to deliver code changes more frequently and reliably.
    8
    Open Hardware
    Physical artifacts of technology designed and offered in the same manner as open source software.

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