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Fedora is returning to the annual Southern California Linux Expo!
What, When, and Where?
Southern California Linux Expo (SCaLE) is a yearly Linux, free software, and open source conference that takes place in Los Angeles. Find out more about this event at: [1]
SCaLE 22x – the 22nd year of the Southern California Linux Expo – takes place on March 6th-9th, 2025, in Pasadena, CA.
Why does Fedora attend SCaLE?
SCaLE covers a region that spans the west coast, but also includes many guests worldwide. We as Ambassadors see the event as a focal point that draws visitors from all over the state of California and around the world. Since this event is the only one of its kind in this geographical area, we provide Fedora outreach and education to the Greater Los Angeles area. Most of the attendees are from locations that have and participate in Linux User Groups locally as well as from neighboring states and countries.
Each year, we bring forth the vision that Fedora is more than just another distribution. We interact with guests to see how they find Fedora useful, versatile, and feature-rich in their daily lives and bring the Fedora community together. Also the venue is in proximity to LAX, drawing locals, neighboring communities, and international guests.
What is the focus of the event?
We plan to provide booth demonstrations of the distribution and to entertain feedback and discussion. Our goal is to educate attendees about the various spins and environments available. General topics may include: Fedora Linux 41, GNOME 47 improvements, Linux Kernel improvements, DNF5, Systemd hardening, Bootupd, Ptyxis, and more..
How does our attendance at this event build users of or contributors to specific Fedora solutions and why are those particular solutions strategically important?
Our enthusiasm to educate inspires guests to contribute their time and expertise to teach and help with Fedora and to give back to the community.
How does our attendance at this event build users of or contributors to the Fedora platform's overall measured success?
Our outreach and networking fosters awareness that Fedora provides a positive addition to the Linux realm.
Booth visitors have the opportunity to provide verbal and written input about Fedora.
Registration
Full event registration covers booth exhibitors, including Fedora volunteers.
Activities
Fedora traditionally has a handful of speakers at the event. If you'd like to give a talk, the Call For Papers is open until Nov 1st, 2024.
Speakers
Speakers, add your name, topic, and link here:
| Date and Time | Location | Speaker | Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | TBD | Talk Title |
Booth
The exhibition hall is traditionally open Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
- Fedora is in booth TBD.
- Red Hat is in booth TBD.
Booth and Fedora Activity Day Setup Schedule
| Date | Time | Location | Task | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6: Thursday | 9:00 AM | Exhibit Hall | Assemble and Set Up Tablecloth, Banner | |
| 3/7: Friday | 10-10:30 AM (Setup: 9:30 AM) | Ballroom TBD | Set up laptop for presentation: Fedora Highlights | Speaker: TBD |
| 3/7: Friday | 10:30 AM-11:00 AM | Ballroom TBD | Set up laptop for presentation: How You Can Help with Fedora | Speakers: TBD |
| 3/7: Friday | 11:00AM-12:00 PM | Ballroom TBD | Set up laptop for presentation: Work Session and General Meetup | Facilitators: TBD |
| 3/7: Friday | 12:30 PM | Exhibit Hall | Set up laptops and displays | |
| 3/7: Friday | 2:00 PM | Expo Hall Opens | ||
| 3/7: Friday | 6:00 PM | Expo Hall Closes | Pack up laptops and displays | |
| 3/8: Saturday | 9:00 AM | Exhibit Hall | Set up laptops and displays | |
| 3/8: Saturday | 10:00 AM | Expo Hall Opens | ||
| 3/8: Saturday | 6:00 PM | Expo Hall Closes | Pack up laptops and displays | |
| 3/9: Sunday | 9:00 AM | Exhibit Hall | Set up laptops and displays | |
| 3/9: Sunday | 10:00 AM | Expo Hall Opens | ||
| 3/9: Sunday | 2:00 PM | Expo Hall Closes | Pack up laptops and displays | All Remaining Ambassadors Please Help Out...Thanks! |
Fedora Activity Day
Fedora Activity Day will be taking place on Friday, March 14th, Ballroom TBD. Time is Friday, 10a-12p PST.
Fedora Activity Day Setup Schedule:
See Setup Schedule Above. Fedora Activity Day has been rolled up into the Setup Schedule for clarity.
Fedora Volunteers
22X Event Owner: Alex Acosta
22X Alternate Event Owner: Perry Rivera
Volunteers, add your name to the table below:
| Name | Thurs (6th) | Fri (7th) | Sat (8th) | Sun (9th) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Monroe | X | X | X | X | I'm 100% down for helping. I'm also close by. Will receive/return event box. Talk approved |
| Perry Rivera | TBD | X | X | X | I'm interested in participating, but may be called away to Red Hat booth or caregiving duties. |
| Alex Acosta | X | X | X | X | I'm interested in participating, whole event (all days) |
| Scott Williams | X | X | X | X | Do you use your powers for good or for awesome? |
| Nick Bebout | X | X | X | X | |
| Iván Chavero | X | X | X | X | Comments here |
General Pricing
- Parking: $40 [as of 10/17/24] [2]
- TBD Hotel: $250/night + $24/night (city taxes) (TBD) Hilton Pasadena
Budget proposal
This table represents the proposed budget to the Fedora Mindshare Committee. Note that the amount budgeted for is final, i.e. what you write here is final. You would not be reimbursed for more than what is proposed and approved here.
Please estimate all prices in USD. Use latest market rates for approximate conversions from MXN to USD on xe.com.
| No | Name | FAS | Airfare ($USD) | Fuel ($USD) | Hotel ($USD) | Parking ($USD) | Incidentals¹ ($USD) | Total ($USD) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alejandro Acosta | aacosta | $800 | $0 | $1380 | $0 | $240 | $2420 | Could share room with Iván Chavero |
| 2 | Iván Chavero | ichavero | $800 | $0 | $1380 | $0 | $240 | $2420 | Could share room with Alejandro Acosta |
| 3 | Perry Rivera | lajuggler | $0 | $50 | $1200 | $145 | $0 | $0 | Parking: 4 days |
| 4 | Scott Williams | vwbusguy | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | Parking: 4 days ($52*4=$208) |
| 5 | Brian Monroe | paradoxguitarist | $0 | $120 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $120 | |
| 6 | Nick Bebout | nb | $650 | $0 | $1260 | $0 | $0 | $1910 | |
| Totals | -- | -- | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | -- |
¹ — Taxi, meals, visas, travel insurance, other minor incidentals. Confirm other expense types with Community Architect before proposing here.
Budget actuals
This section will compare the proposed budget spend with the actual budget spend for post-event accounting. Come back here later for these details.
Streaming
TBD
Event Reports
Iván Chavero's [TBD]
Perry Rivera's [TBD]
Brian Monroe's [TBD]
Scott William's [TBD]