[Funding Request] SCaLE 23x 2026

About you

  • Name: Alejandro Acosta

  • FAS username: aacosta

  • How do you primarily contribute to Fedora? (2-3 sentences): I participate in different events promoting Fedora, like LUGs, expos, universities and conferences.

About the event

  • Event name(s): Southern California Linux Expo - SCaLE 23x

  • Event dates: from March 5th to 8th, 2026

  • Event location(s): Pasadena, CA. USA

  • Event URL(s): https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x

  • Event description(s) (2-4 sentences per event): SCaLE is the largest community-lead Linux event in North America. Each year 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. Since this event is the only one of its kind in this geographical area, we provide Fedora outreach and education to attendees.

Requested support

NOTE: The budget amount you request is a hard limit. If actual spend exceeds the requested budget, the extra amount will not be reimbursed. It is suggested to pad your requested budget with a buffer amount, in case of changing travel costs, hotel rates, etc.

  • Support requested: hotel | travel—air | travel—taxi/ride-share/parking

  • Budget estimates:

    • Travel expenses: USD $1,830
    • Hotel expenses: USD $5,600

  • Accessibility needs & requests:

  • Other needs:

Please see the Event page for budget proposal details

This event & Fedora

  • Are you a speaker or presenter? If yes, give the title and description of your presentation: we have submitted talk proposals, but they're still in review. We'll update the page event when defined

  • Are you an organizer or volunteer? If yes, explain your role: We're requesting budget for ambassadors @douglax , @perryrivera ,Chavero, Monroe, Williams, @nbebout to attend and help with the Fedora booth.

  • Why is it a good idea for the Fedora Project to have a presence?: Our community relies on our presence to see that their support needs are met. Not showing up may result in community flocking to other distributions that make the effort to show up.

  • Why do you want to represent the Fedora community here?: 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.

  • Are there others in the Fedora community who could help this event be successful? If yes, name any key individuals, teams, or SIGs in the Fedora community needed for success: Everyone with ideas, suggestion or recommendations for improving the experience for this edition is welcomed. @jwwheeler

Other

  • Is there anything else the Fedora Mindshare Committee should know when reviewing your request?: Please review as soon as possible. Quick approval will facilitate travel arrangement. Thank you.
Edited by Alejandro Acosta