*Calling All FOSS Champions: Help Us Bring Amazing DotOrgs to SCALE 23x!*

SCALE 23x is right around the corner, and we’re gearing up to welcome the strongest lineup yet of open-source projects, community groups, and non-profit organizations. Our Community & Non-Profit Booth Program has always been one of the most inspiring parts of SCALE — a place where important missions, grassroots contributors, and world-changing ideas get their moment in the spotlight. This year, we’re inviting you to help make that magic happen.

We’re assembling a small team of volunteers to help us reach out to incredible dotorgs and encourage them to apply for complimentary booth space at SCALE 23x. These booths give qualifying non-commercial organizations a free 10'x10' space on the expo floor, complete with power, furniture, and exposure to thousands of engaged attendees. Projects gain visibility, new contributors, valuable feedback, and the chance to connect directly with the broader FOSS ecosystem.

*What will volunteers do?* You’ll help identify great organizations, send friendly invitations, and answer basic questions about the application process. If you’ve ever wanted a low-pressure, high-impact way to give back to open source, this is it. Outreach can be done on your own schedule and from anywhere — all you need is enthusiasm for the community and a willingness to help great projects shine.

*Why help?* Because many small projects and non-profits don’t realize opportunities like this exist. A quick nudge from a volunteer often makes the difference between a group attending SCALE or missing out entirely. Your outreach directly expands the diversity, creativity, and reach of the event.

If you’d like to join the outreach team or know a dotorg that should exhibit, we’d love to hear from you. Email bala@socallinuxexpo.org to get involved.

Let’s work together to bring the next wave of inspiring open-source organizations to SCALE 23x!