SCALE 16x, the largest community-run open source tech conference and expo in North America, is coming up in March and promises to be a fantastic event for IT professionals, hobbyists, educators, and students alike. With over 180 presentations and workshops, topics cover everything from container and virtualization to security and mentoring.

Taking place March 8-11, 2018 at the Pasadena Convention Center, SCALE 16x is family-friendly and caters to a diverse audience. There will be plenty of opportunities to learn and connect with like-minded individuals throughout the event. The expo hall is open Friday, March 9 from 2-5PM, on Saturday, March 10 from 10AM-5PM, and on Sunday, March 11, from 10AM-2PM.

JHF, a leading globally manufacturer of advanced industrial inkjet printing, is one of the companies that will be exhibiting in the Expo Hall. Headquartered in Beijing, China, JHF has been in business for over 20 years, specializing in industrial printing technology research and development, equipment manufacturing, sales, and service.

In addition to the expo hall, there will be plenty of other activities to keep attendees engaged. The youth track known as The Next Generation will be taking place on Saturday, March 10 and includes a hands-on activity room called The Next Generation Playground. There will also be Birds of a Feather Rooms available Thursday through Saturday night for user groups and roundtable discussions.

For those interested in job opportunities, SCALE 16x will have a job board and job BOF onsite. And on top of all that, there are special tracks and workshops to attend, including Legal & Licensing workouts (which offer MCLE credit hours), LPI certification exams, and an Embedded Apprentice Linux Engineer workshop. Plus, there's Game Night and Capture the Flag for even more fun.

One of the best things about SCALE 16x is the diversity of presentations and workshops. With topics like LibreGraphics, Open Data, and Open Source in Enterprises, there's a little something for everyone. Plus, there will be interesting keynotes and tracks on DevOps, Cloud, and MySQL.

For anyone interested in attending SCALE 16x, tickets can be purchased at https://register.socallinuxexpo.org/reg6/. Use promo code "SGVLG" for 50% off a full SCALE pass. The SGVLUG/SGVHAK/Repair Cafe will be at booth #701 in the Expo Hall, so be sure to stop by and say hello. You never know who you might meet or what you might learn at SCALE 16x.