- A man wears a back-mounted 3D printer while operating a 237% scale model of a 1986 Macintosh Plus at Open Sauce
- A competitor in a Power Wheels racing event at Open Sauce
- A musical Tesla coil performance takes place at Open Sauce
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Status | Active |
Genre | STEM |
Venue | Cow Palace |
Location(s) | Daly City, California, U.S. |
Country | United States |
Inaugurated | July 15, 2023 |
Most recent | June 15, 2024 |
Next event | 2025 |
Attendance | >20,000 (2024) [1] |
Open Sauce is an annual convention focused on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) held at the Cow Palace in Daly City, in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. Established in 2023 by YouTube creator and engineer William Osman, the event brings together content creators, engineers, and fans of innovative technology to showcase and celebrate creativity and engineering prowess. [2] It features a wide range of activities including exhibitions, panels, workshops, and live demonstrations. [3]
YouTuber William Osman founded Open Sauce in 2023 to provide a venue for science and engineering enthusiasts to connect and showcase their work. The event was designed to reflect the kind of event Osman would have loved as a teenager. [3] The first Open Sauce event was held at San Francisco's Pier 35. [4] It attracted over 10,000 attendees and featured 150 exhibitors. [3]
Since its inception, Open Sauce has more than doubled in size and scope. By 2024, the event moved to the Cow Palace in Daly City to accommodate the over 25,000 attendees and 550 exhibitors, [1] reflecting its increasing popularity and the growing interest in STEM fields.
The event showcases a wide array of creative and often whimsical technology projects, including a U-Haul truck converted into a massive camera, a musical Tesla coil performance, and a drivable bunk bed. [1] These exhibitions are designed to inspire curiosity and foster a hands-on learning experience. [5]
Open Sauce features a series of panels and workshops led by prominent figures in the science and technology community. Notable speakers have included Adam Savage of MythBusters fame and former NASA engineer Mark Rober. [3] Topics often cover advancements in technology, practical engineering challenges, and career advice in the STEM fields.
Introduced in 2024, Industry Day precedes the main event and includes panels and discussions with leaders from major companies and startups. [6]
Recurrent participants at Open Sauce include well-known content creators and engineers such as Adam Savage, Mark Rober, and Colin Furze, alongside startups and established companies in the tech industry. The event has also attracted sponsorship and participation from influential tech companies. [7]
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