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CruzCon: Open Source for Research & Innovation

CruzCon brings together UC researchers, faculty, students, campus leadership, and industry partners for a day exploring open source in research and innovation — hosted by the UCSC OSPO, Center for Research in Open Source Software (CROSS) and CITRIS and the Banatao Institute at the Seymour Center, UC Santa Cruz.

Registration is required. Please register by Oct 20 to secure a spot.

Event Program

Attendees are also invited to join the CROSS Annual Oktoberfest, held immediately following the conference.

Event Details:

  • When: October 22, 10 a.m. – 5:15 p.m., followed by CROSS Annual Oktoberfest: 5:15-7:30 p.m.
  • Format: In person at Seymour Center, 2300 Delaware Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
  • Register: Please complete this form

Parking and Transport:

Paid parking is available via ParkMobile for all participants. UCSC affiliates can use their campus parking permits. From main campus, participants can also use the
Westside Connector. Santa Cruz Metro Route 20 also provides regular service directly to McAllister Way/Seymour Center from downtown Santa Cruz and the UCSC area.

Lunch provided for all participants. Please indicate any food issues when registering. The Oktoberfest reception also includes buffet dinner. Note the Oktoberfest is a 21+ event and IDs will be checked