SCALE is a large event and one we have had a presence at in the past.
This year a SCALE special feature is OSSIE - Open Source Software in
Education <http://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale8x/special-events/ossie-CFP>
That would seem to marry up pretty well with Alexandro's activities.
Having someone there would be greatly preferable to not, IMO.
I have no idea if Alexandro could setup a BoF or perhaps something with
the OSSIE, looks like there might be a 4 day window there still from
reading the web page.
(I know I'm playing loose with your time there Alexandro...sorry - I'll
email them if you like)
Anyway + 1 on Alexandros request for me.
Thanks
Drew