Open Sauce brings together content creators, engineers, and technology enthusiasts for three days of mad science experiments, new technology, and interactive innovation. Founded by YouTuber William Osman, this festival has grown from 10,000 attendees to over 20,000 people celebrating unconventional engineering and creative technology.

Mad Science and Innovation

Interactive exhibits — explore 500+ hands-on displays featuring unconventional projects like U-Haul truck cameras and drivable bunk beds
Creator showcases — meet 150 of the world’s biggest maker creators and YouTube science personalities
Live demonstrations — watch mad science experiments, musical Tesla coil performances, and cutting-edge technology in action
Workshops and panels — attend small-group sessions led by top creators including Adam Savage and Mark Rober
Industry Day — join special panels and discussions with leaders from major tech companies and innovative startups

Build Your Creative Future

This festival connects science and engineering enthusiasts who want to discover new possibilities. Technology creation is evolving rapidly with makers pushing boundaries in unexpected ways.

You’ll learn to blend traditional engineering with unconventional creativity for breakthrough projects. The event covers experimental engineering, maker technology, content creation, and turning wild ideas into reality. Connect with people building the future of DIY technology and creative engineering solutions.

The Maker Community

Engineers and inventors — building unconventional technology projects and experimental designs for real-world applications
Content creators — developing science and engineering channels while showcasing their innovative projects
Students and educators — exploring STEM fields through hands-on learning and interactive maker experiences
Technology enthusiasts — discovering new tools, techniques, and approaches to creative problem-solving
Industry professionals — connecting with the maker movement and exploring unconventional engineering solutions
Young innovators — getting inspired by accessible science and engineering projects that spark creativity

Ready to Join the Maker Revolution

Open Sauce gives you the chance to celebrate unconventional engineering and connect with the most creative builders in the world. This STEM festival where mad science meets practical innovation in the San Francisco Bay Area.

You’ll experience hands-on exhibits, meet legendary makers, and position yourself at the center of the creative engineering movement. The future of making is being built now. Secure your place!