OS Community at DEF CON 34: LPI Media Partner

• August 6-9, 2026
• Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) West Hall, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to serve as Media Partner for the OS Community at DEF CON 34, a dedicated community space celebrating open source operating systems and the people who build them.

Co-led by Giulia M. Stabile, Director at Parrot Security OS, the OS Community brings together developers, hackers, contributors, maintainers, and enthusiasts from across multiple OS projects under one roof at one of the world’s largest and most influential hacker conferences. Following its successful debut at DEF CON 33, the OS Community returns in 2026 with an expanded presence, more projects, and a broader programme of technical workshops, talks, live demos, and hands-on sessions.

20% Discount on LPI Certifications

OS Community participants at DEF CON 34 receive a 20% discount on LPI certification exams. This exclusive offer allows security professionals, developers, and open source contributors to validate their Linux and open source skills with globally recognized credentials.

Community Focus and Audience

The OS Community at DEF CON 34 brings together a technically savvy, globally diverse audience of security professionals, open source contributors, developers, and hackers. The space fosters cross-project collaboration and direct interaction between OS creators and users, reflecting DEF CON 34’s theme of Agency: self-determination in our use of technology.

LPI as Media Partner

As Media Partner, LPI supports the OS Community at DEF CON 34 through dedicated online coverage and social media promotion across its global channels. This partnership reflects LPI’s commitment to open source education and the broader Linux and open source ecosystem, and its long-standing connection to the security and developer communities worldwide.

About the OS Community

The OS Community is an independent community space within DEF CON, dedicated to operating systems and open source values including transparency, collaboration, and technical excellence. Past participants have included Parrot OS, Athena OS, Red Hat, and many others.

• OS Community:
  • https://oscommunity.org/
• DEF CON 34:
  • https://defcon.org/