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Whether you work in IT, run a business, or explore open source as a hobby, OpenFest offers opportunities to connect with the community and learn from others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To support the open source community in Bulgaria, LPI offers event attendees a 20% discount on its exams. The discount gives participants a more affordable way to validate their Linux and open source skills and take the next step in their careers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Look for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dzahariev\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dimitar Zahariev<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, an LPI Approved Trainer and long-time open source advocate in Bulgaria, to get the discount code and learn more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.org\/our-certifications\/summary-of-lpi-certifications\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LPI certifications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>About OpenFest<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First held in Sofia in 2003, OpenFest is an annual gathering for people who create, use, and share free and open source software, as well as those interested in free art and culture.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Organized by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/openprojectsfoundation.org\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Open Projects Foundation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and supported by the whole free\/open source community in Bulgaria, many partners, sponsors, and friends, the event promotes free and open source projects and provides a space to exchange ideas and share best practices. Some editions have taken place in several Bulgarian cities at once.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LPI has supported the event for several years and is pleased to continue this collaboration in 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join OpenFest in Sofia to exchange ideas, meet fellow enthusiasts, and discover new opportunities in Linux and open source.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To learn more about OpenFest 2026, visit: <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.openfest.org\/2026\/en\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">https:\/\/www.openfest.org\/2026\/en\/<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to support OpenFest 2026, Bulgaria\u2019s biggest conference dedicated to free culture, knowledge sharing, and free and open source software (FOSS). 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