LPI at FACTE 2026: Florida Career Technical Education Conference

• July 12-15, 2026
• Orlando, Florida, United States
• Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) will participate in the 60th Annual FACTE Conference & Trade Show, hosted by the Florida Association for Career and Technical Education. LPI will share booth space with OpenEDG, an Academic Partner organization.

This milestone event brings together 600 Career and Technical Education educators, administrators, and industry professionals from across Florida for networking, professional development, and exploration of innovative teaching practices and technologies.

CTE and Workforce Development in Florida

The FACTE Conference serves as Florida’s premier gathering for CTE leaders who shape career-focused curricula and workforce development programs. Attendees include decision-makers responsible for integrating industry-recognized credentials into educational pathways that prepare students for technology careers.

Linux and open source skills form essential foundations for technology career pathways in fields including IT administration, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and DevOps. As industries continue to depend on technology infrastructure, CTE programs play a critical role in building these foundational capabilities.

LPI Academic Partner Program

LPI’s Academic Partner Program aligns directly with FACTE’s workforce development mission. The program enables schools and colleges to integrate industry-recognized Linux and open source certifications into existing CTE curricula.

Key program features:

• Vendor-neutral approach allowing curriculum flexibility
• Globally recognized credentials valued across industries
• Learning materials and exam delivery that integrate with existing infrastructure
• Reduced implementation barriers for educational institutions

This vendor-neutral framework allows CTE programs to focus on foundational skills while giving students credentials that enhance employability without locking institutions into single-vendor technology stacks.

Conference Highlights

The four-day conference features professional development sessions, a trade show, awards recognition, and the Teacher Showcase on July 13. The event marks 60 years of FACTE leadership in advancing career and technical education across Florida.

Visit LPI and OpenEDG at the shared booth to explore how Linux and open source certification can strengthen Florida CTE programs and student career outcomes.

• Event website:
  • https://facte.wildapricot.org/60th-Annual-FACTE-Conference