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SUMMARY:LPI at MoodleMoot Mexico 2026
DESCRIPTION:November 11-12\, 2026\nFES Acatlán\, UNAM\, Naucalpan de Juárez\, Mexico\n\nLinux Professional Institute (LPI) will take part in MoodleMoot Mexico 2026\, the Mexican edition of the MoodleMoot conferences held by the Moodle community around the world. The event takes place on November 11 and 12\, 2026\, at the Facultad de Estudios Superiores Acatlán of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). \nThe event is organized by Emprove México\, an LPI Partner\, together with FES Acatlán\, UNAM\, and offers both in-person and virtual access. \nAbout MoodleMoot Mexico 2026\nMoodleMoot Mexico brings together educators\, developers\, IT professionals\, institutions and technology leaders to share knowledge\, experience and best practices around Moodle and the wider open source ecosystem. Across two days of talks\, workshops and networking\, participants explore Moodle\, Linux\, cloud technologies\, software development\, cybersecurity and the other open technologies behind modern digital learning. \nThe event is organized by Emprove México together with FES Acatlán\, UNAM\, and offers both in-person and virtual access. \nLPI at MoodleMoot Mexico\, 20% Exam Discount\nHernán Pachas Magallanes of Linux Professional Institute will present at MoodleMoot Mexico 2026\, bringing the perspective of Linux and open source careers to an audience that builds and runs learning platforms every day. \nThe connection is a natural one. Moodle is open source software that relies on Linux\, PHP\, databases\, cloud infrastructure and sound security practice: the same skills LPI certifications are designed to validate. For the educators in the room\, that means a recognized path from teaching with open technologies to teaching open technologies. For the IT professionals\, it means a vendor-neutral way to show the skills they already use. \nAttendees receive a 20% discount on LPI exams. Each event shares it in its own way\, through its newsletter\, the printed event program or on site\, and the organizers can point you to it. If you still need help\, just <href=”mailto:events@lpi.org”>contact us. \nFocus and Audience\nMoodleMoot Mexico 2026 expects around 500 attendees\, including: \n\nIT professionals working with open source\nTeachers and professors from educational institutions\nBusiness professionals\nGovernment officials and public administration\n\nThe event also serves a wider purpose: strengthening the open source community in Mexico and Latin America by connecting education and technology professionals and encouraging technical skills and open standards. \nLinks\n\nEvent website: MoodleMoot Mexico 2026 []\nLPI certifications: the LPI certification catalog [https://www.lpi.org/our-certifications/]
URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/moodlemoot-mex-26/
LOCATION:FES Acatlán\, UNAM\, Naucalpan de Juárez\, Mexico\, Naucalpan de Juárez\, Mexico
CATEGORIES:Events where you can meet LPI,Event in Latin America,LPI Media Partnership Support
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261113T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261114T170000
DTSTAMP:20261112T140445Z
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SUMMARY:SFSCON 2026: Take LPI Exams for Free
DESCRIPTION:Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to participate in SFSCON 2026\, one of Europe’s most established annual conferences on free software\, taking place November 13–14 in Bolzano\, Italy. \nLPI will hold paper-based exams during the conference at NOI Techpark. With the support of the conference\, the exams can be taken free of charge. All candidates must register in advance. \nSeats are limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nPBT Exam Sessions at SFSCON 2026\nTwo paper-based exam sessions will take place in the Auditorium (A2) at NOI Techpark on November 13. Each session is limited to 55 seats\, providing 110 exam seats in total. Details about the exam times will be announced later. \nConference and exam registration are separate. A free SFSCON ticket gives attendees access to the conference\, while an exam seat must be booked separately. Conference registration is open through the SFSCON ticket portal. \nExam registration is now open\, and the registration details are provided below. \nCandidates can take the following LPI certification exams: \n\nLinux Essentials\, Web Development Essentials\, Security Essentials\, and Open Source Essentials.\nProfessional-level certification exams (LPIC-1\, LPIC-2\, LPIC-3\, DevOps Tools Engineer\, BSD Specialist)\n\nTalk: Linux in Schools and Universities\nWerner Fischer\, Transfer Manager at Thomas-Krenn.AG and a member of the LPI Board of Directors\, will give a talk on how schools and universities can integrate Linux into their curricula. \nMore talks from the Education track are available on the SFSCON 2026 program page. \nAbout SFSCON\nSFSCON\, the South Tyrol Free Software Conference\, is an international event that brings together developers\, decision-makers\, public administrations\, companies\, and digital innovators from Europe and beyond. Held annually in Bolzano\, South Tyrol\, the conference focuses on software freedom\, innovation\, digital sovereignty\, and sustainable development. \nSFSCON was founded in 2001 on the initiative of the Linux User Group Bozen-Bolzano-Bulsan (LUGBZ). Since 2005\, it has been organized and promoted by NOI Techpark\, South Tyrol’s innovation and research district. The conference welcomes more than 1\,000 attendees each year. \n \nAbout NOI Techpark \nNOI Techpark is South Tyrol’s innovation district\, where companies\, research institutes\, and the university work together on sustainable development. Operated by the public company NOI Spa\, it is located in Bolzano on the site of a former aluminum factory\, with a second campus in Brunico. \nIts work covers four technology areas: Green\, including energy systems\, sustainable buildings\, and water technologies; Food and Health; Digital\, including IoT\, the Open Data Hub\, and artificial intelligence; and Automation\, covering manufacturing\, mobility\, and agri-automation. \nExam registration is now closed.
URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/sfscon-26/
LOCATION:NOI Techpark\, Via Alessandro Volta 13/A\, Bolzano\, 39100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Events where you can meet LPI,Other events,Event in Europe,LPI Media Partnership Support
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
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SUMMARY:LPI Media Partner of Wild & Wired WV 2.0
DESCRIPTION:November 14\, 2026\nGSU Ballroom\, University of Charleston\, Charleston\, West Virginia\, USA\n\nLinux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to be Media Partner of Wild & Wired WV 2.0\, West Virginia’s Linux and open source festival\, held at the University of Charleston on Saturday\, November 14\, 2026. \nAbout Wild & Wired WV\nNow in its second year\, Wild & Wired WV is a free\, community-centered festival that brings students\, families and tech enthusiasts together around Linux\, self-hosting\, open source and digital sovereignty. The festival runs from 10 AM to 6 PM\, and every attendee takes home a Linux disc. \n20% Discount on LPI Certifications\nWild & Wired WV 2.0 attendees receive a 20% discount on one LPI certification exam\, shared by the organizers. For a first encounter with Linux\, it is a concrete next step: a globally recognized\, vendor-neutral credential to aim for. \nFocus and Audience\nMany of the students attending are at the start of their careers\, and the festival is open to the wider public as well. That mix is the point: a day where curiosity about Linux and self-hosting can turn into a skill\, and a skill into a path. \nLPI as Media Partner\nDigital sovereignty starts with people who can run their own systems. A festival that sends every attendee home with a Linux disc is building exactly those people\, one install at a time\, and that is why LPI supports Wild & Wired WV. \nAbout the Organizer\nWild & Wired WV is organized at the University of Charleston by Brett White\, computer science faculty member. \nLinks\n\nWild & Wired WV: the festival website\nUniversity of Charleston: the university events calendar\nLPI certifications: the LPI certification catalog
URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/wild-wired-26/
LOCATION:GSU Ballroom\, University of Charleston\, Charleston\, West Virginia\, USA\, University of Charleston\, Charleston\, Charleston\, VA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event in North America,LPI Media Partnership Support
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTSTAMP:20261106T162421Z
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SUMMARY:LPI Joins Hackin' Ka Na Lang (HKNL) 2026 in the Philippines
DESCRIPTION:Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is excited to join Hackin’ Ka Na Lang (HKNL) 2026 on November 14 in Lipa City\, Batangas\, Philippines. Organized by SitesPhil\, an LPI Partner\, this free cybersecurity event brings together cybersecurity professionals\, students\, educators\, organizations\, and technology users to discuss cyber hygiene and security awareness in the age of artificial intelligence (AI). \nThis year’s theme\, “Human Firewall 2.0: Cyber Hygiene in the Age of A.I.\,” focuses on the role people play in protecting digital environments as cybersecurity threats continue to evolve. \nVisit the LPI Booth \nStop by the LPI booth and meet Jose Jolly Villaviza to learn about LPI certifications\, especially the Security Essentials certificate and the advanced LPIC-3 certification\, which includes a dedicated security specialty. These credentials can help you develop and validate skills in cybersecurity\, Linux\, and open source technologies. \nWhether you are a student starting your IT journey\, an IT professional looking to expand your knowledge\, or someone interested in a career in cybersecurity\, LPI certifications offer learning paths for different stages of your professional development. \nHKNL 2026 participants are eligible to receive a 20% discount on all LPI exams. Speak with Jolly at the booth to learn how to claim your discount. \nTalk: ‘Secure Your Future Today’ \nJolly will present a talk on how Linux skills and LPI certifications can support students and IT professionals interested in cybersecurity and other areas of IT.\nThe presentation will cover the relevance of Linux in operating systems\, networking\, servers\, cloud environments\, and cybersecurity. Jolly will also introduce the LPI certification path and explain how structured learning and certification can help participants plan their professional development. \nAbout Hackin’ Ka Na Lang 2026 \nHackin’ Ka Na Lang (HKNL) is a cybersecurity awareness event focused on practical cyber hygiene\, human behavior\, and emerging digital threats. Under this year’s theme\, the event will address topics such as phishing and social engineering\, AI and emerging threats\, deepfakes and digital deception\, privacy and data protection\, and everyday cybersecurity practices. \nHKNL welcomes students\, IT professionals\, businesses\, teachers\, cybersecurity enthusiasts\, and anyone who uses technology. Its sessions aim to help participants recognize common online threats\, understand security risks\, and develop safer digital habits. \nThe event will take place at the Cultural Center of Lipa City\, Batangas\, with both onsite and online participation available. Admission is free. \nEvent website: https://hknl.sitesphil.com/ \nRegister for the event: https://forms.gle/a2KsEEyqqWFt3D4y9
URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/lpi-joins-hackin-ka-na-lang-hknl-2026-in-the-philippines/
LOCATION:Karnataka
CATEGORIES:Events where you can meet LPI,Event in Asia
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123
DTSTAMP:20261008T190708Z
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SUMMARY:LPI Media Partner of EOCON 2026 and EyesOpenCTF 2026
DESCRIPTION:November 14-22\, 2026\nHotel ONOMO\, Douala\, Cameroon\, and online\n\nLinux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to be Media Partner of EOCON 2026\, the 7th edition of the international convention dedicated to cybersecurity\, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies\, and of EyesOpenCTF 2026\, the free 48-hour international cybersecurity competition at its heart. \nOne Week\, Three Moments\nEOCON 2026 is bilingual\, in French and English\, and hybrid by design. The program runs across one week: \n\nNovember 14: the on-site conference at Hotel ONOMO in Douala\, with keynotes\, talks\, panels\, workshops and networking\nNovember 16-19: live online sessions in French and English\, open to participants anywhere\, with attendance counting toward the event certificate and CPE credits\nNovember 20-22: EyesOpenCTF 2026\, 48 hours of online competition\n\nAccess is free through the EOCON Community Pass\, and EyesOpenCTF is free to enter. \n20% Discount on LPI Certifications\nEOCON 2026 and EyesOpenCTF 2026 participants receive a 20% discount on one LPI certification exam. The discount is shared with participants by the organizers. \nFor a community built on practical skills\, it is a natural next step: a week of hands-on security work\, followed by a globally recognized\, vendor-neutral credential that proves it. \nEyesOpenCTF 2026\nLaunched as Central Africa’s first cybersecurity competition\, EyesOpenCTF is today the region’s largest open-access cybersecurity competition. From November 20 to 22\, participants compete online across more than 40 challenges in 8 disciplines: Web Security\, Binary Exploitation\, Digital Forensics\, Cryptography\, Log Analysis\, AI Security\, Reverse Engineering and OSINT. Around 500 competitors are expected\, from beginners to advanced practitioners. \nFocus and Audience\nThe 2026 program focuses on practical cybersecurity\, AI\, emerging threats\, infrastructure\, AppSec\, digital forensics\, cloud\, resilience\, talent development and the future of Africa’s digital ecosystem. EOCON expects around 200 participants on site in Douala and 1\,000 online. \nThe audience brings together cybersecurity professionals\, SOC analysts\, pentesters\, developers\, cloud and infrastructure practitioners\, students\, researchers\, executives\, employers and international technical communities. \nLPI as Media Partner\nLinux and open source run through every discipline of a modern CTF\, from exploitation and forensics to log analysis and reverse engineering. That is why EOCON and EyesOpenCTF speak directly to the LPI community\, and why LPI supports them: practical security skills\, open access\, and a strong connection between Africa and the global cybersecurity ecosystem. \nAbout EOCON\nEOCON is a bilingual\, hybrid international convention connecting cybersecurity professionals\, technology companies\, decision-makers\, students and technical communities around cybersecurity\, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. It is organized by the EyesOpen Security Association and Services ExamBoot\, under the motto “Where Africa secures the future.” \nLinks\n\nEvent website: EOCON 2026\nFree registration: EOCON 2026 registration\nProgram: the EOCON 2026 program\nLPI certifications: the LPI certification catalog
URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/eocon-26/
LOCATION:Karnataka
CATEGORIES:Other events,Event in Africa,Webinar,LPI Media Partnership Support
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261122
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UID:10000078-1795132800-1795305599@www.lpi.org
SUMMARY:LPI at OLF 2026: Sponsorship and Exam Discount
DESCRIPTION:Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to participate in OLF (Ohio Linux Fest) 2026 and support this grassroots conference for the GNU/Linux\, Open Source Software\, and Free Software community as a sponsor. The event will take place at The Ohio State University on November 20–21\, 2026. \nLPI will share a table with Project Cauã\, hosted by Jon “maddog” Hall\, Board Chair Emeritus of LPI and a long-time supporter of OLF. Participants can meet Jon “maddog” Hall to learn about LPI certifications and how they can help people get started or advance their careers in Linux and free and open source software (FOSS). \nLPI will also offer a 20% discount on its exams. Stop by the table to learn how to claim the discount. \nDuring the conference\, Jon “maddog” Hall will give two talks on Project Cauã\, an open source software and hardware project to create new high-tech jobs in Brazil and the rest of Latin America. \nOLF\, formerly known as Ohio LinuxFest\, started in 2003 as a large inter-LUG (Linux User Group) meeting and has grown since then. It provides a place for the community to gather and share information about Linux and open source software. A large expo area adjacent to the conference rooms will feature exhibits from sponsors and nonprofit open source and free software projects. \nThe OLF Conference welcomes participants from all 50 US states and other countries. \nJoin LPI at OLF 2026 to meet the community\, learn about Linux and open source opportunities\, and connect with people working to make technology more open and accessible.
URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/lpi-at-olf-2026-sponsorship-and-exam-discount/
LOCATION:Dreese Laboratories\, 2015 Neil Avenue\, Athens\, OH\, 43210\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events where you can meet LPI,Event in North America
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261126T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261126T090000
DTSTAMP:20261103T133528Z
CREATED:20261007T163208Z
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SUMMARY:How Colleges Can Turn Open Source into Career Outcomes: Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, November 26\, 2026\n8:00 – 9:00 AM EST\, 14:00 – 15:00 CET\, 1:00 – 2:00 PM UTC (Online)\nLanguage: German\n\nLinux Professional Institute (LPI) invites provosts\, deans\, department chairs\, workforce development leaders\, and program coordinators to a focused executive briefing on integrating open source credentials into academic programs.\nThis 45-minute webinar addresses how colleges and universities can turn Linux and open source coursework into measurable career outcomes for students through vendor-neutral certification pathways. \nWho Should Attend\nAcademic decision-makers at institutions teaching Linux or open source topics\, including: \n\nProvosts and deans\nDepartment chairs and program coordinators\nWorkforce and continuing education leaders\nFaculty development administrators\n\nWhy Open Source Credentials in School Matter\nEmployers continue to need Linux and open source capability across industries. Vendor-neutral validation helps institutions demonstrate student outcomes without locking programs into single-vendor technology stacks. \nLPI provides learning materials\, exams\, scoring\, and credentials that reduce internal friction for academic programs while giving students globally recognized certifications that enhance employability. \nWebinar Agenda\n\nWelcome and market context\nWhy Linux and open source matter to academic outcomes\nWhat academic leaders need from a credentialing partner\nEducation model and credential pathways\nHow to start: pilot models\, faculty enablement\, student pathways\nQ&A and next steps\n\nThe LPI Academic Partner Framework\nLPI supports institutions through: \n\nVendor-neutral curriculum and learning materials\nFlexible exam delivery and credential management\nFaculty enablement resources\nIntegration with degree\, certificate\, workforce\, and continuing education programs\n\nFollowing the webinar\, attendees are invited to schedule consultative sessions to evaluate how the LPI Academic Partner framework can integrate with their existing educational offerings. \nJoin us to explore how open source certification can strengthen your institution’s workforce development outcomes and student career pathways. \nRegister for the Webinar
URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/how-colleges-can-turn-open-source-into-career-outcomes-webinar-de/
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CATEGORIES:Events where you can meet LPI,Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261129
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SUMMARY:LPI Media Partner of the Latin American LibreOffice Congress 2026
DESCRIPTION:November 27-28\, 2026\nUniversidad Luterana Salvadoreña\, San Salvador\, El Salvador\n\nLinux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to be Media Partner of the 7th Congreso Latinoamericano de LibreOffice\, the annual gathering of the LibreOffice community across Latin America\, held for the first time in El Salvador on November 27 and 28\, 2026. \nAbout the Congress\nThe seventh edition is organized by the Universidad Luterana Salvadoreña together with the Latin American community of the LibreOffice Project. The program brings together talks\, workshops\, tutorials on the LibreOffice applications\, and mentoring on how to contribute to the project and help the community grow\, with speakers from El Salvador\, Mexico\, Spain\, Brazil and France. \nThe event is open to the public and expects around 400 participants. \n20% Discount on LPI Certifications\nParticipants in the Congreso Latinoamericano de LibreOffice 2026 receive a 20% discount on one LPI certification exam\, shared by the organizers. \nFor a community built on contribution rather than credentials\, the discount is not a change of direction: it is a way to make the skills already in use visible to employers\, in a form recognized worldwide and tied to no vendor. \nFocus and Audience\nThe Congress gathers open source IT professionals\, teachers and professors\, students and recent graduates\, and open source enthusiasts from across Latin America. \nHosting the seventh edition in El Salvador for the first time matters in itself. A regional community conference that moves between countries carries knowledge\, contacts and confidence into places that rarely host events of this kind\, which is exactly the ground LPI wants to support. \nLPI as Media Partner\nLibreOffice is one of the clearest demonstrations of what free software delivers in daily use: a complete\, open document suite that belongs to its community rather than to a vendor. The skills around it\, the Linux systems it runs on\, the infrastructure that serves it\, the practices that keep documents open and portable\, are the skills LPI exists to validate. \nSupporting this Congress is also support for digital sovereignty in Latin America\, and for the people who make it practical rather than theoretical. \nLinks\n\nEvent website: 7° Congreso Latinoamericano de LibreOffice\nLibreOffice: the LibreOffice website\nLPI certifications: the LPI certification catalog
URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/latin-american-libreoffice-congress-26/
LOCATION:Universidad Luterana Salvadoreña\, San Salvador\, El Salvador\, San Salvador\, El Salvador
CATEGORIES:Other events,Event in Latin America,LPI Media Partnership Support
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261202
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261205
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SUMMARY:LPI at Educ@tech Expo 2026 in Paris
DESCRIPTION:Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is excited to participate in Educ@tech Expo 2026\, a leading event for educational innovation and digital learning in France. \nThe event takes place on December 2–4\, 2026\, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles\, bringing together education professionals\, academic leaders\, students\, and government officials to explore innovative solutions that are transforming education and training. \nAs an exhibitor\, LPI welcomes attendees to Stand B31\, where LPI representatives Sonia Ben Othman and Elzbieta Godlewska will be available to discuss how LPI certifications and open source partnerships support digital transformation in education. \nConnections That Matter \nSince its launch in 2009\, Educ@tech Expo has become one of the largest annual gatherings of education and learning professionals in France. \nAt this year’s edition\, LPI will focus on strengthening relationships with academic leaders and educational institutions\, continuing conversations from previous years\, and connecting with representatives of the French Ministry of Education and other public institutions. \nLPI will explore partnership opportunities with educational institutions\, academic organizations\, and government bodies in France. Through these partnerships\, LPI aims to expand access to Linux and open source education and support digital skills development among students\, educators\, and government representatives. \nVisitors interested in learning about Linux and open source certifications or exploring potential partnerships with LPI can schedule a meeting by contacting partners@lpi.org. Attendees are also welcome to stop by Stand B31 during the exhibition.\n \nTo learn more about becoming an LPI Partner\, visit: https://www.lpi.org/partner-programs/ \nRethinking Education \nThe 2026 edition of Educ@tech Expo focuses on the theme “Choosing the Future: Rethinking Education in the Age of Digital Intelligence and Transformation.” The event will explore how digital technology\, particularly the rise of artificial intelligence\, is changing the way people learn\, teach\, create\, and share knowledge. It will also explore the role of human knowledge\, innovation\, openness\, and equal access in shaping the future of education. \nThe event will feature plenary conferences\, exhibitor conferences\, workshops\, and opportunities for participants to exchange ideas about these changes and the future of education. \nThere will also be an after-work gathering on Wednesday\, December 2\, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.\, open to the public. \nWith more than 14\,000 participants and nearly 300 exhibitor stands\, Educ@tech Expo brings together education professionals to discover solutions and discuss developments in teaching and learning. \nMeet Sonia Ben Othman and Elzbieta Godlewska at Stand B31 to learn more about LPI’s vendor-neutral Linux and open source certifications and how they can support digital skills development in education. Explore open source partnerships to support innovation in education. \nLearn more about the event: https://www.educatech-expo.com/en
URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/lpi-at-eductech-expo-2026-in-paris/
LOCATION:Paris Expo Porte de Versailles\, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles\, Paris\, 75015\, France
CATEGORIES:Events where you can meet LPI,Event in Europe
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261205T170000
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SUMMARY:LPI at ACTE CareerTech VISION 2026: Open Source Careers for CTE
DESCRIPTION:December 2-5\, 2026\nNew Orleans\, Louisiana\, United States\nErnest N. Morial Convention Center\n\nLinux Professional Institute (LPI) will participate in ACTE’s CareerTech VISION 2026\, the premier event for career and technical education (CTE) professionals and the centerpiece of ACTE’s centennial celebration marking 100 years of leadership\, innovation\, and impact in CTE. \nCareerTech VISION convenes more than 6\,000 secondary and postsecondary educators\, business leaders\, and industry experts from around the world. This four-day event represents the largest annual gathering in the CTE community\, bringing together the decision-makers and educators who define curricula for career-related training programs across the United States. \nLPI and Career Technical Education \nCareer and Technical Education programs prepare students for high-demand careers across industries increasingly dependent on technology infrastructure. Linux and open source skills represent essential foundations for technology career pathways\, from IT administration and cybersecurity to cloud computing and DevOps. \nLPI will showcase certification pathways\, learning materials\, and career opportunities in the open source industry. The event provides an opportunity to connect with CTE program leaders who are shaping workforce development curricula and preparing students for technology careers. \nVendor-Neutral Credentials for CTE Programs \nLPI’s vendor-neutral approach aligns naturally with CTE program objectives. Institutions can integrate globally recognized Linux and open source certifications into career pathways without committing to single-vendor technology stacks. This flexibility allows programs to focus on foundational skills while giving students credentials valued across industries. \nLPI provides learning materials\, exam delivery\, and credential management that integrate with existing CTE infrastructure\, reducing implementation barriers for schools and colleges. \nHonoring a Century of Career Education \nCareerTech VISION 2026 honors ACTE’s legacy while engaging with leaders and experts shaping the future of education and workforce development. The centennial celebration recognizes CTE’s critical role in preparing students for meaningful careers and addressing workforce needs across sectors. \nVisit the LPI booth to explore how Linux and open source certification can strengthen your CTE program’s technology career pathways and student outcomes. \n\nEvent website:\n\nhttps://www.careertechvision.com/
URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/acte-26/
LOCATION:Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, New Orleans\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events where you can meet LPI,Event in North America
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SUMMARY:LPI Media Partner of National Quantum Fest 2026
DESCRIPTION:December 3-4\, 2026\nSri Siddhartha Institute of Technology\, Tumakuru\, Karnataka\, India\n\nLinux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to be Media Partner of National Quantum Fest 2026\, a national-level quantum festival hosted by the Quantum & AI Research Cell (QARC) at Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology (SSIT)\, about 70 km from Bengaluru. \nAbout National Quantum Fest 2026\nAt the center of the festival is an on-campus quantum hackathon\, with tracks in quantum\, AI\, software and GPU\, and teams free to work across them. Alongside the hackathon\, the program includes expert talks\, hands-on workshops and sponsor showcases\, leading to a grand finale on campus. The organizers expect hundreds of students to take part. SSIT has hosted state-level and national-level events and hackathons before\, including Technodea\, Saamarthya and Webathon. \nRegistration is not open yet. Interested participants can leave their details on the festival website to be notified when it opens. \n20% Discount on LPI Certifications\nEvery National Quantum Fest 2026 participant receives a 20% discount on one LPI certification exam\, shared by the organizers. Participants can also prepare with the LPI Learning Materials\, freely available online. \nFocus and Audience\nThe festival is built for students working at the meeting point of quantum computing\, AI and software development. Qiskit\, the main framework of the quantum track\, is open source\, and the environments students use to run it are built on the same open source foundations as the rest of modern computing\, Linux among them. \nLPI as Media Partner\nQuantum computing does not replace classical computing; it works alongside it. The students who will build quantum applications will also run the systems around them\, and those systems are open. That is why LPI supports National Quantum Fest: a new generation of developers learning\, from the start\, on open foundations. \nAbout QARC\nThe Quantum & AI Research Cell (QARC) is part of the Department of Computer Science & Engineering at Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology\, Tumakuru. Its founder and president is Mohammed Owais. \nLinks\n\nNational Quantum Fest 2026: the festival website\nHackathon: the National Quantum Fest hackathon page\nLPI Learning Materials: the LPI Learning Materials portal\nLPI certifications: the LPI certification catalog
URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/national-quantum-fest-26/
LOCATION:Sri Siddhartha Institute of Technology\, Tumakuru\, Karnataka\, India\, Tumakuru\, Karnataka\, India
CATEGORIES:Event in Asia,LPI Media Partnership Support
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SUMMARY:LPI Media Partner of OpsJam 2027 at UC Irvine
DESCRIPTION:January 16-17\, 2027\nUniversity of California\, Irvine\, California\, United States\n\nLinux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to serve as Media Partner for OpsJam 2027\, an infrastructure-focused hackathon hosted by the Anteater Linux User Group (ALUG@UCI) at the University of California\, Irvine. \nBuild\, Break\, Scale\nOpsJam brings together students from universities across the region to build\, break\, and scale real infrastructure over a single weekend. Alongside the core build sprint\, participants can attend workshops and join social events with other students working in DevOps\, orchestration\, monitoring\, and systems engineering. \n20% Discount on LPI Certifications\nOpsJam 2027 participants receive a 20% discount on LPI certification exams. This exclusive offer allows students to validate their Linux and open source skills with globally recognized credentials before entering the job market. \nWhy Infrastructure Skills Matter\nLinux sits underneath the vast majority of modern infrastructure\, from cloud platforms to container orchestration to monitoring stacks. Hackathons like OpsJam give students something a lecture cannot: the experience of standing up systems under time pressure\, watching them fail\, and fixing them. That is precisely the skill set employers look for\, and precisely what vendor-neutral certification is designed to validate. \nAbout ALUG@UCI\nThe Anteater Linux User Group is UC Irvine’s community for Linux and open source: a hands-on\, peer-driven group where students build real-world skills in DevOps\, self-hosting\, and systems administration while working on projects together. ALUG@UCI meets weekly during term\, runs an installfest and LAN party each quarter\, and maintains its own Git infrastructure and community projects. \nOpsJam is the group’s flagship event\, extending that hands-on culture to students across universities. \nGet Involved\nStudents interested in Linux and open source can join ALUG@UCI’s Discord community and explore their open project repositories. Applications for OpsJam 2027 open through the event website. \nALUG@UCI is currently welcoming sponsors and partners for OpsJam 2027. Organizations interested in supporting student infrastructure talent can find details on the event website. \n\nEvent website: OpsJam 2027\nALUG@UCI: Anteater Linux User Group
URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/opsjam-26/
LOCATION:University of California\, Irvine\, Irvine\, Irvine\, United States
CATEGORIES:Event in North America,LPI Media Partnership Support
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