BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Linux Professional Institute (LPI) - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Linux Professional Institute (LPI) X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.lpi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Linux Professional Institute (LPI) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260525T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T113838 CREATED:20260513T090425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T090425Z UID:10000031-1776672000-1779728400@www.lpi.org SUMMARY:DesignXR Hackathon 2026: LPI Media Partner for Global AI/XR Event DESCRIPTION:April 20 – May 25\, 2026\nVirtual (global)\n\nLinux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to serve as Media Partner for DesignXR Hackathon 2026\, a global virtual hackathon reimagining learning and problem-solving through the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR). \nOrganized by iTSikhwal\, DesignXR Hackathon 2026 brings together students\, developers\, designers\, and innovators from around the world to build immersive\, impactful solutions using cutting-edge open technologies. Participants collaborate across teams\, receive mentorship from industry experts\, and present their projects to a panel of judges. \n20% Discount on LPI Certifications \nDesignXR Hackathon 2026 participants receive a 20% discount on LPI certification exams. This exclusive offer allows developers and students to validate their Linux and open source skills with globally recognized credentials. \nHackathon Focus and Audience \nDesignXR Hackathon 2026 targets a diverse global community of approximately 250+ participants\, including IT professionals\, students\, educators\, designers\, and business innovators. The event explores the intersection of AI and XR technologies with open-source development practices\, encouraging participants to build scalable\, accessible\, and impactful solutions. \nLPI as Media Partner \nAs Media Partner\, LPI supports DesignXR Hackathon 2026 through dedicated online coverage and social media promotion across its global channels. This partnership reflects LPI’s commitment to open source education and its mission to connect the next generation of developers and innovators with the Linux and open source ecosystem. \nAbout iTSikhwal \niTSikhwal is a technology-driven company focused on building innovative digital solutions\, immersive experiences\, and community-driven initiatives in emerging technologies such as XR\, AI\, and interactive learning. The company actively works on projects related to education\, virtual experiences\, digital innovation\, and developer communities. \nAs the organizing team behind DesignXR Hackathon 2026\, iTSikhwal brings together mentors\, judges\, creators\, educators\, industry experts\, and community partners to deliver a globally accessible virtual event focused on technology\, creativity\, collaboration\, and open innovation. Through its initiatives\, iTSikhwal aims to empower students\, developers\, designers\, and innovators by creating opportunities for learning\, experimentation\, and real-world problem solving. \n\nEvent website:\n\nhttps://designxr.itsikhwal.com/ URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/designxr-26/ LOCATION:Global\, Online CATEGORIES:Other events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/design-xr-26.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260528T140000 DTSTAMP:20260514T113838 CREATED:20260512T061941Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T165909Z UID:10000028-1779973200-1779976800@www.lpi.org SUMMARY:How Colleges Can Turn Open Source into Career Outcomes: Webinar DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 28\, 2026\n1:00 – 2:00 PM ET (5:00 PM UTC) (Online)\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\n\n\n \n Webinar Timeslot(Required)Thursday\, May 28\, 2026 - 1:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. UTC)Organization NameName(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n Let the webinar organizer know if you have any questions or commentPrivacy Consent(Required) I agree that the information submitted to the Linux Professional Institute is subject to the Privacy Policy.(Required)CAPTCHA URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/open_source_into_career-wbn-26_01/ CATEGORIES:Events where you can meet LPI,Webinar ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/article-webinar-How-Colleges-Can-Turn-ED-260528.jpg LOCATION: END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260622T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260626T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T113838 CREATED:20260422T121229Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T124514Z UID:10000024-1782115200-1782493200@www.lpi.org SUMMARY:LPI Co-Organizer of the UN Tech Over Hackathon DESCRIPTION:June 22-26\, 2026\nNew York City\, United States\nUnited Nations Headquarters\n\nLinux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to partner with the United Nations for Open Source Week 2026\, a global forum for dialogue and collaboration on open source\, digital public infrastructure\, and innovative solutions to global challenges. \nSince its inception in 2023\, UN Open Source Week has become a significant international gathering reflecting strong demand for UN-led forums on open source and digital cooperation. \nLPI Co-Organizer of the UN Tech Over Hackathon \nLPI is co-organizing the UN Tech Over Hackathon on June 22\, 2026 at UN Headquarters\, bringing together 150+ global developers\, technologists\, and innovators to build impactful\, scalable open source solutions to high-priority global issues identified by UN entities. \nThe hackathon is organized in cooperation with private sector and civil society partners\, with the goal of strengthening existing tools and contributing to the Global Digital Compact. This demonstrates how collaborative\, open digital ecosystems can drive real-world change. \nOpen Call: Mentors\, Judges\, and Volunteers \nThe UN Tech Over Hackathon is seeking: \n\nMentors: Provide guidance\, technical advice\, and encouragement to participating teams (in person and online)\nJudges: Evaluate final submissions and help select winning projects\nOn-site Volunteers: Offer expertise and engagement during hackathon sessions (in person and online)\n\nTechnology expertise is required for mentor and judge roles. \nLPI Endorses UN Open Source Principles \nLPI has endorsed the UN Open Source Principles\, guidelines adopted by the UN Chief Executive Board’s Digital Technology Network to promote collaboration and adoption of open source technologies within the UN and globally. These principles align with LPI’s mission to support open source professionals worldwide. \nLPI partner team members will be available for meetings during the event. \n\nEvent website:\n\nUN Open Source Week URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/un-ospo-26/ CATEGORIES:Events where you can meet LPI,Event in North America ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.lpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/article-UN-Open-Source-Week-2025.jpg1_.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260712T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260715T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T113838 CREATED:20260513T085233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T085300Z UID:10000030-1783843200-1784134800@www.lpi.org SUMMARY:LPI at FACTE 2026: Florida Career Technical Education Conference DESCRIPTION:July 12-15\, 2026\nOrlando\, Florida\, United States\nRenaissance Orlando at SeaWorld\n\nLinux 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. \nThis 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. \nCTE and Workforce Development in Florida \nThe 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. \nLinux 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. \nLPI Academic Partner Program \nLPI’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. \nKey program features: \n\nVendor-neutral approach allowing curriculum flexibility\nGlobally recognized credentials valued across industries\nLearning materials and exam delivery that integrate with existing infrastructure\nReduced implementation barriers for educational institutions\n\nThis 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. \nConference Highlights \nThe 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. \nVisit LPI and OpenEDG at the shared booth to explore how Linux and open source certification can strengthen Florida CTE programs and student career outcomes. \n\nEvent website:\n\nhttps://facte.wildapricot.org/60th-Annual-FACTE-Conference URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/facte-26/ LOCATION:Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld\, Orlando\, United States CATEGORIES:Events where you can meet LPI,Event in North America ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/actefacte-26-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260815T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T113838 CREATED:20260410T092523Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T090902Z UID:10000021-1786780800-1786899600@www.lpi.org SUMMARY:Linux Professional Institute (LPI) at FrOSCon 2026\, Discounted Paper-Based Exams DESCRIPTION:August 15-16\, 2026\nSankt Augustin\, Germany\nHochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg\n\nLinux Professional Institute (LPI) is pleased to participate in FrOSCon 2026\, one of Germany’s most important community-driven open source conferences. \nFrOSCon brings together 3\,500+ attendees\, including IT professionals\, students\, educators\, business leaders\, and hobbyists\, for two days of talks\, workshops\, and community networking. The event is free and open to the public. \nLPI Booth and Quiz \nVisit the LPI booth for information about our certifications\, learning materials\, and the new DevOps Tools Engineer 2.0 certification. Learn about becoming an LPI Partner\, Member\, or Approved Trainer. \nJoin our quiz competition for a chance to win a Thomas-Krenn Edge4Go System (provided by Thomas-Krenn.AG)\, a large plush Tux\, and books from Rheinwerk Verlag and dpunkt.verlag. \nPaper-Based Exam Sessions with Special Pricing \nLPI will offer paper-based certification exams at discounted rates\, made possible by our valued Channel Partners Open Source Certification GmbH (OSC) and Werner Fischer. \nDiscounted exam pricing (paper-based exams only): \n\n€70 for Linux Essentials\, Web Development Essentials\, Security Essentials\, and Open Source Essentials\n€110 for all professional-level certification exams (LPIC-1\, LPIC-2\, LPIC-3\, DevOps Tools Engineer\, BSD Specialist)\n\nExam sessions: \n\nSaturday\, August 15\, 10:30 (Registration from 10:00)\nSaturday\, August 15\, 14:30 (Registration from 14:00)\nSunday\, August 16\, 10:30 (Registration from 10:00)\n\nExams are held in Room B118. Since seats are limited\, pre-registration is recommended\, though walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows. \nExam requirements: \n\nBe in the exam room 30 minutes before exam start\nBring government-issued photo ID (passport\, ID card\, or driver’s license)\nBring LPI ID and exam fee in cash\n\nAvailable exams: Linux Essentials\, Web Development Essentials\, Security Essentials (English and German)\, Open Source Essentials (English only)\, LPIC-1\, LPIC-2 (English and German)\, LPIC-3\, DevOps Tools Engineer\, BSD Specialist (English only). \nPBT Event Registration\n\n \n \n PBT Event Registration - FrOSCon 2026\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n LPI ID(Required)Exam Time Slot(Required)Saturday\, August 15\, 10:30Saturday\, August 15\, 14:30Sunday\, August 16\, 10:30Exam(Required)English - Linux EssentialsEnglish - Security EssentialsEnglish - Web Development EssentialsEnglish - Open Source EssentialsEnglish - LPIC-1: 101English - LPIC-1: 102English - LPIC-2: 201English - LPIC-2: 202English - LPIC-3: 300 Mixed EnvironmentsEnglish - LPIC-3: 303 SecurityEnglish - LPIC-3: 305 Virtualization and ContainerizationEnglish - LPIC-3: 306 High Availability and Storage ClustersEnglish - DevOps Tools EngineerEnglish - BSD SpecialistGerman - Linux EssentialsGerman - Security EssentialsGerman - Web Development EssentialsGerman - LPIC-1: 101German - LPIC-1: 102German - LPIC-2: 201German - LPIC-2: 202Payment Method(Required)CashLet the event organizer know if you have any questions or commentPrivacy Consent(Required) I agree that the information submitted to the Linux Professional Institute is subject to the Privacy Policy.(Required)CAPTCHA URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/froscon-26/ LOCATION:Sankt Augustin\, Germany\, Sankt Augustin\, Germany CATEGORIES:Events where you can meet LPI,Event in Europe ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Linux-Professional-Institute-LPI-is-pleased-to-participate-in-FrOSCon-2026.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261202T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260514T113839 CREATED:20260513T084257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T084438Z UID:10000029-1796198400-1796490000@www.lpi.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/actefacte-26.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR