BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Linux Professional Institute (LPI) - ECPv6.17.0//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:20260806T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260809T170000 DTSTAMP:20260714T121050Z CREATED:20260714T120357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T121050Z UID:10000042-1786003200-1786294800@www.lpi.org SUMMARY:OS Community at DEF CON 34: LPI Media Partner DESCRIPTION:August 6-9\, 2026\nLas Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) West Hall\, Las Vegas\, Nevada\, United States\n\nLinux 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. \nCo-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. \n20% Discount on LPI Certifications \nOS 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. \nCommunity Focus and Audience \nThe 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. \nLPI as Media Partner \nAs 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. \nAbout the OS Community \nThe 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. \n\nOS Community:\n\nhttps://oscommunity.org/\n\n\nDEF CON 34:\n\nhttps://defcon.org/ URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/defcon-34-26/ LOCATION:Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) West Hall\, Las Vegas\, United States CATEGORIES:Event in North America,LPI Media Partnership Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/def-con-34-26.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260808T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260809T170000 DTSTAMP:20260602T112316Z CREATED:20260602T112316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T112316Z UID:10000035-1786176000-1786294800@www.lpi.org SUMMARY:LPI at COSCUP 2026\, Taipei\, Taiwan DESCRIPTION:August 8-9\, 2026\nTaipei\, Taiwan\nNational Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST)\n\nLinux Professional Institute (LPI) is pleased to participate in COSCUP 2026 (Conference for Open Source Coders\, Users\, and Promoters)\, one of Asia’s largest and longest-running open source conferences. \nOrganized entirely by volunteers from the Taiwanese open source community\, COSCUP brings together 3\,000+ developers\, educators\, students\, and open source enthusiasts from across Asia and beyond for two days of technical talks\, community tracks\, and networking. The conference is free to attend. \n20% Discount on LPI Certifications \nCOSCUP 2026 attendees receive a 20% discount on LPI certification exams. Visit the LPI booth to receive your discount and learn how Linux and open source certification can advance your career. \nLPI at COSCUP 2026 \nLPI will have a booth presence throughout the event\, staffed by Kenji Ito and Jolly Villaviza. COSCUP provides a natural environment for LPI to connect with developers\, educators\, and students across Asia\, explore new partnership opportunities\, and promote Linux and open source certification to the regional open source community. \nAbout COSCUP \nSince 2006\, COSCUP has been a cornerstone of open source culture in Asia. The conference promotes free and open source software through an annual gathering that connects coders\, users\, and promoters in an open\, community-driven environment. COSCUP 2026 is co-hosted with UbuCon Asia 2026. \n\nEvent website:\n\nhttps://coscup.org/2026/en/ URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/coscup-26/ LOCATION:National Taiwan University of Science and Technology (NTUST)\, Taipei\, Taiwan CATEGORIES:Events where you can meet LPI,Event in Asia ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/coscup-26-lpi.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260815T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260816T170000 DTSTAMP:20260422T090902Z 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 \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:20260818T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260821T170000 DTSTAMP:20260708T144735Z CREATED:20260708T144554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260708T144735Z UID:10000039-1787040000-1787331600@www.lpi.org SUMMARY:Semana Linux Universidad Distrital (SLUD) 2026: LPI Media Partner DESCRIPTION:August 18-21\, 2026\nUniversidad Distrital\, Bogotá\, Colombia\n\nLinux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to serve as Media Partner for the Semana Linux de la Universidad Distrital (SLUD) 2026\, the flagship event of the Grupo GNU/Linux de la Universidad Distrital (GLUD). \nNow in its 2026 edition and themed around open source automation\, SLUD brings together more than 300 engineering students and technology professionals for five days of keynote sessions\, technical workshops\, and a central open source automation hackathon. The event is designed to bridge the gap between academia and industry\, connecting the next generation of Colombian technology professionals with real-world open source skills and career pathways. \n20% Discount on LPI Certifications \nSLUD 2026 participants receive a 20% discount on LPI certification exams. This exclusive offer allows students and professionals to validate their Linux and open source skills with globally recognized credentials. \nCommunity Focus and Audience \nSLUD 2026 targets engineering students and recent graduates\, as well as educators and technology professionals engaged with open source infrastructure and automation. As an established academic community event\, SLUD represents one of Colombia’s key touchpoints between university talent and the open source industry. \nLPI as Media Partner \nAs Media Partner\, LPI supports SLUD 2026 through dedicated online coverage and social media promotion across its global channels. LPI and GLUD share a long-standing relationship as Community Partners\, reflecting a shared commitment to advancing Linux education and open source certification among the next generation of engineers in Colombia and across Latin America. \n\nEvent website:\n\nhttps://glud.org/ URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/slud-26/ LOCATION:Universidad Distrital\, Bogotá\, Colombia\, Bogotà\, Colombia CATEGORIES:Event in Latin America ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/GLUD-26.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20261202T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20261205T170000 DTSTAMP:20260519T082216Z CREATED:20260513T084257Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260519T082216Z 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/ACTE-LPI-EVT.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR