proxtalks 2026: LPI Media Partnership
2026-03-05 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto)
Date: Thursday, March 5, 2026
Location: Vienna, Austria
Event Type: In-person Conference
Expected Attendance: 150 participants

About proxtalks
proxtalks is a specialized conference dedicated to Proxmox virtualization technology, bringing together system administrators, IT professionals, and virtualization experts from across Germany and Europe.
This one-day technical conference features hands-on sessions, expert presentations, and networking opportunities focused on Proxmox Virtual Environment (PVE), Proxmox Mail Gateway, and Proxmox Backup Server.
Linux Professional Institute at proxtalks
Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to be a Media Partner at proxtalks 2026, alongside Thomas-Krenn.
LPI Board Member Werner Fischer will deliver a presentation at the conference, sharing insights of the Linux Storage Stack.
Why Attend
proxtalks offers a unique opportunity to:

Learn directly from Proxmox experts and community leaders
Discover best practices for virtualization and container management
Network with fellow IT professionals and system administrators
Explore the latest developments in open source virtualization technology
Connect with the LPI community and learn about professional certification pathways

Event Details
For complete event information, registration details, and the full conference program, visit the official proxtalks website:
https://proxtalks.de/
About the Partnership
This media partnership represents a valuable collaboration between LPI and the proxtalks conference, providing additional visibility for open source certification and professional development within the Proxmox community. The partnership creates a win-win situation for both organizations, strengthening connections between virtualization technology and professional Linux certification.

LPI at the Innovation Training Summit 2026, Italy
2026-03-26 09:00 - 18:00 | Auditorium della Tecnica, Viale Umberto Tupini, 65, Rome, 00100, Italy
March 26-27, 2026
Rome, Italy
Auditorium della Tecnica

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is pleased to participate as an exhibitor at the Innovation Training Summit 2026, organized by Ecosistema Formazione Italia.
The Innovation Training Summit has established itself as Italy’s premier event for the corporate training and human resources sector. The 2026 edition brings together 3,500+ participants, 250+ speakers, and 150+ partners and sponsors for two days of discussion on new training models, technologies, wellbeing, and the future of work.
The summit is designed for HR Directors, Learning & Development professionals, training organizations, companies, institutions, and innovators. The program features panels, keynotes, workshops, and structured networking opportunities focused on skill development and organizational innovation.
LPI will be present with a booth, offering an opportunity to connect with decision-makers who define training budgets, build skill development roadmaps, and choose certification partners for their organizations. Our participation reflects LPI’s commitment to positioning open source skills as essential components of future-ready workforce development.
This is an invite-only event bringing together Italy’s leading voices in corporate training and human capital development.

Event website:

https://efi-italia.it/summit

Linux Professional Institute at Chemnitzer Linux-Tage 2026
2026-03-28 08:00 - 2026-03-29 17:00 | Chemnitzer Linux Tage, Chemnitz, Weinhold-Bau, Chemnitzer, Germany
March 28-29
Linux Professional Institute (LPI) will join at Chemnitzer Linux-Tage. This year, we are offering an extra-large community discount for our paper based exams at the event!
At the Linux Professional Institute (LPI) booth, we will provide information about our exams, learning materials, and certifications. You are more than welcome to join us to ask questions or chat with us about Linux certification.
Also, education institutions and open-source solution providers are welcome to learn more about the opportunities within the LPI partnership and how to become partners!
LPI offers discounted paper-based exams at the Chemnitzer Linux-Tage
There will be two exam sessions:

Sunday, 10:30 a.m.
Sunday, 1:30 p.m.

Candidates can take Linux Essentials, Web Development Essentials, and Security Essentials in both English and German language, Open Source Essentials (only in English), the LPIC-1 (German and English), LPIC-2 (German and English), and LPIC-3 exams (English only), as well as the DevOps Tools Engineer and BSD Specialist exams (both in English only).
The exams will be offered at a community discount, costing 70 Euros (Essentials exams) and 110 Euros (all other exams). This offer is sponsored by our Channel Partners Open Source Certification GmbH and Linux-Training Werner Fischer.
Since seats are limited, we kindly ask candidates to preregister for the event. Although LPI recommends pre-registration, vacant places will be allocated to candidates without pre-registration.
Register below!
The exams will be held in room C25.012 in Weinhold-Bau. The meeting point is in front of the building’s door with “#wirsindchemnitz” in the window and the building name below. Candidates do not have to pay an event entrance ticket to take their exam, as the exam room is not in the main building.
The meeting point is 30 minutes before the start of the exam. Candidates must be in the exam room 15 minutes before the exam begins and bring a government-issued photo ID (passport, ID card, or driver’s license), their LPI ID, and the exam fee in cash.
General information about Chemnitzer Linux-Tage is available on the event’s website. The LPI website provides information about the LPI exams and essential exam preparation hints. Learning materials for exam preparation are available at learning.lpi.org.
Win a server, plush Tux and reference books in the LPI quiz
Visit our booth and join the big LPI quiz! Take your chance to win a Thomas-Krenn Edge4Go System, provided by Thomas-Krenn.AG, a large plush Tux, and books from Rheinwerk Verlag.
If you have questions or want to schedule a meeting at Chemnitzer Linuxtage, please contact us!
Important for the PBT Event Registration:
Registration will close 24 hours before the first exam session on Chemnitzer Linux-Tage 2026. Anyone who would still like to participate can register at short notice during the event. Please report to room C25.012 in the Weinhold building at least 30 minutes before the exam.
The online registration is now closed. If you want to participate in the exam session at Chemnitzer Linux-Tage 2026, come to the exam room half an hour before the exams starts. Exams are held in room C25.012 in Weinhold-Bau.

LPI Offers Huge Community Discount at Grazer Linuxtage 2026!
2026-04-10 08:00 - 2026-04-11 17:00 | Graz, Austria TU Graz, Campus Inffeldgasse, Campus Inffeldgasse, Graz, Australia
April 10-11, 2026
Graz, Austria
TU Graz, Campus Inffeldgasse

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is pleased to participate in the Grazer Linuxtage 2026, an annual conference around open source software and hardware.
The Grazer Linuxtage brings together 1,000+ participants, including IT professionals, students, educators, and hobbyists, for two days of talks, workshops, and community networking. The event is free and open to the public, with no reservation required.
The program features sessions on security, development, open data, applications, and system administration, along with hands-on workshops and lightning talks.
Paper-Based Exam Sessions with Special Pricing
The exams will be offered at a community discount, costing 70 Euros (Essentials exams) and 110 Euros (all other exams). This offer is sponsored by our Channel Partners Open Source Certification GmbH and Linux-Training Werner Fischer.
Discounted exam pricing (paper-based exams only):

€70 for Linux Essentials and Security Essentials
€110 for all professional-level certification exams

Registration is required to take advantage of this offer.
There will be three exam sessions:

Friday, April 10, 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, April 11, 9:30 a.m.
Saturday, April 11, 2:30 p.m.

Candidates can take Linux Essentials, Web Development Essentials, and Security Essentials in both English and German language, Open Source Essentials (only in English), the LPIC-1 (German and English), LPIC-2 (German and English), and LPIC-3 exams (English only), as well as the DevOps Tools Engineer and BSD Specialist exams (both in English only).
Since seats are limited, we kindly ask candidates to preregister for the event. Although LPI recommends pre-registration, vacant places will be allocated to candidates without pre-registration.
Register below!
The exams will be held in Seminarraum ISW, Inffeldgasse, TU Graz. The meeting point is 30 minutes before the start of the exam. Candidates must be in the exam room 15 minutes before the exam begins and bring a government-issued photo ID (passport, ID card, or driver’s license), their LPI ID, and the exam fee in cash.
LPI representatives Björn Schönewald and Dirk Streubel will be on site throughout the event.
Full event schedule: https://pretalx.linuxtage.at/glt26/schedule/
Important for the PBT Event Registration:
Registration will close 24 hours before the first exam session on Grazer Linuxtage 2026.

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LPI is proud to serve as Media Partner for DORS CLUC 2026
2026-04-24 08:00 - 2026-04-25 17:00
April 24-25, 2026
Zagreb, Croatia
Algebra Bernays University

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to serve as Media Partner for DORS CLUC 2026, the regional conference for modern development and DevOps in an open world.
Now in its 31st year, DORS/CLUC is the largest free technology conference in Croatia and the Balkans, bringing together developers, operations professionals, educators, business leaders, and open source enthusiasts for knowledge sharing and collaboration.
Conference Format
The event features multiple tracks designed to serve diverse audiences:

The Conference (April 24-25): Developer and ops-oriented talks and workshops
Open 4 Business: Business meetup for regional companies in the DORS/CLUC community
Subconferences: OpenStreetMap, Open Data, Digital Education

DORS/CLUC is completely free to attend, reflecting its commitment to making knowledge available and open to all.
Open Source Commitment
All recorded talks from DORS/CLUC are published online for free viewing without registration required. The conference also supports the NGI Zero program, which provides active funding opportunities for open source projects.
First keynote speaker announced: Senko Rašić, a software developer with 25 years of experience and life-long free software supporter who created the first Croatian Linux distribution.
LPI as Media Partner
As Media Partner, LPI supports and promotes open source education and certification within Croatia’s vibrant developer and DevOps community. This collaboration highlights LPI’s continued engagement with the open source ecosystem across the Balkans.
While no LPI staff will be physically present, attendees can explore LPI’s certification resources and materials, and learn about partnership opportunities for open source skills development.

Event website:

https://2026.dorscluc.org/

Free tickets:

Register here

P.I.W.O. Poznań Free Software Fest 2026: LPI Media Partner
2026-05-30 08:00 - 17:00 | Poznań, Poznań, Poland
May 30, 2026
Poznań, Poland

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to serve as Media Partner for Poznań Free Software Fest (P.I.W.O.) 2026, a recurring community event celebrating Linux and free software in Poland.
Organized by Knyfyrtel Poznan Hackerspace, the Webrains student group at the University of Adam Mickiewicz (UAM), and the Linux Academic Group (LAG) Poznań, P.I.W.O. brings together around 200 IT professionals, students, open source enthusiasts, and hobbyists for a full day of community-driven programming in the heart of Poznań.
20% Discount on LPI Certifications
P.I.W.O. 2026 participants receive a 20% discount on LPI certification exams. This exclusive offer allows Linux and open source professionals to validate their skills with globally recognized credentials.
Community Focus and Audience
P.I.W.O. is an established fixture of the Polish Linux and open source community, bringing together a diverse audience of open source professionals, general IT practitioners, students, and hobbyists. The event reflects the strength and continuity of grassroots free software culture in Poland.
LPI as Media Partner
As Media Partner, LPI supports P.I.W.O. 2026 through dedicated online coverage and social media promotion across its global channels. This partnership reflects LPI’s ongoing commitment to the Polish open source community and to supporting recurring grassroots events that advance Linux and free software education worldwide.

Event website:

https://piwo.sh/en/

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) at FrOSCon 2026, Discounted Paper-Based Exams
2026-08-15 08:00 - 2026-08-16 17:00 | Sankt Augustin, Germany, Sankt Augustin, Germany
August 15-16, 2026
Sankt Augustin, Germany
Hochschule Bonn-Rhein-Sieg

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is pleased to participate in FrOSCon 2026, one of Germany’s most important community-driven open source conferences.
FrOSCon 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.
LPI Booth and Quiz
Visit 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.
Join 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.
Paper-Based Exam Sessions with Special Pricing
LPI will offer paper-based certification exams at discounted rates, made possible by our valued Channel Partners Open Source Certification GmbH (OSC) and Werner Fischer.
Discounted exam pricing (paper-based exams only):

€70 for Linux Essentials, Web Development Essentials, Security Essentials, and Open Source Essentials
€110 for all professional-level certification exams (LPIC-1, LPIC-2, LPIC-3, DevOps Tools Engineer, BSD Specialist)

Exam sessions:

Saturday, August 15, 10:30 (Registration from 10:00)
Saturday, August 15, 14:30 (Registration from 14:00)
Sunday, August 16, 10:30 (Registration from 10:00)

Exams are held in Room B118. Since seats are limited, pre-registration is recommended, though walk-ins will be accommodated if space allows.
Exam requirements:

Be in the exam room 30 minutes before exam start
Bring government-issued photo ID (passport, ID card, or driver’s license)
Bring LPI ID and exam fee in cash

Available 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).
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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
