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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
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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/
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SUMMARY:PG DATA 2026 Chicago: LPI Community Partner
DESCRIPTION:June 4-5\, 2026\nChicago\, Illinois\, United States\nLoyola University Water Tower Campus\n\nLinux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to serve as a Community Partner for PG DATA 2026\, the inaugural event of a new PostgreSQL conference series emphasizing education\, developer community-building\, and academic outreach. \nOrganized by Prairie Postgres NFP\, a nonprofit serving the Midwestern United States\, PG DATA 2026 brings two days of PostgreSQL programming to the region’s database administrator and software developer communities. \n20% Discount on LPI Certifications \nPG DATA 2026 attendees receive a 20% discount on LPI certification exams. This exclusive offer allows PostgreSQL professionals to validate their Linux and open source skills with globally recognized credentials. \nConference Focus and Audience \nPG DATA 2026 provides an accessible and affordable in-person event where 200 attendees can connect with peers\, receive hands-on training from industry-leading experts\, and explore all aspects of PostgreSQL. Sessions range from deep dives into database internals to case studies\, analyses of the latest features\, and operational guidance. \nThe conference bridges open-source and commercial interests\, bringing together a diverse community of users with high-quality educational content. Topics span feature explorations\, performance optimization\, and practical implementation strategies for PostgreSQL deployments. \nLPI as Community Partner \nLPI will participate at a shared community partner table throughout the event. Supporting PG DATA 2026 aligns with LPI’s commitment and Mission.
URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/pg-data-26/
LOCATION:Loyola University Water Tower Campus\, Chicago\, IL\, United States
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SUMMARY:LPI Bronze Sponsor of LinuxFest Northwest (LFNW) 2026
DESCRIPTION:April 24-26\, 2026\nBellingham\, Washington\nBellingham Technical College\n\nLinux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to participate as a Bronze Sponsor of LinuxFest Northwest 2026. \nLinuxFest Northwest is celebrating its 26th year as a community-driven open source conference in the Pacific Northwest. The event brings together developers\, system administrators\, educators\, and open source enthusiasts for three days of sessions\, workshops\, and networking. \nJon “maddog” Hall\, Board Chair Emeritus of the Linux Professional Institute\, will be presenting at the conference. A programmer since 1969 and a cornerstone of the free software movement since 1986\, maddog brings decades of experience advocating for open source technologies and accessible computing worldwide. \nTed Matsumura\, LPI’s champion for LinuxFest Northwest\, will also be presenting. Ted may offer an additional session on Linux Essentials certification preparation for attendees interested in exploring open source career pathways. \nLinuxFest Northwest provides an excellent opportunity to connect with the Pacific Northwest open source community\, learn from experienced practitioners\, and discover the latest developments in Linux and free software. \nJoin us in Bellingham! \n\nEvent website:\n\nhttps://linuxfestnorthwest.org/
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