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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/
CATEGORIES:Events where you can meet LPI,Event in North America
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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
CATEGORIES:Events where you can meet LPI,Event in North America
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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:LPI Media Partnership Support,Event in North America
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SUMMARY:Software Freedom Day 2026. LPI sponsor\, 20% off exams
DESCRIPTION:Let’s make Software Freedom Day 2026 the most impactful yet. Join SFD in shaping the future of open technology: locally and globally. \n\nDate: Saturday\, 19 September 2026\nFormat: Worldwide\, local events and online activities\nLanguage: Multilingual (localised per event)\n\nAbout the Event\nSoftware Freedom Day (SFD) is a global celebration of Free/Libre and Open Source Software. Organised annually by the Digital Freedom Foundation\, SFD gathers enthusiasts\, developers\, educators\, and organisations to promote ethical technology and digital empowerment. \nLPI is Proud to Be a Sponsor\nAfter years of collaboration and support\, Linux Professional Institute (LPI) continues its commitment as an official sponsor of SFD26. We support the initiative not only with visibility and awareness\, but also by contributing to swag pack distribution and broader outreach efforts. \n20% Discount on LPI Certifications\nSoftware Freedom Day 2026 participants receive a 20% discount on LPI certification exams. This exclusive offer allows Linux and open source enthusiasts to validate their skills with globally recognised credentials. \nJoin the Movement\n\nAttend or Organise: Join a local event or set up your own. Create an account and register it at digitalfreedoms.org.\nVolunteer: Help with talks\, workshops\, logistics\, or social media buzz.\nSupport: Whether with time\, money\, or simply spreading the word\, your support makes a difference. Learn more.\n\nIn a Nutshell\n\nFreedom: SFD promotes software freedom\, privacy\, and user rights.\nCareers: It highlights valuable skills and shows the real-world impact of FOSS.\nCommunity: It builds bridges between newcomers and seasoned professionals.\n\nMore Information\n\nBrowse Events\nRegister Your Event\nSFD Blog\nSocial: #SFD26 #SFD\n\nLet’s make Software Freedom Day 2026 the most impactful yet. Join us in shaping the future of open technology\, locally and globally. \nSoftware Freedom Day: The Beginnings\nLet’s hear directly from Software Freedom Day itself\, as we amplify their vision and message to inspire action worldwide. \nSoftware Freedom Day is an international effort to inform people about software freedom: the ability to use and change software to meet your needs instead of purchasing commercial software and using it. \nStarted by Matt Oquist in the early 2000s\, it rapidly grew into a worldwide community effort. In this video Matt talks about how he originated the idea and how he and his friends made it happen. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nYou are currently viewing a placeholder content from YouTube. To access the actual content\, click the button below. Please note that doing so will share data with third-party providers. \n More Information \n Unblock content Accept required service and unblock content \n \n \n\n 
URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/sfd-26/
LOCATION:Global (multiple venues)
CATEGORIES:Event in Europe,Event in Asia,Event in North America,Event in Latin America,Event in Africa,Event in Oceania,LPI Media Partnership Support,Other events
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SUMMARY:LPI Supports All Things Open 2026 as Media Partner
DESCRIPTION:October 19-20\, 2026\nRaleigh Convention Center\, Raleigh\, North Carolina\, USA\n\nLinux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to support All Things Open (ATO) 2026 as a Media Partner\, once again. ATO is one of the largest open source technology and community events in the United States\, bringing together developers\, technologists\, educators and advocates in Raleigh every year. \nA New Format for 2026\nThis year ATO introduces an all new format: two days of programming that combine extended workshops\, deep dive sessions\, co-located events and a traditional conference day. The program covers AI agents and AI development\, DevSecOps\, community leadership\, inclusion and diversity in open source\, and open source accessibility. \n20% Discount on LPI Certifications\nATO 2026 attendees receive a 20% discount on one LPI certification exam. Two days of deep dives and hands-on workshops are a strong starting point; a globally recognized\, vendor-neutral certification is a natural next step. \nLPI as Media Partner\nAs Media Partner\, LPI highlights the value of open source education and certification\, helping connect the global FOSS community with opportunities for skills development and professional growth. ATO’s focus on DevSecOps\, AI and community leadership speaks directly to the professionals LPI serves\, and its commitment to inclusion and accessibility matches LPI’s own mission: promoting the use of open source by supporting the people who work with it. \nAbout All Things Open\nAll Things Open is an open source technology conference held each year in Raleigh\, North Carolina\, with programming that spans open source\, the web and technology at large. Its organizers also run All Things AI. \nLinks\n\nEvent website: All Things Open 2026\nRegistration: ATO 2026 registration\nLPI certifications: the LPI certification catalog
URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/ato-26/
CATEGORIES:LPI Media Partnership Support,Event in North America
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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:Event in North America,Events where you can meet LPI
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