LPI Bronze Sponsor of LinuxFest Northwest (LFNW) 2026
2026-04-24 08:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00 (America/Toronto)
April 24-26, 2026
Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham Technical College

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to participate as a Bronze Sponsor of LinuxFest Northwest 2026.
LinuxFest 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.
Jon “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.
Ted 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.
LinuxFest 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.
Join us in Bellingham!

Event website:

https://linuxfestnorthwest.org/

LPI Co-Organizer of the UN Tech Over Hackathon
2026-06-22 08:00 - 2026-06-26 17:00
June 22-26, 2026
New York City, United States
United Nations Headquarters

Linux 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.
Since 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.
LPI Co-Organizer of the UN Tech Over Hackathon
LPI 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.
The 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.
Open Call: Mentors, Judges, and Volunteers
The UN Tech Over Hackathon is seeking:

Mentors: Provide guidance, technical advice, and encouragement to participating teams (in person and online)
Judges: Evaluate final submissions and help select winning projects
On-site Volunteers: Offer expertise and engagement during hackathon sessions (in person and online)

Technology expertise is required for mentor and judge roles.
LPI Endorses UN Open Source Principles
LPI 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.
LPI partner team members will be available for meetings during the event.

Event website:

UN Open Source Week
