LPI is pleased to participate in PUE Academy Day 2026, "The AI Edition"
2026-02-18 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Avinguda Diagonal, 98-100 – Distrito 22@. Barcelona, 08019., Avinguda Diagonal, Barcelona, Spain
February 18, 2026
Spain

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is pleased to participate in PUE Academy Day 2026, themed “The AI Edition”.
PUE Academy is an LPI Academic Partner and Channel Partner, both at Platinum Level. Our participation reflects this valued partnership and our shared commitment to empowering educational institutions with industry-relevant open source training and certification programs.
This reference event for the educational community helps institutions incorporate Artificial Intelligence into their students’ skill sets. PUE Academy Day is designed to make it easier for educational institutions to officially train and certify in the technologies most in demand by industry.
The agenda features inspiring talks by technology leaders on integrating generative AI into educational processes, success stories, roundtables, and new courses and certifications across finance, cybersecurity, cloud, programming, digital marketing, project management, graphic design, and other specialties — with generative AI as the key innovative component.
With 600 expected attendees, including IT professionals, teachers, business leaders, and government officials, the event offers valuable networking opportunities for academic institutions and training organizations.
LPI will present “Get Certified: Turn your students into certified Linux professionals” from 10:05 to 10:40. Register here.
If your organization is interested in becoming an LPI partner, submit your application at https://www.lpi.org/partner-programs/

Event website:

https://www.pue.es/pue-academy/academy-day

proxtalks 2026: LPI Media Partnership
2026-03-05 08:00 - 17:00
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.

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to participate in SCALE 26
2026-03-05 08:00 - 2026-03-08 17:00 | Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena, CA, United States
March 5-8, 2026
Pasadena, California
Pasadena Convention Center

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to participate in SCALE 23x, 2026, North America’s largest community-run open source conference.
SCALE brings together the open source community for four days of sessions, workshops, and networking focused on open source, security, DevOps, cloud native technologies, and more.
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 from his work with Bell Laboratories, Digital Equipment Corporation, VA Linux Systems, and numerous other technology pioneers. He continues to advocate for environmentally friendly computing in emerging markets through Project Cauã.
SCALE 23x features an impressive lineup of speakers from organizations including the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), Meta Platforms, County of Los Angeles, and Purdue University, alongside workshops, community activities, and specialized tracks.
Whether you’re a developer, system administrator, security professional, or open source enthusiast, SCALE offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, share, and connect with the North American open source community.
Join us in Pasadena!

Event website:

https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x

Full schedule and speakers:

https://www.socallinuxexpo.org/scale/23x/speakers

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to support the FOSSASIA Summit 2026
2026-03-08 08:00 - 2026-03-10 17:00 | Bangkok, Thailand True Digital Park West, True Digital Park West, Bangkok, Thailand
March 8-10, 2026
Bangkok, Thailand
True Digital Park West

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to support the FOSSASIA Summit 2026 as a Community Day Supporter.
Since 2009, the FOSSASIA Summit has grown into one of Asia’s leading platforms for open source collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange. The 2026 hybrid edition brings together 5,000+ participants, including developers, educators, businesses, and community leaders from across the globe.
Community Day — March 8 (Free) takes place ahead of the main summit, focusing on Open Source 101 and modern software development toolkits, with hands-on workshops and project collaboration for those starting or deepening their open source journey.
LPI’s own Kenji Ito will be presenting at Community Day on March 8. Join his session to learn more about LPI certifications and open source skills development.
The main summit runs on March 9-10, showcasing the latest in open technologies across AI, cloud, security, databases, and more.
As a Community Day Supporter, LPI is offering a community discount on LPI certification exams. Visit us at our booth to find out more!

Event website:

https://eventyay.com/e/88882f3e

Full summit information:

https://summit.fossasia.org

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 at Talent Land Mexico 2026
2026-04-07 08:00 - 2026-04-09 17:00 | Expo Santa Fe, Mexico City, Mexico
April 7-9, 2026
Mexico City, Mexico
Expo Santa Fe

Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is pleased to participate in Talent Land Mexico 2026, one of Latin America’s largest technology and innovation events for students and young professionals.
For the first time in its history, Talent Land moves to Mexico City, bringing together over 30,000 attendees across themed “lands” covering cybersecurity, development, gaming, health tech, robotics, and entrepreneurship.
LPI will have a booth presence throughout the event. Juan Ibarra will present “Be a Linux Professional!” on April 7 at 15:00 (CDMX local time) at the Developer Land Stage.
The session explores how to turn an interest in Linux and open source into a professional advantage through LPI’s certification pathway. Topics include choosing the right certification route based on experience level, building an employable profile with globally recognized credentials, and understanding career opportunities in companies, the public sector, and international markets.
LPI will offer discount coupons to community members and students attending the event.
Visit the LPI booth to:

Meet LPI representatives in person
Learn about LPI partner programs for educational institutions
Explore partnership opportunities for open source service providers
Get details on certification pathways and discount offers

Whether you’re a student, young professional, or community member, stop by and say hello!

Event website:

https://talent-land.mx/

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 Bronze Sponsor of LinuxFest Northwest (LFNW) 2026
2026-04-24 08:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00
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/
