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SUMMARY:DesignXR Hackathon 2026: LPI Media Partner for Global AI/XR Event
DESCRIPTION:April 20 – May 25\, 2026\nVirtual (global)\n\nLinux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to serve as Media Partner for DesignXR Hackathon 2026\, a global virtual hackathon reimagining learning and problem-solving through the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR). \nOrganized by iTSikhwal\, DesignXR Hackathon 2026 brings together students\, developers\, designers\, and innovators from around the world to build immersive\, impactful solutions using cutting-edge open technologies. Participants collaborate across teams\, receive mentorship from industry experts\, and present their projects to a panel of judges. \n20% Discount on LPI Certifications \nDesignXR Hackathon 2026 participants receive a 20% discount on LPI certification exams. This exclusive offer allows developers and students to validate their Linux and open source skills with globally recognized credentials. \nHackathon Focus and Audience \nDesignXR Hackathon 2026 targets a diverse global community of approximately 250+ participants\, including IT professionals\, students\, educators\, designers\, and business innovators. The event explores the intersection of AI and XR technologies with open-source development practices\, encouraging participants to build scalable\, accessible\, and impactful solutions. \nLPI as Media Partner \nAs Media Partner\, LPI supports DesignXR Hackathon 2026 through dedicated online coverage and social media promotion across its global channels. This partnership reflects LPI’s commitment to open source education and its mission to connect the next generation of developers and innovators with the Linux and open source ecosystem. \nAbout iTSikhwal \niTSikhwal is a technology-driven company focused on building innovative digital solutions\, immersive experiences\, and community-driven initiatives in emerging technologies such as XR\, AI\, and interactive learning. The company actively works on projects related to education\, virtual experiences\, digital innovation\, and developer communities. \nAs the organizing team behind DesignXR Hackathon 2026\, iTSikhwal brings together mentors\, judges\, creators\, educators\, industry experts\, and community partners to deliver a globally accessible virtual event focused on technology\, creativity\, collaboration\, and open innovation. Through its initiatives\, iTSikhwal aims to empower students\, developers\, designers\, and innovators by creating opportunities for learning\, experimentation\, and real-world problem solving. \n\nEvent website:\n\nhttps://designxr.itsikhwal.com/
URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/designxr-26/
LOCATION:Global\, Online
CATEGORIES:Other events
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SUMMARY:ODSI Launch Showcase : Digital Sovereignty in Africa
DESCRIPTION:July 30\, 2026\nVirtual event (global)\n\nLinux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to support the ODSI Launch Showcase\, the inaugural event of the Open Digital Sovereignty Initiative (ODSI). \nODSI exists to make Africa’s open source ecosystem visible\, to itself and to the world\, and to put African voices in the room where digital policy is shaped. The Launch Showcase brings together builders\, maintainers\, and advocates from across the continent and the global community to mark that beginning. \nLPI at the ODSI Launch Showcase \nLPI will be represented by Sonia Ben Othman\, who joins the event as a speaker. Her participation reflects LPI’s ongoing commitment to supporting open source communities\, education\, and certification pathways across Africa. \nWhy Africa Matters for Open Source \nAfrica is home to one of the fastest-growing developer communities in the world\, with a young population increasingly building on and contributing to open source technologies. Open source offers African institutions\, governments\, and businesses a path toward digital sovereignty: technology that can be studied\, adapted\, and maintained locally\, without dependence on any single vendor. \nLPI supports this ecosystem through certification programs\, community initiatives such as Linux Clubs\, partnerships with local training organizations\, and participation in events across the continent. Building visibility for African open source talent\, and connecting it with global opportunities\, sits at the core of LPI’s mission to support the people who work with open source. \nWho Should Attend \nThe half-day virtual showcase welcomes IT professionals\, educators\, students\, business leaders\, government officials\, and open source enthusiasts from Africa and around the world. Attendance is free and open to the global community. \nJoin the conversation and be part of the beginning of ODSI! \n\nEvent website and registration:\n\nhttps://www.odsi.africa/launch
URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/odsi-26/
LOCATION:Global\, Online
CATEGORIES:Other events,Webinar
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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 North America,Event in Latin America,Event in Africa,Event in Oceania,LPI Media Partnership Support,Other events,Event in Europe,Event in Asia
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