BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Linux Professional Institute (LPI) - ECPv6.18.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.lpi.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Linux Professional Institute (LPI) REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Toronto BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Rome BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260420T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260525T170000 DTSTAMP:20260513T090425Z CREATED:20260513T090425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260513T090425Z UID:10000031-1776672000-1779728400@www.lpi.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/design-xr-26.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20260730T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20260730T130000 DTSTAMP:20260715T130155Z CREATED:20260708T085136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T130155Z UID:10000038-1785409200-1785416400@www.lpi.org 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.lpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ODSI-26.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260920 DTSTAMP:20260831T081614Z CREATED:20260827T084646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T081614Z UID:10000047-1789776000-1789862399@www.lpi.org 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 Africa,Event in Oceania,LPI Media Partnership Support,Other events,Event in Europe,Event in Asia,Event in North America,Event in Latin America ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/webp:https://www.lpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/software-freedom-day_SFD25-LPI.png1_.webp END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261113T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20261114T170000 DTSTAMP:20261009T012652Z CREATED:20261009T012818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T012652Z UID:10000070-1794556800-1794675600@www.lpi.org SUMMARY:SFSCON 2026: Take LPI Exams for Free\, Supported by NOI Techpark DESCRIPTION:Linux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to participate in SFSCON 2026\, one of Europe’s most established annual conferences on free software\, taking place November 13–14 in Bolzano\, Italy. \nLPI will hold paper-based exams during the conference at NOI Techpark. With the support of NOI Techpark\, the exams can be taken free of charge. All candidates must register in advance. \nSeats are limited and available on a first-come\, first-served basis. \nPBT Exam Sessions at SFSCON 2026 \nTwo paper-based exam sessions will take place in the Auditorium (A2) at NOI Techpark on November 13. Each session is limited to 55 seats\, providing 110 exam seats in total. Details about the exam times will be announced later. \nConference and exam registration are separate. A free SFSCON ticket gives attendees access to the conference\, while an exam seat must be booked separately. Conference registration is open through the SFSCON ticket portal. \nExam registration is now open\, and the registration link is provided below. \nCandidates can take the following LPI exams: \n\nLinux Essentials\, Web Development Essentials\, Security Essentials\, and Open Source Essentials.\nProfessional-level certification exams (LPIC-1\, LPIC-2\, LPIC-3\, DevOps Tools Engineer\, BSD Specialist)\n\nTalk: Linux in Schools and Universities \nWerner Fischer\, Transfer Manager at Thomas-Krenn.AG and a member of the LPI Board of Directors\, will give a talk on how schools and universities can integrate Linux into their curricula. \nMore talks from the Education track are available on the SFSCON 2026 program page. \nAbout SFSCON \nSFSCON\, the South Tyrol Free Software Conference\, is an international event that brings together developers\, decision-makers\, public administrations\, companies\, and digital innovators from Europe and beyond. Held annually in Bolzano\, South Tyrol\, the conference focuses on software freedom\, innovation\, digital sovereignty\, and sustainable development. \nSFSCON was founded in 2001 on the initiative of the Linux User Group Bozen-Bolzano-Bulsan (LUGBZ). Since 2005\, it has been organized and promoted by NOI Techpark\, South Tyrol’s innovation and research district. The conference welcomes more than 1\,000 attendees each year. \n \nAbout NOI Techpark \nNOI Techpark is South Tyrol’s innovation district\, where companies\, research institutes\, and the university work together on sustainable development. Operated by the public company NOI Spa\, it is located in Bolzano on the site of a former aluminum factory\, with a second campus in Brunico. \nIts work covers four technology areas: Green\, including energy systems\, sustainable buildings\, and water technologies; Food and Health; Digital\, including IoT\, the Open Data Hub\, and artificial intelligence; and Automation\, covering manufacturing\, mobility\, and agri-automation. \n  \n\n\n \n \n PBT Event Registration - SFSCON 2026\n \n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n Enter Email\n \n \n \n Confirm Email\n \n \n \n LPI ID(Required)Exam(Required)English - Linux EssentialsEnglish - Linux Essentials 2.0 BetaEnglish - Security EssentialsEnglish - Web Development EssentialsEnglish - Open Source EssentialsEnglish - LPIC-1: 101English - LPIC-1: 102English - LPIC-2: 201English - LPIC-2: 202English - LPIC-3: 300 Mixed EnvironmentsEnglish - LPIC-3: 303 SecurityEnglish - LPIC-3: 305 Virtualization and ContainerizationEnglish - LPIC-3: 306 High Availability and Storage ClustersEnglish - DevOps Tools EngineerEnglish - BSD SpecialistGerman - Linux EssentialsGerman - Linux Essentials 2.0 BetaGerman - Security EssentialsGerman - Web Development EssentialsGerman - LPIC-1: 101German - LPIC-1: 102German - LPIC-2: 201German - LPIC-2: 202Let the event organizer know if you have any questions or commentPrivacy Consent(Required) I agree that the information submitted to the Linux Professional Institute is subject to the Privacy Policy.(Required)Please confirm:(Required) I understand that registration does not guarantee an exam seat. Event organizers will confirm your seat and provide exam details.CAPTCHA\n Submit URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/sfscon-26/ LOCATION:NOI Techpark\, Via Alessandro Volta 13/A\, Bolzano\, 39100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Events where you can meet LPI,Other events,Event in Europe,LPI Media Partnership Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/article-event-sfscon.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261114 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261123 DTSTAMP:20261008T190708Z CREATED:20261008T034954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20261008T190708Z UID:10000071-1794614400-1795391999@www.lpi.org SUMMARY:LPI Media Partner of EOCON 2026 and EyesOpenCTF 2026 DESCRIPTION:November 14-22\, 2026\nHotel ONOMO\, Douala\, Cameroon\, and online\n\nLinux Professional Institute (LPI) is proud to be Media Partner of EOCON 2026\, the 7th edition of the international convention dedicated to cybersecurity\, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies\, and of EyesOpenCTF 2026\, the free 48-hour international cybersecurity competition at its heart. \nOne Week\, Three Moments\nEOCON 2026 is bilingual\, in French and English\, and hybrid by design. The program runs across one week: \n\nNovember 14: the on-site conference at Hotel ONOMO in Douala\, with keynotes\, talks\, panels\, workshops and networking\nNovember 16-19: live online sessions in French and English\, open to participants anywhere\, with attendance counting toward the event certificate and CPE credits\nNovember 20-22: EyesOpenCTF 2026\, 48 hours of online competition\n\nAccess is free through the EOCON Community Pass\, and EyesOpenCTF is free to enter. \n20% Discount on LPI Certifications\nEOCON 2026 and EyesOpenCTF 2026 participants receive a 20% discount on one LPI certification exam. The discount is shared with participants by the organizers. \nFor a community built on practical skills\, it is a natural next step: a week of hands-on security work\, followed by a globally recognized\, vendor-neutral credential that proves it. \nEyesOpenCTF 2026\nLaunched as Central Africa’s first cybersecurity competition\, EyesOpenCTF is today the region’s largest open-access cybersecurity competition. From November 20 to 22\, participants compete online across more than 40 challenges in 8 disciplines: Web Security\, Binary Exploitation\, Digital Forensics\, Cryptography\, Log Analysis\, AI Security\, Reverse Engineering and OSINT. Around 500 competitors are expected\, from beginners to advanced practitioners. \nFocus and Audience\nThe 2026 program focuses on practical cybersecurity\, AI\, emerging threats\, infrastructure\, AppSec\, digital forensics\, cloud\, resilience\, talent development and the future of Africa’s digital ecosystem. EOCON expects around 200 participants on site in Douala and 1\,000 online. \nThe audience brings together cybersecurity professionals\, SOC analysts\, pentesters\, developers\, cloud and infrastructure practitioners\, students\, researchers\, executives\, employers and international technical communities. \nLPI as Media Partner\nLinux and open source run through every discipline of a modern CTF\, from exploitation and forensics to log analysis and reverse engineering. That is why EOCON and EyesOpenCTF speak directly to the LPI community\, and why LPI supports them: practical security skills\, open access\, and a strong connection between Africa and the global cybersecurity ecosystem. \nAbout EOCON\nEOCON is a bilingual\, hybrid international convention connecting cybersecurity professionals\, technology companies\, decision-makers\, students and technical communities around cybersecurity\, artificial intelligence and emerging technologies. It is organized by the EyesOpen Security Association and Services ExamBoot\, under the motto “Where Africa secures the future.” \nLinks\n\nEvent website: EOCON 2026\nFree registration: EOCON 2026 registration\nProgram: the EOCON 2026 program\nLPI certifications: the LPI certification catalog URL:https://www.lpi.org/event/eocon-26/ CATEGORIES:Other events,Event in Africa,Webinar,LPI Media Partnership Support ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.lpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/article-event-alleyesopenjpg.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR