LPI Partners Connect and Share Ideas in Kassel

26 octobre 2026 - By Björn Schönewald

Fresh ideas, valuable insights, and plenty of opportunities to connect: That’s what the LPI Partner Conference in Kassel, Germany, was all about. Held on October 20, 2026, as part of the EATO Partner Meeting, the two-hour event brought together LPI partners both on-site and online. Organized by OSC Open Source Certification GmbH in cooperation with Linux Professional Institute (LPI), the conference offered a great opportunity to catch up, exchange experiences, and explore new perspectives.

The meeting kicked off with updates on LPI’s latest releases and an overview of marketing opportunities available to partners. A key part of the event was a presentation by Rafael Peregrino da Silva, Senior Manager, Global Partner Ecosystem Growth & Sales Enablement at LPI, about the growing demand for digital sovereignty in Europe and the market opportunities it creates for Linux and open source training and education.

But it wasn’t just about sharing news. An interactive session gave everyone the chance to exchange ideas with LPI, discuss training needs, and share their experiences with current market developments. The conversations were lively and inspiring, offering plenty of valuable insights and new perspectives.

The meeting ended with a special moment: Franz Knipp from the University of Applied Sciences Burgenland received the Academic Partner Award 2025 in recognition of his dedication to helping young people develop their Linux skills. Reiner Brandt, Managing Director of OSC Open Source Certification GmbH, presented him with the award on behalf of LPI and recognized his outstanding commitment to Linux and open-source education. In doing so, he makes an important contribution to building the skills that enable digital sovereignty.

A big thank you to OSC for organizing the meeting and to all partners who joined us, shared their ideas, and contributed to such a productive exchange. It’s always great to see what we can achieve when we come together to support Linux and open source education!

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Björn Schönewald

Björn is Marketing Manager at Linux Professional Institute (LPI), where he’s been handling marketing and communications since 2018. With a background in journalism, he focuses on content-driven communication—whether on social media, the website (with a strong eye on SEO), through press channels, or in print. His goal is to provide relevant content that helps and inspires people worldwide across various platforms.

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Linux Professional Institute est une organisation à but non lucratif.

Le Linux Professional Institute (LPI) est la norme mondiale de certification et l’organisation de l’assistance professionnelle destinée aux professionnels du logiciel libre. Avec plus de titulaires de certification 350,000, il s’agit du premier et du plus grand organisme de certification Linux et open source au monde, indépendant des fournisseurs. LPI a des professionnels certifiés dans plus de pays 180, effectue des examens dans plusieurs langues et compte des centaines de partenaires de formation.

Notre mission est de promouvoir l’utilisation de l’open source en soutenant les personnes qui travaillent avec.