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The event provides a space for the Greek open source community to share knowledge, discuss open technologies, and connect with others.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LPI has a long-standing connection with the open source community in Greece and works with local organizations on Linux and FOSS education and skills development. LPI actively collaborates with partners including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greeklug.gr\/el\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GreekLUG <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(Greek Association of Free Software \/ Open Source Software Users) and the Open Technologies Alliance (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/gfoss.eu\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">GFOSS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2025, LPI and GFOSS signed a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lpi.org\/articles\/lpi-and-gfoss-partner-on-open-source-in-greece\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> on preparing learners in Greece for open source careers through integrated curriculum and certification programs in Linux and FOSS. The partnership is creating opportunities for learners to develop practical skills and earn internationally recognized certifications.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/savvas-adamtziloglou\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Savvas Adamtziloglou<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from GreekLUG will also be at FOSSCOMM 2026.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Attendees can learn more about LPI certifications and opportunities to develop their Linux and open source skills. 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