Linux Professional Institute (LPI) Sponsors Software Freedom Day 2025
Let’s make Software Freedom Day 2025 the most impactful yet. Join us in shaping the future of open technology: locally and globally.
- Date: September 20, 2025
- Format: Worldwide, local events and online activities
- Language: Multilingual (localised per event)
About the Event
Software 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.
LPI is Proud to Be a Sponsor
After years of collaboration and support, Linux Professional Institute (LPI) has expanded its commitment from media partner to official sponsor of SFD25. We support the initiative not only with visibility and awareness, but also by contributing to swag pack distribution and broader outreach efforts.
Join the Movement
- Attend or Organise: Join a local event or set up your own. Register it at digitalfreedoms.org.
- Volunteer: Help with talks, workshops, logistics, or social media buzz.
- Support: Whether with time, money, or simply spreading the word, your support makes a difference. Learn more.
In a Nutshell
- Freedom: SFD promotes software freedom, privacy, and user rights.
- Careers: It highlights valuable skills and shows the real-world impact of FOSS.
- Community: It builds bridges between newcomers and seasoned professionals.
Art Challenge – Join Now!
Submit your creative entry for the SFD mascot design. Winners receive prizes from Huion. Read more.
More Information
- Browse Events
- Add Your Event
- SFD Blog
- Social: #SFD25 #SFD
Let’s make Software Freedom Day 2025 the most impactful yet. Join us in shaping the future of open technology — locally and globally.
Software Freedom Day: The Beginnings
Let’s hear directly from Software Freedom Day itself, as we amplify their vision and message to inspire action worldwide.
Software 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.
Started by Matt Oquist in the early 2000s it rapidly grew into an worldwide community effort. In this video Matt talks about how he originated the idea and how he and his friends made it happen.
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