How much does it cost?
The 2018 costs and schedule will be on the Attend page.
When does registration open?
Registration will open in mid 2018. See our Attend page for registration details.
When does registration end?
At the latest, registration may end on the night before the conference opens. However, we have a maximum capacity and registration closes as soon as we reach that capacity. Typically this happens prior to the closing day, hence registering earlier rather than later is advisable.
Is there a discounted rate?
Yes, for anyone not currently employed in the Linux or Linux-related industries (including Students). If you have questions or wish to apply for a discount code, please contact us.
Can I get a travel sponsorship?
Our travel budget is extremely limited. If you require a travel sponsorship please submit a request to the Linux Foundation Community Developer Travel Fund. Priority for travel sponsorship will be given to speakers and microconference runners. Note that travel reimbursement will only cover your airline ticket and your accommodations. We will not reimburse other expenses such as, for instance, taxis and meals.
Where can I find information about the hotel, travel, and activities?
Refer to the Registration and Travel page for information.
Do I need a visa to get into Canada?
Citizens of all countries except the USA need a visa to enter the Canada. Citizens of certain countries may be eligible for an electronic visa, which costs CAD7.00 and is valid for up to five years but which can take “several days” to process according to the website. Otherwise, you will be required to have a visa issued by the Canadian Embassy or High Commission in your country of residence.
How do I get an official invitation to the conference for my visa application?
After you register, please fill in this form to obtain a Visa letter. It is important that you register first and then request a visa letter. You must select “Linux Plumbers Conference 2018″ in the pull down menu.
How do I submit a microconference proposal?
See our Call for Proposals page for instructions on suggesting Microconference topics and submitting proposals. Please note that a successful microconference requires buy-in and participation from maintainers and other high-profile people active in the area. So, if you submit a microconference proposal, you will also need to encourage others to submit talk proposals relevant to your topic.
The program committee has the final say in choice of microconference topics. Each microconference must have a runner, who will have a final say in what talks are accepted into that microconference.
What is the purpose of the Linux Plumbers Conference?
The Linux Plumbers Conference (LPC) is a developer conference for the open source community. The LPC brings together the top developers working on the “plumbing” of Linux — kernel subsystems, core libraries, windowing systems, etc. — and gives them three days to work together on core design problems. The conference is divided into several working sessions focusing on different “plumbing” topics, as well as a general paper track.
A good topic will cut across community boundaries, and should generate vigorous discussion leading to beneficial change. One excellent example from a past LPC was “From Naught to Sixty in 5 Seconds” back in 2008. This topic involved a sizable fraction of the Linux-related software stack, and required coordinated changes to many components. It set the goal of booting a netbook in five seconds, and within a few months actually achieved a three-second boot. That said, talks describing lessons learned during an already-completed implementation effort are also welcome, as long as they are likely to generate good discussion and to help others avoid similar pitfalls in future implementation efforts.
Do you have an anti-harassment and discrimination policy?
Yes. You can find our policy on the Anti-harassment policy page.