To ensure efficient financial processing and consistent registration management, the following policy governs all invoice requests for event registrations.
Before requesting an invoice, please note that it is faster, more efficient, and preferred to register and pay directly through our official registration platform, Cvent. Cvent offers self-service credit card payment, flexible ticket substitutions, transfers, and cancellations when things change, and group registration options.
If you're looking to pay for a group using a single credit card but would like the group members to register individually on their own, please contact the Registration Team at registration@linuxfoundation.org to assist with setting up this payment option. This payment option does not require an official invoice request.
Invoice requests will only be accepted for registration transactions totaling $5,000 USD or more (excluding taxes/VAT). We’re unable to issue invoices for smaller amounts.
All invoice requests must be submitted no later than six (6) weeks prior to the event start date.
Requests received after this deadline will not be processed.
Once an invoice has been submitted via the request form for processing, edits to the invoice are not permitted.
All issued invoices must be paid in full at least seven (7) business days prior to the event. If payment is not received by this deadline, registration must be completed using a credit card via the official registration platform, Cvent.
For invoice-based registrations, registration codes will be provided only after full payment has been received and confirmed. Codes will not be distributed in advance of payment.
Invoice request refunds must adhere to the event’s refund policy listed in the event’s registration form.
This policy is set by the Finance Department and applies to all registrants. Exceptions are not permitted. For questions or support with group registration logistics, please contact the Registration Team at registration@linuxfoundation.org