OCP Global Summit 2026

About this event

The OCP Global Summit is the flagship event for the Open Compute Project, drawing hyperscale operators, infrastructure engineers, and hardware vendors focused on disaggregated, efficient data center solutions. This isn't your typical enterprise IT conference - it's where Facebook, Microsoft, Google, and other web-scale companies share their latest open-source hardware designs and operational methodologies. The attendee mix is heavily technical, with principal engineers, data center architects, and hardware development teams making up the core audience. Exhibitors range from ODMs like Wiwynn and QCT to component suppliers like Intel, AMD, and NVIDIA, all showcasing OCP-compliant solutions. The real value happens in the hallway conversations and working group sessions where actual collaboration on next-generation server, storage, and networking designs occurs. Unlike vendor-heavy trade shows, OCP Summit focuses on open standards and shared innovation, making it essential for anyone involved in hyperscale infrastructure procurement or design. The technical sessions dive deep into power efficiency, liquid cooling, AI infrastructure, and sustainability initiatives. For BD professionals, this event is critical for understanding where the industry is heading 12-18 months out, as OCP specifications often become de facto standards. The Silicon Valley location attracts West Coast hyperscalers and Asian ODMs, creating unique partnership opportunities. However, the audience is sophisticated and expects genuine technical depth rather than marketing pitches. ROI is high for companies with legitimate open hardware strategies, but traditional enterprise vendors often struggle to find relevant prospects. The networking is unparalleled for infrastructure professionals, with many attendees holding decision-making authority for multi-million dollar deployments. Post-COVID, the event has maintained strong attendance as remote collaboration proved insufficient for the hands-on hardware discussions that define OCP's collaborative model.

Who should attend

Data center architects, principal hardware engineers, and infrastructure procurement managers from hyperscale companies, cloud providers, and large enterprises implementing open compute solutions. Business development professionals from ODMs, component suppliers, and infrastructure software companies should prioritize attendance for strategic partnership development.

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