Speaker Resources
- The Call for Proposals for the 2026 OCP Global Summit and Future Technologies Symposium are now closed.
Speaker questions? Contact [email protected]
Speaker Deadlines
| OCP Global Summit Breakout Sessions | OCP Future Technologies Symposium | |
| May 13 | Call for Presentations – Opens Submit an Abstract. | Call for Papers – Opens Submit a Two Page IEEE Format Paper. |
| June 15 | Call for Presentations – CLOSES | Call for Papers – CLOSES |
| Week of July 13 | Submitters/Speakers Notified | Submitters/Authors Notified |
| August 24 | Draft Presentations Due Format: Powerpoint Slides | Draft Poster and/or Presentation Due (Will be notified regarding which one applies to you) |
| August 25 – September 11 | Review Period | Review Period |
| Week of Sept 14 | Feedback Provided to Speakers | Feedback Provided to Speakers |
| September 14 | N/A | Final Poster Due |
| September 28 | Final Slides Due | Final Slides Due |
| LIVE EVENT DATES | OCP Global Summit October 12-15 San Jose Convention Center | Future Technologies Symposium October 14 San Jose Convention Center |
Breakout Sessions
The OCP Global Summit will take place over four days from October 12-15, 2026. The Summit is intended to showcase (1) the work of the OCP Community that takes place in OCP Projects, highlight impact of OCP Projects in the market through deployments of OCP recognized equipment, (2) influence of OCP community through adoption of standardizations developed within the OCP Community, (3) and put a spotlight on new innovations that can significantly impact the market in the next product generation.
The Summit will be packed with Keynotes, Breakout Sessions, Exhibits, sponsored Executive and Expo Hall Sessions, OCP Innovation Village with interactive demo stations and lightning sessions, and co-located workshops
Breakout Sessions include:
- OCP Project sessions which are technical deep dives to allow for collaboration and intense discussions on current OCP Project activities and new products.
- Special Focus Sessions often curated by a special program committee on topics or new innovations that are relevant to OCP from adjacent communities
- OCP Foundation curated topics.
The content and mix for the OCP Global Summit Breakout Sessions will depend on the response to the Call for Proposals and the demand from our Community.
Please note: the 2026 OCP Global Summit is an in-person event only. Live streaming or remote presentation is not supported for this event.
OCP Presentation Criteria
Breakout Sessions
- Must discuss work done collaboratively within OCP Projects
- Must discuss work done in the OCP Community, not proprietary or containing confidential information
- Should report on engineering or scientific results, must not be commercial
- Must be prepared to meet submission deadlines outlined below
In Summary, work done by an individual organization outside of the OCP Community that is proprietary, is not appropriate for presentation in an OCP Breakout Session and will most likely be rejected.
If you would like to read more about how to increase your chances of having your submission accepted, read this blog!
Special Focus Sessions
- Preference is given to OCP Community aligned, collaborative, novel and aspirational ideas
- Should report on engineering or scientific results, must not be commercial
- Must not contain confidential information
- Must be prepared to meet submission deadlines outlined below
OCP Future Technologies Symposium
Are you a speaker for the FTS? Click here for more information.
Please note: Acceptance of a proposal abstract does not guarantee a speaking engagement of any sort. The OCP Foundation and Project Leadership will review qualified presentations and selections will be determined by content and relevance. The OCP Foundation may accept or reject any presentation in its sole discretion at any time for any reason. OCP will treat all information you provide in accordance with our privacy policy. Content should not be commercial in nature and should not be proprietary or contain confidential information. By submitting this abstract you are agreeing to the OCP event terms and conditions.
If you have any questions regarding the Call for Presentations and/or Abstracts for the 2026 OCP Global Summit or the Future Technologies Symposium, please contact Kate Hendle, Manager of Events or Jonae Powers, Event Coordinator.
