The Open Compute Project (OCP) is revolutionizing the way the industry thinks about data center technology worldwide. With an emphasis on sharing hyperscaler data center designs and best practices, OCP brings at-scale innovations to all, spanning technology domains from the data center to the edge, and the technology stack from silicon, to systems, to site facilities and services.
OCP’s community-driven innovations use open standards to build a scalable, efficient and sustainable ecosystem where industry players collaborate within a safe framework, shaping the future of data center infrastructure. With the ever growing demands impacting the data center industry, there’s no better time than now to collaborate with the OCP Community.
Here are a few ways to get involved:
Participate in the Discussion
Join a Project Call. This is the first step to becoming involved with the OCP Community. Open to all, OCP encourages industry professionals to join calls of OCP Projects that are of interest to you and your team. By listening and sharing your insights, you become a vital part of the greater OCP Community! View the Project Calendar at the bottom of each project page on the OCP website for details to join. Please note that these meetings are highly technical in nature and focus on solving common industry challenges.
Subscribe to a Mailing List. Unable to join a project call due to timezone or work constraints? All project calls are recorded, so you can stay informed of activity within the project workstreams. On each project page, you can also subscribe to the mailing list for that project or sub-project to
Have a new topic for the group to discuss? Take the opportunity to introduce yourself and your ideas to join the conversation. Reach out to the listed project leaders or OCP staff to get started!
Become a Member
Ready to take your participation to the next level? Become an official member of the OCP. OCP Membership offers a variety of benefits:
OCP members are able to make contributions to the OCP Community, including products, services and facility certifications
Influence the future direction of the OCP Foundation by becoming a Volunteer Leader
Receive discounts on Summit event sponsorship costs
Gain access to exclusive media/analyst events
And much more.
View the various membership levels here. If you have questions about OCP membership, please reach out to [email protected]. We’d be happy to chat!
However, Membership is not required to participate in the OCP Community – the workstreams, attendance at events and sponsorships do not require membership,
Contribute to a Scalable Future
Become an author of an OCP contribution. OCP’s international Community drives collaborative, standards-driven architectures via open-source contributions of specifications, design packages, software, firmware, whitepapers, best practice documents, and so much more.
Open exclusively to OCP members to participate, these contributions are published on the OCP Contribution Database for the world to utilize.
Reach out to a relevant OCP Project leader and become a part of community-driven innovation the OCP is known for worldwide. Position yourself and your organization as subject matter experts in your respective fields.
Learn more about the OCP contribution process by viewing this video or by contacting [email protected].
Market OCP Recognized Products
Are you a vendor manufacturing products based on any form of OCP contribution? If so, your products may be eligible to be formally recognized by the OCP Foundation as OCP Inspired™ or OCP Accepted™ products, and listed on the OCP Marketplace as a part of the Solution Provider Program
Watch this video to learn more
Interested in building your brand in the OCP Community? Watch this presentation, or download the slides here
Contact [email protected] to find out how to become an OCP Solution Provider and list your products today.
Get Educated
Dive into the treasure trove of information provided by OCP. From specifications & design blueprints to case studies and our OCP Educational Webinar Program, there is an abundance of information available to you within the OCP Community.
Coming soon! Be on the lookout for new training and education programs to help you stay up-to-date on the latest information in the ever-changing datacenter industry.
Connect with OCP Events
The OCP hosts several events throughout the year, including the OCP Global Summit, the OCP EMEA Summit, along with multiple events in APAC. Attending these events is a great way to connect with industry leaders, network, and learn from others’ experiences.
Sponsorship is a great way to build your brand, and connect with other vendors and prospective buyers. There are sponsor and exhibit opportunities at most OCP events – check the Sponsorship section of each event page
In 2025, the OCP is seeking to hold numerous in-person and virtual workshops focused on individual projects to allow for intensive and timely collaboration from the industry.
Interested in hosting a workshop? Reach out to relevant project leadership or contact [email protected].
Check out what you’ve missed from recent OCP events here
OCP also participates in many third party leading industry events worldwide. Check out all the upcoming events here
Getting involved with the Open Compute Project is a rewarding journey that not only enriches your professional capabilities but also contributes to the wider technology ecosystem. By understanding the mission, connecting with members, and actively participating, you can play a part in shaping the future of data center technology.
Are you ready to dive into the OCP? Visit the Open Compute Project website to learn more! Make sure you sign up for the mailing list here. And check out our Blog section to keep up with the latest news and announcements. Or subscribe to the OCP Podcast, for deeper dives into the latest innovations. Have questions or need help getting started? Contact Alicia Schap, OCP Community Operations Specialist, to start connecting with the OCP Community today.