OCP EMEA Summit 2027
Open Compute Project Foundation
At a glance
- Dates
- April 6–8, 2027 · In 5 months
- Where
- Hamburg, Germany
- Format
- in-person
- Primary topic
- Hardware · also Infrastructure, Open Source
- Tickets
- See the official site
- Call for papers
- No deadline on record — see the official site
- Organizer
- Open Compute Project Foundation
- Official link
- Checked on November 15, 2026
Official link last checked: November 15, 2026 · how we verify
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About
The OCP EMEA Summit is the Open Compute Project Foundation's annual European conference, bringing the open data center hardware community together on the eastern side of the Atlantic. The 2027 edition is announced for 6 to 8 April 2027 in Hamburg, Germany, and expands to three days for the first time as the regional event grows. The agenda mirrors the themes of the Global Summit with a European focus: open server, rack and storage designs, AI infrastructure and liquid cooling, power efficiency, heat reuse and the sustainability regulations shaping data centers in the European Union. Speakers typically come from hyperscale operators, European colocation and telecom providers, silicon vendors and research institutions, presenting engineering sessions alongside an exhibition of open hardware. Attendees gain a regional view of how open compute designs are deployed under European energy prices and regulatory constraints, plus access to the OCP working groups driving those specifications. For infrastructure engineers and data center operators in Europe, the EMEA Summit is the key open hardware event of the year.
FAQ — OCP EMEA Summit 2027
When and where does OCP EMEA Summit 2027 take place?+
OCP EMEA Summit 2027 takes place April 6–8, 2027 in Hamburg, Germany.
Is OCP EMEA Summit 2027 in-person or online?+
OCP EMEA Summit 2027 is an in-person event.
Who organizes OCP EMEA Summit 2027?+
OCP EMEA Summit 2027 is organized by Open Compute Project Foundation.
How do I register for OCP EMEA Summit 2027?+
Registration and tickets are handled on the official website, opencompute.org. conventions.io links only to the organizer's own domain, last checked November 15, 2026.
What topics does OCP EMEA Summit 2027 cover?+
OCP EMEA Summit 2027 covers Hardware, Infrastructure, Open Source. The OCP EMEA Summit is the Open Compute Project Foundation's annual European conference, bringing the open data center hardware community together on the eastern side of the Atlantic.
How many days is OCP EMEA Summit 2027?+
OCP EMEA Summit 2027 runs for 3 days, April 6–8, 2027.
Travel questions? See Good to know in the travel guide below.
Planning your trip to Hamburg
Contains sponsored linksThe OCP EMEA Summit brings the open data center hardware community to Hamburg from 6 to 8 April 2027. Early April in the Hanseatic port city means fresh 8–14°C days, blossoming trees along the Alster lakes and the start of the outdoor café season — pack a windproof jacket, as the maritime weather changes quickly. Hamburg's compact center, efficient U-Bahn and harbor setting make it an easy city to work in for three summit days.
Getting there & around
Hamburg Airport (HAM) is 8 km north of the center; the S-Bahn S1 runs from the terminal to the Hauptbahnhof in about 25 minutes. Hamburg is also a major rail hub, with fast ICE connections from Berlin (under two hours) and Copenhagen via the new Fehmarnbelt corridor. Within the city, a single HVV day ticket covers U-Bahn, S-Bahn, buses and the harbor ferries.
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Staying connected
German networks give solid 5G across Hamburg, and EU travelers roam free, but visitors from outside the EU should sort data before landing. An eSIM activated on arrival keeps you online from the airport S-Bahn onward. Set up an eSIM with Airalo before you board and you're online the moment you land.
After the sessions
Speicherstadt and HafenCity. The world's largest historic warehouse district, all red brick and canals, borders the brand-new HafenCity quarter — a striking study in infrastructure old and new that suits a data center crowd. Walk it in the evening when the warehouses are floodlit; allow 60–90 minutes for a loop from Baumwall station.
Elbphilharmonie Plaza. The viewing platform wrapped around Hamburg's concert hall sits 37 meters above the Elbe and gives a panoramic sweep of the port, Europe's third largest. Plaza tickets are inexpensive and bookable for a fixed time slot — go near sunset after sessions end. The curved escalator ride up is an experience in itself. Tickets on Tiqets →
Miniatur Wunderland. The world's largest model railway fills a Speicherstadt warehouse with obsessively detailed miniature airports, cities and automation — engineering tourism at its purest, and consistently Hamburg's top-rated attraction. Evening slots are quietest on weekdays; book a timed entry ahead and allow two hours. Tickets on Tiqets →
Harbor ferry line 62. Ride the public HVV ferry from Landungsbrücken past the container terminals and dry docks to Finkenwerder — a 25-minute harbor cruise that costs no more than a bus ticket. In April the open rear deck is bracing but worth it for the crane-lined skyline. Covered by any HVV day pass.
Good to know
How do I get from Hamburg Airport to the city center?
The S-Bahn S1 leaves directly from the airport terminal and reaches the Hauptbahnhof in about 25 minutes. Taxis take 20–30 minutes depending on traffic.
What is Hamburg weather like in early April?
Cool and brisk: highs around 11–14°C, lows near 4°C, with a mix of sun, showers and wind off the Elbe. A warm layer and a rainproof jacket cover all conditions.
Is English widely spoken in Hamburg?
Yes. Hamburg is an international port and trade city, and English is standard in hotels, restaurants and at tech events; no German is needed for a conference visit.
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