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🎙️ The conversation continues! Have you caught Episode 24 of the OCP Podcast?

The 2026 OCP Global Summit showcased exciting advances in AI infrastructure—but what do those innovations mean for real-world deployment?

In the latest episode of the Open Compute Project Podcast, Rob Coyle and Matty Bakkeren take a closer look at the engineering challenges, emerging technologies, and operational considerations behind the innovations showcased at Summit.

From cutting-edge hardware to the importance of standardization, this conversation offers valuable perspectives on what's next for open infrastructure.

🎧 Missed the episode? Catch up now: opencompute.org/podcast/

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#OpenCompute #OCPGlobalSummit #AIInfrastructure #OpenInnovation

🌟 OCP Volunteer Leadership Spotlight: Meet Jabari George!

Meet Jabari George Mechanical Engineer & Principal Consultant, and Lead of the Door Heat Exchanger (HX) Sub-Project within OCP’s Cooling Environments.

Jabari has been an active OCP volunteer since 2018, contributing his expertise in advanced thermal management, liquid-cooling architectures, and data center facilities.

🔹 What is your role in the OCP Community?
Jabari focuses on lowering barriers to liquid-cooling adoption by helping develop open specifications, interoperable reference designs, and white papers that support higher rack power densities for next-generation IT.

🔹 Why do you volunteer your time to OCP?
Operating an engineering consultancy out of Trinidad and Tobago, Jabari sees OCP as a vital bridge connecting regional engineering expertise with global hyperscale innovation. He is passionate about advancing sustainable practices and cooling technologies that help the industry align on common architectures as AI workloads evolve.

🔹 What impact has OCP had on you professionally?
Through OCP, Jabari has collaborated with specialists and leaders at some of the world’s most innovative technology companies. What began as a resource for navigating early data center refurbishments in the Oil & Gas industry has evolved into opportunities to lead global data center initiatives.

He continues to be inspired by peers who bring genuine enthusiasm to solving complex challenges in fluid dynamics and heat transfer.

🔹 What are you most excited about right now?
Having witnessed two major industry shifts—the global pandemic and the rapid acceleration of AI—Jabari recognizes that meeting the evolving demands of modern data centers requires innovation across industries.

He is especially excited about how experts from different technical disciplines are coming together through OCP to advance open, interoperable infrastructure.

🔹 Something you may not know about Jabari?
Outside of engineering, Jabari is an avid trail runner, rock climber, and Ironman triathlete! He enjoys exploring unique natural landscapes wherever his international consulting work takes him.

In Jabari's Words:
“We are at the start of a fourth industrial revolution, and the decisions we make about data center infrastructure today will be felt for decades. That is an immense responsibility for engineers, and a privilege. Meeting it takes our best work and a radically open community willing to share insights, standardize interfaces and build interoperable solutions together.”

👏 Thank you, Jabari, for your leadership, expertise, and continued commitment to the OCP Community!

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🎙️ 7 Hidden Gems from the OCP Global Summit — What Did You Miss?

Beyond the keynotes and major announcements, what innovations stood out on the show floor at the 2026 OCP Global Summit?

In Episode 24 of the Open Compute Project Podcast, Rob Coyle and Matty Bakkeren unpack seven observations you may have missed.

From wider racks and 800 VDC architectures to Fujitsu Monaka and the challenges of operational maturity, they explore the technologies and trends shaping the next generation of AI infrastructure.

🎬 Get a sneak peek of the conversation:
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🎧 Watch the full episode: youtube.com/watch?v=AdJb2e…

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🚀 ONE WEEK AWAY! Is your network ready for AI?

Join AMD & Dell’Oro Group for a FREE OCP webinar exploring open, programmable AI networking.

📅 Nov. 10 | 11 AM–12 PM
👉 Register FREE: bit.ly/3Wb2uS7

📣 2027 OCP Global Summit Sponsorship Applications Are NOW OPEN!
Organizations interested in sponsoring are encouraged to review the updated sponsorship opportunities, prospectus, and pricing before submitting their applications.

📅 Applications close Friday, November 20, 2026. Sponsorships are not awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. All applications will be reviewed after the deadline.

🔗 Learn more and apply: opencompute.org/events/ocp-sum…