OSFC 2026 Event Information
About OSFC
The Open Source Firmware Conference (OSFC) is the leading event for open-source firmware, low-level engineering and platform security. Since 2018, OSFC has connected the global firmware community to exchange knowledge, share innovation and build lasting collaborations.
Our mission is simple:
Connecting the people building the foundation of modern computing.
OSFC brings together engineers, security researchers and technical leaders who share insights, real-world experience and ideas shaping the future of open firmware and open hardware.
Who attends OSFC?
OSFC brings together professionals from across the firmware ecosystem, including engineers, platform architects, security researchers, silicon vendors and technical decision-makers.
OSFC 2026 – the key facts
📅 Date: September 15–17, 2026
📍 Location: Amsterdam, The Netherlands
🏛 Venue: Pakhuis de Zwijger
🎟 Tickets: Early Bird sales start April 1, 2026 (Ticketshop)
The Dates
Ticket Sales
→ Get your OSFC 2026 ticket here: tickets.osfc.io
Early Bird ticket sales start on April 13, 2026 and run until June 15, 2026.
Regular ticket sales begin on June 16, 2026 and continue until September 15, 2026.
Call for Proposals (CfP)
The Call for Proposals opens on April 13, 2026.
The submission deadline is June 22, 2026.
Scholarship Program
Scholarship applications open on April 17, 2026.
The application deadline is July 1, 2026.
Conference Dates
OSFC 2026 will take place from September 15 to 17, 2026.
We may occasionally adjust timelines as the event approaches. All important updates will be communicated via:
We recommend subscribing to stay up to date on announcements, program updates and ticket availability.
Travel Information
Amsterdam is easy to reach via international rail, Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) and European bus connections. The venue is well connected by public transport.
Conference Location
Pakhuis de Zwijger – Piet Heinkade 179 1019 HC Amsterdam Netherlands
Conference Date
September 15-17, 2026
HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS:
- The Hoxton, Lloyd Amsterdam Use the code PAKHUIS when booking directly through our site to redeem the 15% discount: https://thehoxton.com/amsterdam/lloyd/
→ About the Hoxton lloyd: Just a short walk from Pakhuis de Zwijger, The Hoxton Lloyd is your best bet for an easygoing base while in Amsterdam. Set in the former HQ of the Royal Lloyd Shipping Company, it’s big on character, with bold design and all the Hox perks; think flexy check-in and check-out, free bikes to roam the city, and Hox Shop goodies to take a little piece home. If you feel like keeping the night going post-event, swing by Breman Brasserie for a delicious bite and a nightcap (or two).
Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre: Get a 15% dynamic discount under this link: https://businesstravel.accor.com/en/booking/advanced-search.html?identification.reserverType=SC&identification.reserverId=SCP4230391&identification.reserverContract=EL241DE433 Through this link, you can directly make a reservation at Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre with the discounted rate.
There are two codes required to activate the rate:
- Business client with contract: SCP4230391
- Access code: EL241DE433
When searching for availability on the website, please select “Special Rates”, then enter the Business client with contract under “Professional travellers” and the access code in the designated field.
→ About Mövenpick Amsterdam City Centre: Experience modern comfort, warm hospitality and breathtaking views of both the city skyline and the IJ river at Mövenpick Hotel Amsterdam City Centre. Ideally located in the heart of Amsterdam, the inviting 4-star hotel is within easy reach of everything the city has to offer.
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AIRPORTS CLOSE BY → Schiphol Amsterdam Airport
TRAINSTATION CLOSE BY → Amsterdam Centraal
Visa Support
If you require a visa invitation letter, our crew is happy to support you. Just drop us a mail!
More than a conference
OSFC is more than an event. It’s a community of engineers building the open foundations of modern infrastructure.
Join the people moving open firmware forward.
We look forward to welcoming you to OSFC 2026 in Amsterdam.
– The OSFC Team