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October 19, 2026
Hayes Mansion | San Jose, CA
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Look Who Will be in the Room!
OIN Connect is an exclusive experience where worldwide enterprise executives & leaders shape the future of Open Source, enterprise Intellectual Property strategy and collaborative innovation.
This Is Where IP Meets Open Source — and You’ll Want to Be in the Room.
OIN Connect brings together leaders shaping the future of Open Source and Intellectual Property for a day of timely, candid conversations you won’t find anywhere else. Hear directly from experts as they tackle real-world challenges—from patent risk and protection to enterprise strategy, innovation and the evolving role of Open Source.
With a curated lineup of industry leaders, thought-provoking panels and opportunities for meaningful connections, OIN Connect is designed to give you insights you can take back to your organization — and conversations worth being part of.
OIN Connect is designed for Executives responsible for
- Enterprise Intellectual Property strategy
- Patent Risk
- Open Source Governance
- Engineering Leadership
- Legal Strategy
This event is designed to help answer the question:
“How do we stay innovative while minimizing IP risk in an era of exponential Open Source use?”
Discussions will also directly address:
The shifting Open Source patent landscape & emerging regulatory frameworks
Rising patent exposure that threatens product roadmaps
The increasing complexity of global OSS regulation
The need to align engineering, legal, and business leadership on risk strategy
How to leverage OIN to reduce exposure to $4M–$8M+ patent disputes
How industry leaders are structuring Open Source participation as a competitive advantage
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Event Agenda
8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast, Early Networking & Check-In
Edenvale Foyer, Lower Level
9:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Keith Bergelt, CEO | Open Invention Network
Edenvale, Lower Level
Keith Bergelt
9:10 AM
Keynote: IP World in a Time of Change — OIN’s Launch of the OIN 2.0 License & Sustained Long-term Patent Risk Mitigation
Dave J. Kappos, Partner | Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Edenvale, Lower Level
David Kappos
9:30 AM
Keynote: Open Source Software—Meeting the Legal Challenges of the Past & Realizing Unprecedented Growth
Eben Moglen, President & Executive Director | Software Freedom Law Center
Edenvale, Lower Level
Eben Moglen
9:50 AM
Keynote: Microsoft Really Does Love Linux After All—Moving Beyond the Crossroads
Burton Davis, VP & Deputy General Counsel | Microsoft
Edenvale, Lower Level
Burton Davis
10:10 AM
Break: Coffee & Connect
Edenvale Foyer, Lower Level
10:40 AM
Panel Discussion: Patent Risk Mitigation in Open Source Software—Recalling our History to Understand our Future Path
Moderator: Karen Copenhaver
Former Longstanding Outside Counsel to the Linux Foundation & Partner at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP
Panelists:
– Mike Lee, Senior Director, Head of Patents | Google
– Michael Cunningham, Former General Counsel | Red Hat
– Jeremiah Chan, Senior Director & Associate General Counsel | Meta
– Mike Dolan, SVP of Legal Strategic Programs | The Linux Foundation
Edenvale, Lower Level
Panel 1
11:20 AM
Panel Discussion: Patents & More: Risk Management in Open Source Software Today—Beyond a Monolithic Threat to a New World Order in Addressing Legal Challenges
Moderator: Shane Coughlan
Global Ambassador | Open Invention Network
Panelists:
– Marc Jones, Director, Associate General Counsel: Open Innovation | Cisco
– Dave Platz, Associate General Counsel | Amazon
– Mishi Choudhary, SVP & General Counsel | Virtru
– Justin Colannino, Assistant General Counsel: Open Source/Standards/Open ML | Microsoft
Edenvale, Lower Level
Panel 2
12:00 PM
Lunch: Location TBD
1:30 PM
Keynote: Partnership as Key to the Path to Growth—Enabling Broadscale Adoption of Open Source Software
Jim Zemlin, Executive Director | Linux Foundation
Edenvale, Lower Level
Jim Zemlin
1:50 PM
Keynote: European Policy & the Broader Open Source Software World through the Optic of Open Forum Europe
Sachiko Muto, Chair | OpenForum Europe
Edenvale, Lower Level
Sachiko Muto
2:10 PM
Panel Discussion: Protecting Innovation, Scaling Adoption & Clearing Patent Risk—The Linux System and the OIN Model
Co-Presenters:
– Andrew Savory, Director for Linux System Definition | Open Invention Network
– Armijn Hemel, Compliance Expert & Software Developer | Open Invention Network
Edenvale, Lower Level
Panel 3
2:50 PM
Panel Discussion: Patent Risk: What Leaders Must Consider when Responding to Patent Threats — OIN, Member & Partner Collaboration
Moderator: Raffi Gostanian, Jr.
Chief Patent Officer | Open Invention Network
Panelists:
– Bill LaFontaine, Partner | WRL Technology Partners
– Josh Death, VP Intellectual Property & Ideation | TD Bank
– David Perry, VP, Deputy General Counsel – Litigation & IP | Roku
Edenvale, Lower Level
Panel 4
3:30 PM
Break: Refresh, Reflect & Refuel
Edenvale, Lower Level
4:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Patent Risk—Open Source Software Threat in Context, Developing a Holistic Approach to Patent Risk Mitigation
Moderator: Keith Bergelt
CEO | Open Invention Network
Panelists:
– Russ Binns, CEO & General Counsel | Allied Security Trust
– Steve McDevitt, COO & Global Head of Business Development | LOT Network
– Shawn Ambwani, SVP & Head | Unified Patents
– Steve Chiang, Chief IP & SaaS Officer | RPX
Edenvale, Lower Level
Panel 5
4:40 PM
Closing Remark: Keith Bergelt, CEO | Open Invention Network
Edenvale, Lower Level
5:00 PM
Wine Tasting & Cocktails:
Featuring wines from the Santa Cruz, California Region
– Alfaro Family Vineyards [+]
– Farm Cottage Wines [+]
– Lester Family Cellars [+]
– Sante Arcangeli Family Wines [+]
West Lawn, Main Level
6:00-8:00 PM
Dinner: Co-hosted by OIN & the Linux Foundation
West Lawn, Main Level
Hayes Mansion | San Jose CA
Set on 20 beautifully landscaped acres in San Jose, Hayes Mansion is a historic 1903 Mediterranean Revival estate, now part of Hilton’s Curio Collection and recognized as a National Historic Place and California Historical Landmark.
200 Edenvale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136
408-226-3200
Hotel Room block closes October 2, 2026
Hayes Hotel Room Booking: Discount Rate Available
Dates with Availability: October 17-22, 2026
Room Rates Start from: $229 + 15% tax (tax subject to change)
Cancellation Policy: Free cancellation until 11:59pm (PT) the day prior to arrival date.
Early Departure Fee: $75 + 15% tax (tax subject to change)
No Show Fee: 100% of one night room and tax
Additional Information
Visa Invitation Letter
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Code of Conduct
The event will be conducted under the Chatham House Rule, allowing participants to speak openly and share insights without attribution.
It is essential that all attendees understand and adhere to these guidelines to promote open and honest discussions.
Event Support
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Venue Map
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Event Agenda
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