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October 19, 2026
Monday
Hayes Mansion
San Jose, California
Co-located with the Linux Foundation Legal Summit
October 20-21, 2026
Registration is managed through the Linux Foundation Single Sign-on (SSO) platform. Log in with your existing Linux Foundation account or create a new account to register for the event.
The Agenda Is Set.
The Speakers Are Confirmed.
Your Complimentary Ticket Is Waiting.
October 19, 2026
Monday
Hayes Mansion
San Jose, California
Co-located with the Linux Foundation Legal Summit | October 20-21, 2026
Registration is managed through the Linux Foundation Single Sign-on (SSO) platform. Log in with your existing Linux Foundation account or create a new account to register for the event.
Look Who Will be in the Room!
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
Not sure if you can attend?
If you are unable to attend, you may substitute another attendee in lieu of cancellation. To substitute an attendee, sign back into your registration, click the “Register/Modify” button and select “Transfer Registration” on your confirmation page.
If you need further assistance, email [email protected]
Event Agenda
8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast, Early Networking & Check-In
Edenvale Foyer, Lower Level
9:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Edenvale, Lower Level
Keith Bergelt, CEO
Open Invention Network
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
Edenvale, Lower Level
Dave J. Kappos, Partner
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
9:30 AM
Keynote: Open Source Software—Meeting the Legal Challenges of the Past & Realizing Unprecedented Growth
Edenvale, Lower Level
Eben Moglen, President & Executive Director
Software Freedom Law Center
9:50 AM
Keynote: Microsoft Really Does Love Linux After All—Moving Beyond the Crossroads
Edenvale, Lower Level
Burton Davis, VP & Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft
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
Edenvale, Lower Level
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
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
Edenvale, Lower Level
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
12:00 PM
Lunch: Hayes Mansion
Chynoweth, Lower Level
1:30 PM
Keynote: Partnership as Key to the Path to Growth—Enabling Broadscale Adoption of Open Source Software
Edenvale, Lower Level
Jim Zemlin, Executive Director
Linux Foundation
1:50 PM
Keynote: European Policy & the Broader Open Source Software World through the Optic of Open Forum Europe
Edenvale, Lower Level
Sachiko Muto, Chair
OpenForum Europe
2:10 PM
Panel Discussion: Protecting Innovation, Scaling Adoption & Clearing Patent Risk—The Linux System and the OIN Model
Edenvale, Lower Level
Co-Presenters:
– Andrew Savory, Director for Linux System Definition
Open Invention Network
– Armijn Hemel, Compliance Expert & Software Developer
Open Invention Network
2:50 PM
Panel Discussion: Patent Risk: What Leaders Must Consider when Responding to Patent Threats — OIN, Member & Partner Collaboration
Edenvale, Lower Level
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
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
Edenvale, Lower Level
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
4:40 PM
Closing Remark
Edenvale, Lower Level
Keith Bergelt, CEO
Open Invention Network
5:00 PM
Wine Tasting & Cocktails:
Featuring wines from the Santa Cruz, California Region
West Lawn, Main Level
6:00-8:00 PM
Dinner: Co-hosted by OIN & the Linux Foundation
West Lawn, Main Level
Event Agenda
View PDF Event Agenda (Coming soon)
8:00 AM
Continental Breakfast, Early Networking & Check-In
Edenvale Foyer, Lower Level
9:00 AM
Opening Remarks
Edenvale, Lower Level
Keith Bergelt, CEO
Open Invention Network
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
Edenvale, Lower Level
Dave J. Kappos, Partner
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
9:30 AM
Keynote: Open Source Software—Meeting the Legal Challenges of the Past & Realizing Unprecedented Growth
Edenvale, Lower Level
Eben Moglen, President & Executive Director
Software Freedom Law Center
9:50 AM
Keynote: Microsoft Really Does Love Linux After All—Moving Beyond the Crossroads
Edenvale, Lower Level
Burton Davis, VP & Deputy General Counsel
Microsoft
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
Edenvale, Lower Level
Moderator: Karen Copenhaver
Former Longstanding Outside Counsel to the Linux Foundation & Partner at Choate, Hall & Stewart LLP
Panelist: Mike Lee, Senior Director, Head of Patents
Google
Panelist: Michael Cunningham, Former General Counsel
Red Hat
Panelist: Jeremiah Chan, Senior Director & Associate General Counsel
Meta
Panelist: Mike Dolan, SVP of Legal Strategic Programs
The Linux Foundation
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
Edenvale, Lower Level
Moderator: Shane Coughlan, Global Ambassador
Open Invention Network
Panelist: Marc Jones, Director, Associate General Counsel: Open Innovation
Cisco
Panelist: Dave Platz, Associate General Counsel
Amazon
Panelist: Mishi Choudhary, SVP & General Counsel
Virtru
Panelists: Justin Colannino, Assistant General Counsel: Open Source/Standards/Open ML
Microsoft
12:00 PM
Lunch: Hayes Mansion
Chynoweth, Lower Level
1:30 PM
Keynote: Partnership as Key to the Path to Growth—Enabling Broadscale Adoption of Open Source Software
Edenvale, Lower Level
Jim Zemlin, Executive Director
The Linux Foundation
1:50 PM
Keynote: European Policy & the Broader Open Source Software World through the Optic of Open Forum Europe
Edenvale, Lower Level
Sachiko Muto, Chair
OpenForum Europe
2:10 PM
Panel Discussion: Protecting Innovation, Scaling Adoption & Clearing Patent Risk—The Linux System and the OIN Model
Edenvale, Lower Level
Co-Presenter: Andrew Savory, Director for Linux System Definition
Open Invention Network
Co-Presenter: Armijn Hemel, Compliance Expert & Software Developer
Open Invention Network
2:50 PM
Panel Discussion: Patent Risk: What Leaders Must Consider when Responding to Patent Threats — OIN, Member & Partner Collaboration
Edenvale, Lower Level
Moderator: Raffi Gostanian, Jr., Chief Patent Officer
Open Invention Network
Panelist: Bill LaFontaine, Partner
WRL Technology Partners
Panelist: Josh Death, VP Intellectual Property & Ideation
TD Bank
Panelists: David Perry, VP, Deputy General Counsel – Litigation & IP
Roku
4:00 PM
Panel Discussion: Patent Risk—Open Source Software Threat in Context, Developing a Holistic Approach to Patent Risk Mitigation
Edenvale, Lower Level
Moderator: Keith Bergelt, CEO
Open Invention Network
Panelist: Russ Binns, CEO & General Counsel
Allied Security Trust
Panelist: Steve McDevitt, COO & Global Head of Business Development
LOT Network
Panelist: Shawn Ambwani, SVP & Head
Unified Patents
Panelist: Steve Chiang, Chief IP & SaaS Officer
RPX
4:40 PM
Closing Remark
Edenvale, Lower Level
Keith Bergelt, CEO
Open Invention Network
5:00 PM
Wine Tasting & Cocktails:
Featuring wines from the Santa Cruz, California Region
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.
Hayes Mansion will be providing complimentary parking for all OIN Connect and Linux Foundation Summit attendees.
200 Edenvale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136
408-226-3200
- Hayes Room Reservations are Sold Out.
Additional Nearby Hotel Recommendations:
Please Note: These are alternative lodging options only. No room blocks or special rates have been arranged.
Additional Information
Event Agenda
Want the full schedule at a glance? Download the complete OIN Connect agenda PDF for a detailed outline of the day’s sessions, speakers, and event timing.
Venue Map
Need help finding your way around Hayes Mansion? View the venue map for OIN Connect to locate meeting spaces, event areas and key points throughout the property.
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.
Visa Invitation Letter
To request a Visa invitation letter, you must first register for the conference. After registering, sign in to your
LF Individual Dashboard (LF account required) and submit the request. All Visa invitation letter requests must be received by DATE 2 WEEKS BEFORE EVENT. Requests after this date cannot be accommodated.
Event Support
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Our team is here to help with event details, registration, attendance, or general inquiries. Contact Our Team and we’ll be happy to assist you.
