Who Controls the Future of AI Coding?
Tue, 27 Oct 2026, 17:30
San Francisco, United States
Registration on luma.com
Originally organized by OpenRouter Events. As AI coding agents become more capable, who controls the future of software development? Join Renee Huang, CEO of Cline, and Sunil Joseph, VP of Customer Success at OpenRouter, for a thought-provoking conversation on open vs. closed ecosystems, model choice, developer autonomy, and where real differentiation lies as AI reshapes the way we build software. We'll explore: Open vs. closed ecosystems: Who wins, and why? Model choice: Why it matters for developers Developer autonomy: How it's evolving in the age of AI coding agents Competitive advantage: Where real differentiation will come from Expect fresh perspectives, thoughtful debate, and a room full of founders, engineers, researchers, and technical leaders shaping the next generation of AI products. Agenda 5:30-6:00 PM - Registration, Bites & Drinks 6:00-6:45 PM - Fireside Chat 6:45-7:00 PM - Q&A 7:00-8:30 PM - Networking, Bites & Drinks OpenRouter is the unified interface for LLMs: 500+ models from 90+ providers, processing 500T+ monthly. Better prices, better uptime, no subscriptions. Venue: San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, California, US. Registration is handled by the original organizer. Original event and organizer: https://luma.com/dtzhn1ux