Who Controls the Future of AI Coding?

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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.