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The Open Compliance Summit is a Linux Foundation event dedicated to the practical side of managing open source in commercial products. It focuses on open source licence compliance, security compliance and export control, and it is intended for Linux Foundation members and select invitees, typically legal, compliance and engineering professionals responsible for open source governance within their organisations. The 2026 edition takes place in Tokyo on 10 and 11 December as an in-person event. Each day runs from morning to mid-afternoon with keynote and breakout sessions. Its stated aim is to help the global development community, along with the supply chains and support chains built around open source software, operate more effectively and efficiently, which makes it notably different from developer-oriented open source conferences. Participants gain exposure to established practices for licence and security compliance, an understanding of how peer organisations structure their open source programme offices and the opportunity to network with experienced practitioners. As software supply chains grow more complex and regulatory attention increases, the summit offers a focused setting where companies can align on shared approaches to open source compliance rather than solving the same problems in isolation.
Open Compliance Summit 2026 takes place December 10–11, 2026 in Tokyo, Japan.
Open Compliance Summit 2026 is an in-person event.
Open Compliance Summit 2026 is organized by The Linux Foundation.
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A compliance and licensing summit in Tokyo in mid-December draws an audience where legal, procurement and engineering functions meet — and Japan's large manufacturing base makes it a fitting host. The city in December is bright and cold, with illumination displays running across the major commercial districts. Business culture here rewards punctuality, which the transport system makes entirely achievable.
Haneda (HND) sits closest to central Tokyo, roughly 30 minutes via the Tokyo Monorail or Keikyu line, while Narita (NRT) requires 60 to 90 minutes on the Narita Express or Skyliner. Within the city, the JR and subway lines cover almost everything, with an IC card removing the need to calculate fares. Taxis are plentiful and reliable but expensive relative to rail.
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Sensoji Temple. Tokyo's oldest temple, approached through the Kaminarimon gate and a long shopping street of traditional stalls in Asakusa. Early morning before the crowds is a completely different experience. Ninety minutes including the approach street. Tickets on Klook →
Tokyo National Museum. The country's oldest and largest museum, in Ueno Park, covering Japanese art, archaeology and Asian collections across several buildings. The Honkan building alone holds the essential material. Two to three hours, and English labelling is good throughout. Tickets on Klook →
Yanaka. A low-rise old quarter in the north that escaped both wartime bombing and later redevelopment, with a cemetery, small temples and a traditional shopping street. Almost no international visitors. Ninety minutes on foot, best on a weekday afternoon.
Marunouchi Illumination. The avenue between Tokyo Station and the Imperial Palace is lit with champagne-gold trees through December, and the restored red-brick station facade anchors the view. Free and central. Forty-five minutes in the evening, easily fitted around conference hours.
Which airport is faster to reach the centre?
Haneda, at roughly 30 minutes by monorail or train. Narita takes 60 to 90 minutes depending on the service chosen.
How late does public transport run?
Most lines stop around midnight or shortly after and restart around five. Taxis fill the gap but are expensive late at night.
Is English signage available?
Yes, extensively. Station names, ticket machines and major museums all carry English, and staff at large stations can usually assist.
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