ClawCon is the first-ever OpenClaw developer conference, held at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco in January 2026 with 1,326 RSVPs and 1,200+ attendees.

When was the first ClawCon held?

The inaugural ClawCon SF took place January 15-17, 2026 at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco.

What is the OpenClaw Foundation?

The OpenClaw Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit announced at ClawCon SF to steward governance, manage community funds, and ensure OpenClaw remains open and community-driven.

Where are future ClawCon events planned?

ClawCon has expanded globally to NYC, Austin, Hong Kong, Tokyo, London, Los Angeles, Rio de Janeiro, and Mexico City through 2026.

How many people attended ClawCon SF?

ClawCon SF drew 1,326 RSVPs with 750 to 1,200 attendees across three days of keynotes, workshops, and community meetups.

What is the Cline open-source grant for OpenClaw?

Cline committed a 1M open-source grant at ClawCon SF 2026 to support OpenClaw ecosystem builders and developers.

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ClawCon SF 2026: First-Ever OpenClaw Conference Draws 1,300+ Builders to Fort Mason

The inaugural OpenClaw developer conference at Fort Mason Center in San Francisco drew 1,326 RSVPs across three days of keynotes, workshops, and community meetups. Key announcements included the OpenClaw Foundation (501c3 nonprofit), OpenClaw Runtime v3 with 40x throughput, the Agent Registry with 300+ published modules, and Cline's 1M open-source grant. ClawCon has since expanded globally to NYC, Austin, Hong Kong, Tokyo, London, LA, Rio, and Mexico City.

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