A non-conference for commercial leaders
may 17–20, 2026
malibu, california
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Next event | 17–20 May 2026
the event
Planhat Open is designed to balance focused work with unstructured time. During the day, we run hands-on workshops and small-group discussions led by people who are actively operating inside modern SaaS organizations. Afternoons are intentionally open. Some will opt into shared activities — from wine tastings to surfing or yoga. Others will step away, reflect, or continue conversations informally. We reconvene in the evening for dinner.
This isn’t a typical customer conference. There’s no forced networking or transactional talks. The setting is deliberately small, creating space for real conversations, shared context, and ideas that hold up beyond the event.
the event
Planhat Open is designed to balance focused work with unstructured time. During the day, we run hands-on workshops and small-group discussions led by people who are actively operating inside modern SaaS organizations. Afternoons are intentionally open. Some will opt into shared activities — from wine tastings to surfing or yoga. Others will step away, reflect, or continue conversations informally. We reconvene in the evening for dinner.
This isn’t a typical customer conference. There’s no forced networking or transactional talks. The setting is deliberately small, creating space for real conversations, shared context, and ideas that hold up beyond the event.
the event
Planhat Open is designed to balance focused work with unstructured time. During the day, we run hands-on workshops and small-group discussions led by people who are actively operating inside modern SaaS organizations. Afternoons are intentionally open. Some will opt into shared activities — from wine tastings to surfing or yoga. Others will step away, reflect, or continue conversations informally. We reconvene in the evening for dinner.
This isn’t a typical customer conference. There’s no forced networking or transactional talks. The setting is deliberately small, creating space for real conversations, shared context, and ideas that hold up beyond the event.
EXPERT INTERVIEWS
INFORMAL NETWORKING
SPEAKER SESSIONS
COLLABORATIVE WORKSHOPS
SHARED ACTIVITIES
philosophy
The world is loud. There’s more content and more conviction than ever before—produced faster than anyone can absorb. Today’s conferences reflect that reality: they overexplain, overdisplay, and leave little space to think or connect.
Planhat Open exists to do the opposite. For a few days, a small group of leaders will step away from daily urgency. No performance. No posturing. Just time, context, and real conversations with peers who are still in the work.
philosophy
The world is loud. There’s more content and more conviction than ever before—produced faster than anyone can absorb. Today’s conferences reflect that reality: they overexplain, overdisplay, and leave little space to think or connect.
Planhat Open exists to do the opposite. For a few days, a small group of leaders will step away from daily urgency. No performance. No posturing. Just time, context, and real conversations with peers who are still in the work.
philosophy
The world is loud. There’s more content and more conviction than ever before—produced faster than anyone can absorb. Today’s conferences reflect that reality: they overexplain, overdisplay, and leave little space to think or connect.
Planhat Open exists to do the opposite. For a few days, a small group of leaders will step away from daily urgency. No performance. No posturing. Just time, context, and real conversations with peers who are still in the work.
values
Clarity above all. Clarity about what’s actually working. Confidence shaped by real peer perspective. Specific insight from people who are still in the work.
You’ll leave knowing you’re not alone—that others are navigating the same questions, pressures, and tradeoffs. Planhat Open isn’t about overwhelming you with ideas. It’s about sharpening the few that are worth carrying forward as you build and lead over the coming years.
values
Clarity above all. Clarity about what’s actually working. Confidence shaped by real peer perspective. Specific insight from people who are still in the work.
You’ll leave knowing you’re not alone—that others are navigating the same questions, pressures, and tradeoffs. Planhat Open isn’t about overwhelming you with ideas. It’s about sharpening the few that are worth carrying forward as you build and lead over the coming years.
values
Clarity above all. Clarity about what’s actually working. Confidence shaped by real peer perspective. Specific insight from people who are still in the work.
You’ll leave knowing you’re not alone—that others are navigating the same questions, pressures, and tradeoffs. Planhat Open isn’t about overwhelming you with ideas. It’s about sharpening the few that are worth carrying forward as you build and lead over the coming years.
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The Environment
A small, considered setting designed for focus. No stagecraft. No pressure to perform. Space to step out of the day-to-day and think clearly.
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The Environment
A small, considered setting designed for focus. No stagecraft. No pressure to perform. Space to step out of the day-to-day and think clearly.
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Talking Planhat
The Environment
A small, considered setting designed for focus. No stagecraft. No pressure to perform. Space to step out of the day-to-day and think clearly.
From the Archive
Spirit of Open
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Unlike your typical conference, Planhat Open isn't about standing on stage saying or selling things. It's about people: connections, experiences and shared stories—something almost impossible to capture from the outside looking in.
59.3178° N, 18.0859° W
Stockholm, SE
Spirit of Open
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Unlike your typical conference, Planhat Open isn't about standing on stage saying or selling things. It's about people: connections, experiences and shared stories—something almost impossible to capture from the outside looking in.
59.3178° N, 18.0859° W
Stockholm, SE
Spirit of Open
Watch
Unlike your typical conference, Planhat Open isn't about standing on stage saying or selling things. It's about people: connections, experiences and shared stories—something almost impossible to capture from the outside looking in.
59.3178° N, 18.0859° W
Stockholm, SE
2025
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This edition unfolded across the city and surrounding islands, shaped by long summer days and dinners in the archipelago. Photography, running, and time on the water framed focused collaboration, with place and food playing a central role in the experience.
59.3178° N, 18.0859° W
Stockholm, SE
2025
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This edition unfolded across the city and surrounding islands, shaped by long summer days and dinners in the archipelago. Photography, running, and time on the water framed focused collaboration, with place and food playing a central role in the experience.
59.3178° N, 18.0859° W
Stockholm, SE
2025
Watch
This edition unfolded across the city and surrounding islands, shaped by long summer days and dinners in the archipelago. Photography, running, and time on the water framed focused collaboration, with place and food playing a central role in the experience.
59.3178° N, 18.0859° W
Stockholm, SE
2024
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The gathering returned to Malibu, this time set among the hills of Calamigos Ranch. The pace slowed, with hiking, surfing, and padel woven between collaborative sessions, wine tasting, and long dinners. Live music once again anchored the experience, giving structure to days designed for deeper focus and reflection.
34.0949° N, 118.8172° W
Santa Monica Mountains, CA
2024
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The gathering returned to Malibu, this time set among the hills of Calamigos Ranch. The pace slowed, with hiking, surfing, and padel woven between collaborative sessions, wine tasting, and long dinners. Live music once again anchored the experience, giving structure to days designed for deeper focus and reflection.
34.0949° N, 118.8172° W
Santa Monica Mountains, CA
2024
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The gathering returned to Malibu, this time set among the hills of Calamigos Ranch. The pace slowed, with hiking, surfing, and padel woven between collaborative sessions, wine tasting, and long dinners. Live music once again anchored the experience, giving structure to days designed for deeper focus and reflection.
34.0949° N, 118.8172° W
Santa Monica Mountains, CA
2023
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The first Planhat Open unfolded along the beaches of Malibu, shaped by movement and shared time outdoors. Days flowed between hiking, trail running, tennis, surfing, and yoga, while long evenings of live music and good food created space for conversation and connection to develop naturally.
34.0361° N, 118.6838° W
Dume Point, CA
2023
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The first Planhat Open unfolded along the beaches of Malibu, shaped by movement and shared time outdoors. Days flowed between hiking, trail running, tennis, surfing, and yoga, while long evenings of live music and good food created space for conversation and connection to develop naturally.
34.0361° N, 118.6838° W
Dume Point, CA
2023
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The first Planhat Open unfolded along the beaches of Malibu, shaped by movement and shared time outdoors. Days flowed between hiking, trail running, tennis, surfing, and yoga, while long evenings of live music and good food created space for conversation and connection to develop naturally.
34.0361° N, 118.6838° W
Dume Point, CA
“Unlike your typical conference, this event isn’t about standing on stage saying or selling things. It’s about people: connections, memories, experiences and shared stories—something almost impossible to capture from the outside looking in.”
Kaveh Rostampor
Chief Executive Officer
A non-conference for commercial leaders
may 17–20, 2026
malibu, california