Merge 2026

Schedule

Mon May 11 2026 at 08:00 am to 05:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health | Grand Rapids, MI

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Join us at Merge 2026 on May 11th in Grand Rapids, MI for a day of insightful talks and networking!
About this Event

Merge is the conference where technology, business and design come together seamlessly. Based in West Michigan, our focus is on promoting local tech growth through clear, insightful discussions. With a strong commitment to cross-discipline knowledge exchange, Merge brings together craftsmen from West MI including developers, designers and leaders for a day of learning, cross-industry collaboration, and connection from various sectors, Merge amplifies our shared goal to position West Michigan as a hub for high-tech advancements. Here, entrepreneurial spirit meets practical tech insights. No fluff, just forward-thinking conversations that truly matter.

Our theme for 2026, "AI at Work: Practical Intelligence for Software Teams," focuses on the real-world integration of AI into how we build softwareโ€”not the hype, but what actually works.

Through engaging talks and networking, the Merge Conference empowers teams to work seamlessly, strengthening the connections between product, design, and development to craft better softwareโ€”and better outcomesโ€”together.


Agenda

๐Ÿ•‘: 07:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Registration / Check-in Opens
๐Ÿ•‘: 08:00 AM - 09:00 AM
Breakfast
๐Ÿ•‘: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Introduction and Welcome with SoftwareGR
๐Ÿ•‘: 09:00 AM - 09:45 AM
Keynote Speaker - TBD
๐Ÿ•‘: 09:45 AM - 09:55 AM
Break
๐Ÿ•‘: 09:55 AM - 10:40 AM
Speaker - TBD
๐Ÿ•‘: 09:55 AM - 10:40 AM
Speaker - Details coming soon
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:40 AM - 10:50 AM
Break
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:50 AM - 11:35 AM
Speaker - Details coming soon
๐Ÿ•‘: 10:50 AM - 11:35 AM
Speaker - Details coming soon
๐Ÿ•‘: 11:35 AM - 11:45 AM
Break
๐Ÿ•‘: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker - Details coming soon
๐Ÿ•‘: 11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
Speaker - TBD
๐Ÿ•‘: 12:30 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch
๐Ÿ•‘: 01:00 PM - 01:20 PM
Lightning Talks
๐Ÿ•‘: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Speaker - Details coming soon
๐Ÿ•‘: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
Speaker - Details coming soon
๐Ÿ•‘: 02:15 PM - 02:25 PM
Break
๐Ÿ•‘: 02:25 PM - 03:10 PM
Speaker - Details coming soon
๐Ÿ•‘: 02:25 PM - 03:10 PM
Speaker - Details coming soon
๐Ÿ•‘: 03:10 PM - 03:30 PM
ICE CREAM from Love's
๐Ÿ•‘: 03:30 PM - 04:15 PM
Speaker - Details coming soon
๐Ÿ•‘: 04:15 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing Remarks with SoftwareGR
๐Ÿ•‘: 04:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Rooftop Deck Reception
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Where is it happening?

Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health, 333 Michigan Street Northeast, Grand Rapids, United States

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Tickets

USD 35.00 to USD 250.00

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