Merge 2026

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 software—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 software—and better outcomes—together.

Info: AI at the Speed of Live: How to Lead Your Digital Ensemble

Info: Stop the Slop: Vibe Coding to Agentic Engineering

Info: The AI Polygot: When Design, Dev, and Product Speak the Same Language

Info: My AI Just Upgraded Itself

Info: Corporate Greed Made Me a Generalist. AI Made It Worth It.

Info: TDD is Dead! Quality Code in the Age of AI

Info: From Jargon to Value: How to Win Your Next AI Pitch

Info: Debugging the Woods: Edge AI Wildlife Station with Agents & Jetson

Info: Knights, Castles, and Clouds: Rapid Illustration Concepting with AI

Info: Using the Tools Without Losing Your Soul: Agentic Coding for the Reluctant

Info: Data-Driven Design in the Age of AI

Info: AI-Assisted Architecture the Simplicity-First Way

Info: Shipping with Sensemaking: A Human-Centered AI Maturity Model for Software Teams

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