Merge 2024

May 6th, 2024

At this year’s conference attendees will get an opportunity to be immersed in curated practical know-how and thought leadership content from local businesses ranging from startup to enterprise on the topic of innovation in product development.

Some of the trends we are seeing in AI, Cybersecurity and AR/VR have captured the imagination of businesses in West MI as they deliver game-changing new capabilities to the market. We are seeing great advances in HealthTech, Fintech, Automotive and Advanced Manufacturing, Robotics, and Automation to name a few.

JOIN US!

Daniel and Pamella DeVos Center for Interprofessional Health (DCIH)
333 Michigan St. NE

Grand Rapids, MI 49503

Software is a growing force in West Michigan’s success. Join us to explore the trends driving the region forward.

MERGE conference brings technology leaders together to share how they’ve built their software practices and tools.

West Michigan’s Software ecosystem has exploded in recent years. Join us at West Michigan’s premier software conference as we highlight the trends driving this evolution. 

  • See the frameworks, languages and practices being used throughout the region. 

  • Network with leaders and practitioners in the space. 

  • Hear from the West Michigan startups and Fortune 500s leading the charge.

  • Find collaborators and explore new career opportunities.

Brought to you by SoftwareGR

Founded in 2003, SoftwareGR is a trade association dedicated to promoting the software industry in Grand Rapids, as well as improving the competitiveness of Michigan’s software development community.
Members of SoftwareGR have interests in all aspects of software - from design and development to testing and user experience.