Meet MERGE
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 Mission
Our mission is to develop a space in West Michigan where genuine knowledge sharing among the tech, design, and business sectors thrives, inspiring them to collaborate and pave the way for the future.
Our Vision
We envision West Michigan as a dynamic epicenter of innovation, where the intersections of tech, design, and business spark ideas that shape the world. In this future, West Michigan is renowned as a technology powerhouse of collaboration, creativity, and forward-thinking.
Meet the team behind MERGE
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Paul Skentzos
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Annie Kibler
SoftwareGR Coordinator
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Brian Tol
VP, Engineering
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Yulia Chiaburu
Leader of Solution Architecture, Digital Native Business
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Kendra Haan
Software Developer & Consultant
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Gabe Berghuis
Delivery Lead
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Nick Hazekamp
Software Developer & Consultant