Merge

April 28, 2025 • Grand Rapids, MI

Merge is where product managers, designers, and developers come together to explore overlaps between disciplines and build exceptional software as one team

Our theme for 2025, “Collaborate Seamlessly: Software without Silos,” focuses on breaking down barriers, fostering collaboration, and uniting diverse skillsets to create cohesive, innovative solutions.

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.

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

Are you passionate about bridging the gaps between disciplines to build exceptional software? Merge is seeking speakers to share insights and strategies around “Collaborate Seamlessly: Software without Silos.” We’re looking for talks that explore the intersections of product, design, and development—from cross-disciplinary collaboration to unified systems and shared workflows.

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.