MERGE! Orlando 2018: Full Schedule

MERGE is a group of DIGITAL ASSET EVENTS with a focus on current trends in a holistic manner, and different technologies, segments, and sectors. MERGE attendees, speakers, and sponsors can audit different but adjacent technology disciplines and build meaningful ROLODEX DIVERSITY while exploring new regions of opportunity.

MERGE will take place within the entirety of the Grand Ballroom space at the Hilton Lake Buena Vista, located in Orlando, Florida.

Registered attendees will be treated to a variety of content that comes from the different shows and events and group meetings that are occurring during MERGE, as well as keynotes, panels and networking activities.

Interested in sponsoring? There are some last-minute options available.

Meanwhile, check out MERGE.SHOW for more information, and stay tuned!

[Please note, Schedule may be subject to small changes]

10:00am EDT

Speaker Green Room and Conference Organizer Space

Need some quiet space for a meeting, catching up on email, or important discussions? This is the place

Sponsors

The Domain Name Association

Sunday September 16, 2018 10:00am - 12:45pm EDT
3: DNA Lounge / VIP Meeting Room Salon 3, Hilton LBV @ Disney Springs (Orlando, FL)

Conference

MERGE Subevent(s) Blockchain, CMS Summit, Conference, Digital Search Summit, Identity, Security, THE Domain Conference, TLDFest, MERGE, Subbox.club
Group Angels, Blockchain, BRG, CMS Summit, Content, Developer, DNS, Domains, eCommerce, Fun, Hedge Fund, DNA, ICA, IP, Journalism, Investment, Legal, Media, Market, Security, Startup Investment, UX, Venture Capital, CryptoCurrency
Session Access Limited
Pass Type VIP

7:30pm EDT

ICA / DNA / BRG Dinner @ Benihana LBV

Engage

The Internet Commerce Association, Brand Registry Group and the Domain Name Association are organizing a dinner during the MERGE conference for our members, prospective members, invited guests and interested parties.

Meet, greet, and eat with some amazing people from throughout the industry of domain names, digital investment and website development.

!!!! IMPORTANT: PLEASE USE THE "ENGAGE" BUTTON TO RSVP !!!!
(This helps us determine headcount for the activity - not mandatory, you can also just show up)

We have attached the menus for your convenience.
"LBV Benihana 2018- Group Menu Brochure - 11.2017.pdf" is the main one, the others offer details on each group menu.

Please note, this activity is a 'no host' event, guests will be responsible for their own bill. Please see the menus for the package pricing, and costs or charges associated.

Speakers

Jothan Frakes

CEO, Private Label Internet (RrSG Excom)

Jothan Frakes, has worked as a volunteer maintainer of the Public Suffix List since 2008, and works tirelessly to engage, educate and evangelize the use and value of domain names as critical Internet infrastructure.He has held senior management roles in numerous Regisrtty and Registrar... Read More →

Kamila Sekiewicz

Executive Director, Internet Commerce Association

Kamila leads the Internet Commerce Association (ICA), a non-profit trade organization dedicated to advocating for the interests of domain name investors, website developers, and related companies.As ICA's Executive Director, Kamila employs member direction and works closely with the... Read More →

Monday September 17, 2018 7:30pm - 9:30pm EDT
│Conference │ Hilton LBV @ Disney Springs (Orlando, FL)

THE Domain Conference, Networking

MERGE Subevent(s) Digital Search Summit, MERGE, Identity, CMS Summit, TLDFest, THE Domain Conference, Blockchain, Conference, Subbox.club
Group ICA, DNA, BRG
Session Access MERGE Conference

8:00pm EDT

Hospitality Suite Networking

Enjoy after-hours networking with VIPs, Speakers, Moderators, and more!

Tuesday September 18, 2018 8:00pm - 11:30pm EDT
│Conference │ Hilton LBV @ Disney Springs (Orlando, FL)

Networking, Networking

MERGE Subevent(s) MERGE, Digital Search Summit, THE Domain Conference
Group Blockchain, Angels, Content, CryptoCurrency, Developer, CMS Summit, DNA, Domains, DNS, eCommerce, BRG, Fun, Hedge Fund, ICA, Investment, Journalism, Legal, Media, Preshow, Security, Startup Investment, Search, Market, IP, UX, Venture Capital
Session Access MERGE Conference
Pass Type MERGE General