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]

5:30pm EDT

Connection Groups / Dinner Arrangements

Engage

Arrivals and early networking are a fantastic way to get a great start to your conference. Sometimes leaving the arrival dinner open to serendipity works out well. For those who would like some assistance in connecting with others to meet for dinner, use the form link "ENGAGE" to be connected with others who are arriving Friday for dining groups at venue or Disney Springs Restaurants.

We have the 'engage' tool for setting up plans in advance, but if you prefer to leave plans up to serendipity, you might find great Dinner company either at Jon T's Lounge (located in the corner of the lobby) or over at the foyer just outside Salon 4/5 as Sponsors are setting up their booths.

Friday September 14, 2018 5:30pm - 8:30pm EDT
Various - Disney Springs

MERGE

MERGE Subevent(s) MERGE, CMS Summit, Digital Search Summit, Conference, Blockchain, Security, Subbox.club, THE Domain Conference, Identity
Group Preshow
Session Access Limited, MERGE Conference
Pass Type Special RSVP

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

10:45am EDT

Private Venture Capitalists MEETUP

Engage

During, but not part of MERGE, this is a private group meeting. Because of random 'elevator pitch fatigue', these investors are having this meeting and including participants by invitation only.

Investors and start-ups are welcome to request invitations. The team at MERGE are not involved in the selection criteria used for participation by the organizers and have no influence or sway on participation.

The location will be disclosed by the organizers along with the invitations, but it will be at the Hilton.

Click Engage to be put in contact with organizers - they will review and respond where they feel it applicable.

Sunday September 16, 2018 10:45am - 12:30pm EDT
│Conference │ Hilton LBV @ Disney Springs (Orlando, FL)

Private Group Meeting, Private Group

MERGE Subevent(s) Private Group Meeting
Group Investment, CryptoCurrency, Domains, Blockchain, Venture Capital, Angels, Hedge Fund, Startup Investment
Session Access Limited
Pass Type Special RSVP

11:00am EDT

Private VC/Angel Network Group Meeting

Engage

Private Group Meeting

Monday September 17, 2018 11:00am - 11:45am EDT
│Conference │ Hilton LBV @ Disney Springs (Orlando, FL)

Private Group Meeting, Private Group

MERGE Subevent(s) Private Group Meeting
Session Access Limited
Pass Type Special RSVP

3:00pm EDT

Private Trademark Lawyers Group Meeting

Engage

Private Group Meeting

Monday September 17, 2018 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
│Conference │ Hilton LBV @ Disney Springs (Orlando, FL)

Private Group Meeting, Private Group

MERGE Subevent(s) Private Group Meeting
Group Legal, IP
Session Access Limited
Pass Type Special RSVP

6:00pm EDT

Domain Name Association Board / Member Mixer

Engage

Private Group Meeting

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 →

Sponsors

The Domain Name Association

Monday September 17, 2018 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
│Conference │ Hilton LBV @ Disney Springs (Orlando, FL)

Private Group Meeting, Private Group

MERGE Subevent(s) Private Group Meeting
Group Domains, DNA, DNS
Session Access Limited
Pass Type Special RSVP

9:00am EDT

[PRIVATELY HELD Group Meeting: "Project Hero"]

Engage

Private Group Meeting

Tuesday September 18, 2018 9:00am - 11:00am EDT
│Conference │ Hilton LBV @ Disney Springs (Orlando, FL)

Private Group Meeting, Private Group

MERGE Subevent(s) Private Group Meeting
Session Access Limited
Pass Type Special RSVP

10:00am EDT

Embermine ($MBRS / $DOM) Token Holder Meeting and Company Update

Engage

Come hear about the Akyumen device prototypes, the Falcon Tablet and Hawk Phone, and hear about the exciting developments at Embermine, as well as other ecosystem updates.

Speakers

James Drake

CEO, Embermine

Tuesday September 18, 2018 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
1: ICA Breakout Room Salon 1, Hilton LBV @ Disney Springs (Orlando, FL)

MERGE Blockchain, Private Group

MERGE Subevent(s) Private Group Meeting
Group Blockchain, CryptoCurrency
Session Access Limited
Pass Type Special RSVP

11:00am EDT

[CLOSED SESSION, OFFSITE] Roundtable.org / TLDFest Group post-show TLD Application Session P1

Engage

This is a private and closed group meeting occurring during MERGE, and is not open to the public.

Tuesday September 18, 2018 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
│Conference │ Hilton LBV @ Disney Springs (Orlando, FL)

TLDFest, Private Group

MERGE Subevent(s) TLDFest, Private Group Meeting
Group Domains, Venture Capital, Startup Investment, Investment, IP, Legal
Session Access Limited
Pass Type Special RSVP
Tags TLD, Registry, Brand, New TLD Applicant

2:00pm EDT

[CLOSED SESSION, OFFSITE] Roundtable.org / TLDFest Group post-show TLD Application Session P2

Engage

This is a private and closed group meeting occurring during MERGE, and is not open to the public.

Interested parties can click Engage to request inclusion - before 9/12, and those selected will be contacted by the organizer with the location on the day of.

This activity is not being operated by MERGE and the MERGE organizers can suggest, but not guarantee participation of parties who have enrolled.

Tuesday September 18, 2018 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
│Conference │ Hilton LBV @ Disney Springs (Orlando, FL)

TLDFest, Private Group

MERGE Subevent(s) TLDFest, Private Group Meeting
Group Domains, Startup Investment, Venture Capital, IP, Legal, Investment
Session Access Limited
Pass Type Special RSVP
Tags TLD, Registry, Brand, New TLD Applicant

MERGE! Orlando 2018

5:30pm EDT

10:00am EDT

The Domain Name Association

10:45am EDT

11:00am EDT

3:00pm EDT

6:00pm EDT

Jothan Frakes

The Domain Name Association

9:00am EDT

10:00am EDT

James Drake

11:00am EDT

2:00pm EDT

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