Three days of keynotes, workshops, and hands-on labs at the intersection of creative technology and artificial intelligence. For designers, builders, and visionaries.
MERGE 2025 is the premier gathering for design and creative technology professionals who are navigating the rapid transformation brought by generative AI. We bring together product designers, creative technologists, AI researchers, and studio leaders for three days of deep learning and meaningful connection.
Whether you're looking to integrate AI into your design workflow, explore new creative paradigms, or simply understand where the industry is heading — MERGE is your space to think, build, and connect.
Don't just watch — build. Our 90-minute workshops have you creating with the latest AI tools, from Figma plugins to custom LLM fine-tuning.
Our matchmaking algorithm connects you with the right people. Structured meetups, roundtables, and a late-night social that actually leads to collaborations.
Be the first to see unreleased tools and research. Our demo hall features 30+ startups and labs showcasing what's next in creative technology.
Chief AI Scientist · DeepMind
Pioneer in multimodal AI systems. Her research on creative generative models has reshaped how we think about machine-made art.
Head of Design · Stripe
Led the redesign of Stripe's entire developer experience. Now exploring how AI can make complex systems feel simple.
Co-founder · Linear
Built one of the most beloved developer tools in the world. Shares insights on product design at the intersection of speed and beauty.
Director · MIT Media Lab
Leading the Future of Design initiative. Her work on human-AI collaboration has been featured in Nature, Wired, and The Verge.
Each day is curated around a specific theme, with keynotes, workshops, and breakout sessions flowing naturally throughout.
Dr. Aisha Kapoor · Main Stage
Panel with Maya Rodriguez, James Thornton & more
Hands-on session · Bring your laptop
30+ startups · Open bar & craft food
"MERGE 2024 completely changed how our team approaches design. The workshop on fine-tuning models for creative work was worth the ticket price alone. Already registered for 2025."
"The quality of attendees is what sets MERGE apart. I met my co-founder at the networking dinner. We're now building an AI design tool together. That's not marketing — that's my actual story."
"As a researcher, I usually find design conferences too superficial. MERGE had real technical depth while remaining accessible. The panel on AI ethics was the most thoughtful I've attended in years."
All tickets include full access to keynotes, demo hall, and networking events. Workshops and exclusive sessions vary by tier.
Full access to all keynotes and the demo hall across 3 days.
Everything in General, plus hands-on workshops and priority seating.
The full MERGE experience with exclusive access and premium perks.
Save $100 on any ticket type. Limited quantity available.
Perched atop Nob Hill with panoramic views of the Bay, the Fairmont provides a stunning backdrop for three days of inspiration. Our dedicated floors include the Grand Ballroom (keynotes), 8 breakout rooms (workshops), and a rooftop terrace (networking).
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