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May will be here before you know it, and with it comes MeridianLink® LIVE 2026!
We’ve already detailed this year’s agenda, filled with sessions spanning focused tracks from digital growth to product trainings and demos. Now, it’s time to get into the exciting networking and special events we’ve sprinkled across the week!
But first, an announcement …
The Lucky Charm $350 Discount Extension
You’re in luck! We’re extending our $350 registration discount through Tuesday, March 17, giving you even more opportunity to save on MeridianLink’s most-anticipated event of the year.
Register today to get in on the savings and join us seaside in San Diego May 11-14. orative peer roundtables.
With that said, let’s get into more of the good times you can expect at LIVE! Between the breakout sessions, keynotes, and demos there are plenty of chances to gather, share ideas, and make memories with fellow attendees. Let’s break it down day by day:
Monday, May 11
Customer Welcome Reception | 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
Let us welcome you back (or for the first time!) with a special reception at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina. Mingle with fellow attendees, industry leaders, and MeridianLink staff over quick bites and refreshments just steps away from San Diego’s stunning waterfront.
Nightcap Trivia | 9 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Back by popular demand, our welcome reception will be followed by our much-anticipated trivia night! Grab a beverage, pull up a chair, and put your knowledge to the test for the chance to win prizes and unwind after a busy evening.
Tuesday, May 12
MeridianLink Arc Award & Customer Choice Award Event | 5 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Join us for the 2026 Arc Award and Customer Choice Award ceremony revealing, respectively, this year’s customer and vendor partner honorees. The reception begins at 5 p.m., followed by the award presentations, dinner, and a nightcap. We can’t wait to celebrate this year’s winners together!
Learn more about the Arc Award and submit your nomination by 5 p.m. PT on Friday, April 3, to be considered.
Voting for the Customer Choice Award is open until April 3 — Submit vote
Wednesday, May 13
Anchors Aweigh: MeridianLink Takes a Bow | 6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Hop aboard the historic USS Midway, the U.S. Navy’s longest-serving aircraft carrier of the 20th century, for a closing event to remember. Along with a reception and dinner on the flight deck, you’ll also enjoy live entertainment, tours of the vessel, and flight simulator experiences that let you live out your wildest danger zone dreams, sans danger!
The vessel is just a 15-minute walk from the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, and shuttle buses will also be running.
Of course, alongside these major events we’ll also have ample daily networking opportunities, meal breaks to chat with attendees and leadership, and the Vendor Showcase exhibit hall where you can meet and learn more about our MeridianLink® Marketplace partner solutions.
It’s all happening this May, and we hope to see you there! Take advantage of the Lucky Charm Discount Extension and make your plans to join peers, industry leaders, and the MeridianLink team in San Diego.
