Networking & Special Events
We’re hard at work planning our best event yet! Check back later for updates on the networking opportunities and special events lined up for MeridianLink LIVE!.
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Networking & Entertainment
The conversations don’t end when the sessions do. Between breakouts, keynotes, and demos, you’ll find plenty of space to connect, trade ideas, and turn introductions into lasting partnerships.
Every day is thoughtfully designed with networking in mind—from casual meal breaks with fellow attendees and MeridianLink leadership to time in the Vendor Showcase, where you can explore MeridianLink® Marketplace partner solutions and uncover new opportunities to move your business forward.
And once the agenda wraps? The energy keeps going. Evenings at LIVE! are all about celebrating and having fun together.
Each of these events is included in your registration fee.
Monday, May 11
Customer Welcome Reception
4:30 p.m. — 7 p.m. (included with registration)
Whether you’re returning or joining us for the first time, we’re thrilled you’re here. Kick things off at the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina with light bites, refreshments, and waterfront views. It’s the perfect way to reconnect, meet new faces, and ease into an exciting week.
Nightcap Trivia
9 p.m. — 10 p.m. (included with registration)
Back by popular demand! Grab a drink, gather your team, and put your knowledge to the test. With prizes on the line and plenty of laughs guaranteed, it’s a lively way to wrap up your first night.
Tuesday, May 12
MeridianLink Arc Award & Customer Choice Award Event
5 p.m. — 10 p.m.
An evening dedicated to celebrating innovation, collaboration, and impact.
The MeridianLink Arc Award honors customers who have used our solutions in creative, meaningful ways to drive growth and better serve their consumers and communities. The Customer Choice Award recognizes Marketplace partners who have delivered measurable success to our customers.
Here’s how the evening unfolds:
Award Reception
5 p.m. — 6 p.m.
Unwind, connect, and enjoy a relaxed start after a full day of sessions.
Award Ceremony
6 p.m. — 6:45 p.m.
We’ll celebrate this year’s Arc Award and Customer Choice Award winners and recognize individuals who have earned their MeridianLink® Consumer and/or MeridianLink® Opening Certifications.
Dinner
6:45 p.m. — 8 p.m.
Gather for a special dinner as we toast the evening’s honorees and continue the celebration.
Nightcap
8 p.m. — 10 p.m. (included with registration)
Live entertainment, great company, and more chances to connect. It’s the perfect way to close out your first full day at LIVE!
Wednesday, May 13
Accelerate After Dark
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. Enjoy a reception and dinner on the flight deck, explore the ship, experience flight simulators, and take in live entertainment—all with San Diego Bay as your backdrop.
The vessel is just a 15-minute walk from the Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina, and shuttle service will be available.