Attendees will hear from inspiring speakers and gain insights into using AI and data as a competitive edge, unlocking new growth opportunities

MeridianLink, Inc., a leading provider of lending software platforms for financial institutions, today announced keynote speakers and agenda details for MeridianLink^®LIVE! 2026, the company’s annual event for financial professionals. MeridianLink LIVE! 2026 will take place in-person from May 11-14, 2026, at San Diego, Calif.’s Marriott Marquis San Diego Marina.

Early bird registration for MeridianLink LIVE! opened December 9, 2025, and offers attendees a $500 discount off the standard $1,899 registration fee until January 31, 2026. MeridianLink customers can register here.

Tailored tracks to unlock competitive edge

With a theme of AI and data as a competitive edge, MeridianLink LIVE! 2026 will feature six unique tracks, providing attendees from across banks and credit unions with opportunities to personalize their experience based on their unique goals. Tracks for the event will include:

• Unlocking Digital Growth
• Personalization That Powers Loyalty
• Efficiency Unleashed
• Reimagining Mortgage Technology
• Product Demos
• Trainings

Each track will provide attendees with access to a range of sessions to help them uncover industry trends, strengthen strategy, boost productivity, accelerate decision-making and growth, and more. Attendees can also join dedicated workshops and networking opportunities that support peer collaboration and best-practice sharing to propel their success.

Inspiring keynotes

MeridianLink LIVE! 2026 will feature a lineup of dynamic keynote speakers set to inspire innovative thinking, including:

• Larry Katz, CEO and President: In his inaugural MeridianLink LIVE! keynote as CEO, Larry Katz will share the company’s vision for the future and how MeridianLink is harnessing AI and data to empower financial institutions with smarter, faster lending solutions. Katz will outline the strategic priorities driving innovation and growth, and how MeridianLink is partnering with banks and credit unions to deliver fully digital experiences that expand reach, deepen relationships, and unlock new opportunities.

• Troy Coggiola, Chief Strategy Officer: Troy Coggiola, Chief Strategy Officer, will dive into MeridianLink’s growth strategy, including build, buy, and partner initiatives designed to strengthen the company’s ecosystem and deliver greater value to financial institutions. His keynote will explore how strategic investments and partnerships are shaping the future of lending technology–creating a connected, agile platform that helps banks and credit unions stay competitive in a rapidly evolving market.

• Amy Purdy, 3-time Paralympic Medalist and Author: Amy Purdy is a 3-time Paralympic Medalist, New York Times Best Selling Author, motivational speaker, and one of the top adaptive snowboarders in the United States. After surviving a near-fatal case of Meningococcal Meningitis that resulted in the loss of both legs below the knee, she rebuilt her life with remarkable determination–returning to snowboarding, co-founding Adaptive Action Sports, and helping pave the way for the sport’s inclusion in the Paralympic Games. Her accomplishments span from making history on the Paralympic podium to becoming the first Paralympian to compete on Dancing with the Stars. Amy is recognized as a global advocate for inclusion, resilience, and the transformative power of sport.

• Jake Wood, Executive Chairman of Team Rubicon, Founder and CEO of Groundswell and Marine Corps scout-sniper: Jake Wood is an award-winning entrepreneur, two-time author, and recognized expert on topics of leadership, organizational culture and crisis management. Wood founded Team Rubicon – the fastest growing and most innovative disaster response organization in the world. Since 2010, Team Rubicon has grown to over 200,000 volunteers and responded to nearly 1,200 crises around the world. Prior to Team Rubicon, Wood served as a Marine Corps scout-sniper with combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, and was a varsity football player for the Wisconsin Badgers. He recently founded Groundswell, a revolutionary venture-backed financial technology company that is looking to disrupt philanthropy and employee compensation.

• Logan Mohtashami, HousingWire’s Lead Analyst: Logan Mohtashami is a renowned expert in the mortgage and housing ecosystem, recognized for his insightful analysis and commentary on the U.S. economy and real estate market. He is a lead analyst for HousingWire, the most influential source of news and information for the U.S. mortgage and housing markets, and is a regular contributor on the HousingWire Daily podcast.

Additional speakers and agenda highlights will be announced leading up to the event.

To register or learn more about MeridianLink LIVE! 2026, including additional early bird offers, guest tickets, hotel and venue details, and more, visit here.

About MeridianLink

MeridianLink^® empowers financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies to drive efficient growth. MeridianLink’s cloud-based digital lending, account opening, background screening, and data verification software solutions leverage shared intelligence from a unified data platform, MeridianLink^® One, to enable customers of all sizes to identify growth opportunities, effectively scale up, and support compliance efforts, all while powering an enhanced experience for staff and consumers alike.

For more than 25 years, MeridianLink has prioritized the democratization of lending for consumers, businesses, and communities. Learn more at www.meridianlink.com.

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