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Tech Week Grand Rapids
Join us for Tech Week Grand Rapids, happening September 14-19, 2026!
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Websites and Apps for Real People
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In the rush to optimize for AI and search algorithms, many companies are forgetting the most important audience: real people. This panel explores what makes a website or app actually work. We’ll discuss why so many websites fail to convert visitors and what businesses can do differently.
Moderator:
Jory Grooters, Senior Digital Strategist at Grey Matter Group
Panelists:
Mia Merrell
VP, Integrated Business Solutions at Helen
Rayanne Beaudry
Co-Owner, Avalanche Creative
Taryn Hulst
Senior Product Manager, Progyny
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Presented by
Tech Week Grand Rapids
Join us for Tech Week Grand Rapids, happening September 14-19, 2026!
Hosted By
18 Going