TiECON New Jersey 2026
Schedule
Sat Jun 13 2026 at 09:00 am to 05:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
APA Hotel Woodbridge | Woodbridge Township, NJ
About this Event
Welcome to TiECON New Jersey 2026!
Not Just a Conference — An Ecosystem in Motion
This isn’t another event—it’s where builders, investors, and ecosystem leaders come together to turn conversations into real outcomes.
Whether you're scaling a startup, deploying capital, or shaping innovation, this is where meaningful connections happen.
For Founders: Unlock access to capital, strategic partnerships, and global growth pathways
For Investors: Tap into high-quality deal flow and emerging sector insights
For Ecosystem Leaders: Connect across startups, corporates, academia, and policy
Garden State to Global Stage
New Jersey sits at a powerful crossroads of research, industry, and policy—making it a unique launchpad for globally relevant companies.
From breakthrough ideas to scalable enterprises, the ecosystem is built for growth.
- World-class research institutions driving innovation
- Strong industry clusters: healthcare, life sciences, fintech, AI
- Corporate headquarters and innovation hubs
- Supportive state and federal policy landscape
- A proven platform for global expansion
Program Highlights
A curated experience designed for impact, insight, and connection:
- Keynotes from industry leaders sharing real-world perspectives
- High-impact panels across critical sectors
- Startup showcase featuring emerging ventures
- Leadership conversations with top ecosystem builders
- Book launch + Q&A with Kanwal Rekhi
- Cocktail reception & awards celebrating excellence
Thematic Tracks
Focused discussions on what matters most right now:
- Services in the Age of Intelligence: Who wins, who disrupts, what’s next?
- Beyond the Hype: Real AI strategies driving growth in life sciences
- Intelligent Finance: Innovation, risk, and the human edge in an AI-driven world
- The Fundraising Edge: Standing out when every startup claims to be AI
Agenda
🕑: 09:15 AM - 09:45 AM
Morning Keynote Address
Host: Dr. Dale G. Caldwell
🕑: 09:45 AM - 10:30 AM
Panel 1: Services in the Age of Intelligence: Who Wins, Who Disrupts
Host: Roopa Ghandi, Ranjit Bawa, Francisco D'Souza
Info: Amit Sharma, Vijay Guntur
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM
Panel 2: Beyond the Hype: Real AI Strategies Driving Growth in Life Sciences
Host: Jaideep Bajaj, Alok Sonig, Gaurav Kapoor
Info: Raj Lakhanpal, Balpreet K Grewak-Virk
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Guest Keynote Address
Host: Amb. Binaya Srikanta Pradhan
🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:00 PM
Panel 3: Intelligent Finance: Innovation, Risk, and the Human Edge in AI
Host: Samrat Dua, Sujatha Sivakumaran
🕑: 02:15 PM - 03:00 PM
Panel 4: The Fundraising Edge: How to Stand Out when Every Startup is AI
Host: Brian D Meltzer, Jim Gunton, Lata Setty
🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:30 PM
The “Groundbreaker” Book Launch & Fireside Chat with Kanwal Rekhi
Host: Kanwal Rekhi, Navneet Chugh
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Cocktail Hour
Where is it happening?
APA Hotel Woodbridge, 120 South Wood Avenue, Woodbridge Township, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 427.60





