PROPELIFY
5,000-person festival on the Hoboken Waterfront powered by TechUnited:NJ where entrepreneurs, innovators, and the humans powering the future come together.
The world is moving fast. AI, machine learning, NLP, and emerging technology are transforming everything, healthcare, finance, city planning, entertainment, and beyond.
Through keynotes, talks, and startup demos, the festival connects a community united by a single mission: creating a better future for all.
IDLE IDEAS DON’T FLY #letsPropel
– Aaron Price | Founder, Propelify | CEO, TechUnited
Past festival SPEAKERS
Some of the over 500 speakers that have joined us on the Propelify stage to share their knowledge.
Gary Vaynerchuk
Chairman, VaynerX
Arianna Huffington
Founder and CEO, Thrive
Bobbi Brown
Founder, Jones Road
Al Roker
Founder, Al Roker Entertainment
Jim McKelvey
Co-founder, Block
Marc Lore
Founder, Wonder Group
Jennifer Fleiss
Rent The Runway Founder
Phil Murphy
Governor State of NJ
2023 SPEAKERS
Governor Phil Murphy
Governor of New Jersey
Marc Lore
Founder and CEO of Wonder
Carolyn Everson
Senior Advisor, Permira
Elliott Mack
Investor, Techstars
Mark Yackanich
Partner, BetterFutureLabs
Crystelle Desnoyer (Event Emcee)
Fractional Executive
Steven Rosenblatt
Co-Founder & General Partner at Oceans
Justin Trugman
Cofounder & Head of Technology
Diane Choi
VC investor at Samsung Next
Alisha Outridge (Event Emcee)
CTO
Rebecca Price
Partner, Primary Ventures
Massimo Peselli
Chief Revenue Officer, Global Enterprise & Public Sector for Verizon Business
Craig Dubitsky
happy founder+ceo
Amine Houyou
Head of the Integrated Solutions and Experiences Lab – VP Bell Labs Solutions Research
Yasmin Gagne
Associate editor and host, Most Innovative Companies podcast, Fast Company
Katie Teuber
Director, Startup Engagement, Comcast NBCUniversal LIFT Labs
Diana Ramson
Executive Editor, Inc. Business Media
Dave Meltzer
Founder David Meltzer Enterprises (DME)
Scott Cowan
Partner, DLA Piper LLP
Ram Akella
Executive Vice Preseident Innovation Impact, NJ Economic Development Authority
PROPELIFY 2026: THE AGENDA
Agenda comign soon.
Topics include:
- AI-Powered Athlete Performance Analytics — Real-time player tracking and game strategy optimization using ML.
- Computer Vision on the Pitch — AI video analysis for officiating, offside detection, and fan overlays.
- Wearable Tech & Biometric Intelligence — Sensors + AI for monitoring fatigue, hydration, and recovery.
- AI for Injury Prevention & Rehab — Predictive models to flag risk and accelerate return-to-play.
- Mental Health & Cognitive Performance — AI tools for athlete wellness, focus, and neurofeedback.
- Smart Stadiums & Fan Wellness — Crowd safety, air quality, heat alerts, and accessibility via AI.
- AI-Driven Nutrition Intelligence — Personalized meal planning and dietary coaching powered by AI.
- Digital Twins in Sports Medicine — Simulating training loads, surgical outcomes, and long-term health.
- Energy-Efficient AI Infrastructure — Reducing the carbon footprint of AI compute powering sports and health platforms.
- AI & the Grid: Powering Smart Venues — How AI optimizes energy consumption, load balancing, and sustainability in stadiums and mega-events.
Past festival SPEAKERS
Some of the over 500 speakers that have joined us on the Propelify stage to share their knowledge.
Gary Vaynerchuk
Chairman, VaynerX
Arianna Huffington
Founder and CEO, Thrive
Bobbi Brown
Founder, Jones Road
Al Roker
Founder, Al Roker Entertainment
Jim McKelvey
Co-founder, Block
Marc Lore
Founder, Wonder Group
Jennifer Fleiss
Rent The Runway Founder
Phil Murphy
Governor State of NJ
INTERACTIVE
Unique on-site experiences for you to connect, learn, and be inspired.
Top Speakers
Top Speakers
Founders, C-Suite Leaders, & Industry Experts take the stage to share their wisdom & insights.
Brand Activations
Brand Activations
Experience new AR/VR tech in the Meta Lounge & the latest 5G demo with Verizon.
Fundraising Forum
Fundraising Forum Meetings
Founders & investors meet 1:1 in the Investor Lounge.
Innovative Startups
Innovative Startups
Check out cutting edge tech, brand new software, & meet growing startup teams.
Cash Prizes for Startup Challenges
COMING SOON
Cash Prizes for Startup Challenges
Three startups will win cash prizes + mentorship at the TechUnited:BetterX Challenge Finals.
COMING SOON Food & Drinks
Food & Drinks
Try Misguided Specialty Cocktails & our festival food stalls.
Fun & Activites
Fun & Activites
Fireworks, games, and hands-on demos.
VIP & Investor Lounges
VIP & Investor Lounges
Relax and network with fellow leaders, movers, & shakers.
One Stage
One Stage
Get insights, expert advice, & perspective you can't find anywhere else.
Music
Music
Enjoy music throughout the day!
Career Development
Career Development
Hire & be hired.
Complimentary Headshot
Complimentary Headshot
Get a fresh headshot for your LinkedIn!
SELECT YOUR EXPERIENCE
GENERAL ACCESS
$39
$15 Earlybird pricing thru 10/4
- All Day Festival Pass
- Access to Festival Floor
- Startup Booths
- Stage & Networking
- Expedited entry into Festival
- Access to VIP & Speaker Lounges
- VIP Seating at Stage of Inspiration
VIP ACCESS
$299
$99 Earlybird pricing thru 10/4
- All Day Festival Pass
- Access to Festival Floor
- Startup Booths
- Stage & Networking
- Expedited entry into Festival
- Access to VIP & Speaker Lounges
- VIP Seating at Stage of Inspiration
Super job. We are proud to be associated with Propelify and we have high standards!
Propelify is a light in America and throughout the world bringing innovators together to look, not just to where we are, but to look to the future.
As a VC, Propelify gave me a chance to connect with fantastic startups and those in the startup community specific to my vertical. Those contacts are ongoing and at least one is under consideration for investment.
Best event I’ve been to all year. You guys are awesome!
Entrepreneur heaven.
Propelify provides value in every way possible. It’s the best tech community anywhere.
Super job. We are proud to be associated with Propelify and we have high standards!
Propelify is a light in America and throughout the world bringing innovators together to look, not just to where we are, but to look to the future.
As a VC, Propelify gave me a chance to connect with fantastic startups and those in the startup community specific to my vertical. Those contacts are ongoing and at least one is under consideration for investment.
Best event I’ve been to all year. You guys are awesome!
Entrepreneur heaven.
Propelify provides value in every way possible. It’s the best tech community anywhere.
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