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TiE New Jersey successfully hosted the inaugural TiEcon New Jersey 2026, welcoming entrepreneurs, investors, corporate leaders, policymakers, innovators, and ecosystem builders for a sold-out day of learning, networking, and collaboration at APA Hotel Woodbridge.
Held under the theme “Leading the Intelligence Revolution: Garden State to Global Stage,” the conference featured 24 speakers, 3 keynote sessions, 4 industry panels, a startup showcase, and an exclusive fireside chat and book discussion with TiE Co-Founder Kanwal Rekhi.
A key highlight of the day was the keynote address by Dr. Dale G. Caldwell, Lieutenant Governor of New Jersey, who shared insights on leadership, innovation, and the future of economic growth in the state.
The event brought together leaders from across technology, healthcare, finance, entrepreneurship, and investment, creating opportunities for meaningful conversations, new partnerships, and knowledge sharing.
Diya Mathews, TiE NJ President said “As the inaugural TiEcon hosted by TiE-NJ chapter, this exceeded all our expectations. TiEcon NJ 2026 is a powerful reminder of what happens when entrepreneurs, investors, innovators, and community leaders come together with purpose. I’m incredibly proud of the energy, ideas, and connections this year’s conference sparked. The success of TiEcon NJ 2026 reflects the strength of our ecosystem and our shared commitment to helping founders dream bigger, scale smarter, and build with impact.”
“We set out to show that New Jersey can lead the intelligence revolution — and a sold-out room of founders, investors, and industry leaders, alongside conversations spanning AI, fintech, life sciences, and venture investing, made it clear this community is more than ready for that role. I’m deeply grateful to every speaker and panelist who made the day extraordinary, and I’m excited for what TiEcon New Jersey will become in the years ahead,” said Badri Nittoor, Board Member and Conference Convenor.
TiE New Jersey extends its sincere gratitude to all speakers, sponsors, partners, volunteers, and attendees whose support and participation made TiEcon New Jersey 2026 a tremendous success.
As New Jersey continues to strengthen its position as a hub for innovation and entrepreneurship, TiE New Jersey remains committed to fostering connections, supporting founders, and building a stronger entrepreneurial ecosystem.
TiE New Jersey is part of the global TiE network dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship through mentoring, networking, education, funding, and community building. TiE-NJ Board of Directors are Diya Mathews (President), Raman Kapur (Chairman), Neetu Randhawa (Executive Director), Badri Nittoor (TieCon Conference Convenor), Dr. Suresh U Kumar, Anjan Lahiri, Raghu Rao, Marc Citron, Pravin Patil, Ashok Krish, Nivedita Candade, Sue Lakhanpal, Srinath Geedipalli and Jyoti Vazirani.
