# Event Details - **Event Name**: PortPro DRIVE ($199 is refunded upon arrival) - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 05 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm – Wed, 05 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm - **Event Description**: The drayage industry is changing fast. And AI isn’t five years away — it’s here. Join us for PortPro DRIVE, a high-impact half-day event.About this EventAt PortPro: DRIVE, you’ll hear from industry leaders, dive into practical AI applications, and connect with peers who are already reshaping drayage with technology.This isn’t a giant expo. It’s an intimate gathering designed to spark conversations, deliver hands-on insights, and get you moving forward with AI today.We will refund your $199 ticket when you arrive at the event!We're charging so that we have a good idea of the number of people who will actually attend, so we can plan accordingly. We aren't trying to get money out of you!Why AttendAI Insight: One big-picture session on how AI is transforming drayage.Hands-On Learning: A workshop that goes beyond theory with real-world examples.Networking: Connect with peers and PortPro experts over drinks and bites.Agenda3:00 – 3:30 PM | Arrival + NetworkingKick things off with beverages, small bites, and pre-event networking.3:30 – 3:40 PM | Opening RemarksWelcome and overview of what’s ahead.Speaker: Toni Pisano, CCO @ PortPro3:40 – 4:00 PM | KeynoteDon’t Get Left Behind: How Drayage Companies Are Using AI in 2026AI isn’t a someday tool — it’s already the hire your competitors are making. Learn how forward-thinking carriers are deploying AI now to streamline operations, cut costs, and stay competitive.Speaker: Michael Mecca, CEO @ PortPro4:00 – 5:30 PM | SessionsAI in Action: Solving Real Problems in DrayageZero fluff. See exactly how drayage carriers are applying AI to fix operational challenges, with live demos and case examples from PortPro AI.Speakers: Michael Mecca, CEO @ PortPro and Corey Abbott, Chief Growth Officer @ PortPro5:30 – 7:00 PM | NetworkingConnect with your peers and the PortPro exec team while enjoying drinks, food, and cigars. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newark/portpro-drive-$199-is-refunded-upon-arrival/100001664580498079 - **Event Categories**: business, workshops, exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 199, max: 199, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Newark - **state**: NJ - **country**: United States - **location**: Avenue A - **lat**: 40.71739609999999 - **long**: -74.17879409999999 - **full address**: Avenue A, 194 Vanderpool Street, Newark, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: PortPro DRIVE ($199 is refunded upon arrival) - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/614a8ff4acfd9e98384a29aebd8639150dce27c2956a13c419e098d8cd94bac2-rimg-w1200-h600-dc07172f-gmir.png?v=1759753162 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is PortPro DRIVE ($199 is refunded upon arrival) being held? - **A:** PortPro DRIVE ($199 is refunded upon arrival) takes place on Wed, 05 Nov, 2025 at 03:00 pm to Wed, 05 Nov, 2025 at 07:00 pm at Avenue A, 194 Vanderpool Street, Newark, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing PortPro DRIVE ($199 is refunded upon arrival)? - **A:** PortPro DRIVE ($199 is refunded upon arrival) is organized by PortPro. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** PortPro DRIVE ($199 is refunded upon arrival) is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newark, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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