ProPulse
Welcome to the Era of Workforce Intelligence
SEPTEMBER 30th 2026, Chicago
What is ProPulse?
ProPulse is ProGlove’s flagship industry event - a platform where operations leaders, IT decision-makers, and innovation pioneers come together to shape the future of frontline work.First hosted at BMW Welt in Munich, ProPulse featured keynote speakers from Mercedes-Benz, Ford, DHL, and McKinsey & Company, and became the home of the ProGlove Industry Award.
Focused on real-world transformation, AI, automation, and workforce performance, ProPulse brings together those driving meaningful change across logistics, manufacturing, and retail.2026 marks the first U.S. edition - in Chicago.
Meet experts from:
ProPulse Speakers 2025
Jörn Herrmann
Senior Expert | Manufacturing and Supply Chain Practice
Digital Warehouse:From Vision to Value
Dr. Karsten Schwarz
CEO DPD Deutschland GmbH | Cluster DACH
Delivering the Future: How Human-Centered Logistics Drives Competitive Advantage
Nathan Gruber
Co-Founder & CEO | Manex.ai
Why quality control can only be efficient when thought from development to customer
Dr. Philipp Hüning
Co-Founder & CEO | Logistikbude
Load Carriers - UnderestimatedHeroes Of Logistics
Robert Lillquist
Production Team Manager | Ford
Revolutionizing Mobility: Ford BlueOval City’s Blueprint for Next-Gen Electric Innovation
Alexander Kottke
Head of Logistics Planning | Mercedes-Benz Düsseldorf Plant
Transforming Shopfloor Logistics at the Mercedes-Benz Düsseldorf Plant
Julian Wadephul
CEO and Co-Founder | enabl Technologies
Autonomous Materialhandling reimagined as a Service. With a human touch.
Gregor Kolls
Co-Founder & CEO | Filics
Autonomous Pallet Transport, Reinvented
ProPulse 2026 Agenda:
- 14:00 – 15:00 | Arrival & Networking Walk-In
- 15:00 – 15:25 | Welcome & Opening Remarks
- 15:25 – 15:45 | Keynote 1 (To be revealed)
- 15:45 – 16:15 | The ProPulse Trend Radar – Startups Shaping the Future (To be revealed)
- 16:15 – 16:30 | ProGlove Founder Talk
- 16:30 – 17:15 | Coffee Break & Exploration
- 17:15 – 18:15 | Keynotes: Deep Dives into Applied Innovation (To be revealed)
- 18:15 – 18:30 | ProPulse Award Ceremony
- 18:30 – 22:00 | Evening Experience: ProPulse Connect
ProPulse Awards 2026
Workforce Intelligence Leader of the Year
ProPulse Award 2026
NextGen Solution Award
ProPulse Award 2026
The ProPulse Awards celebrate innovation that drives smarter, safer, and more connected frontline work. We honor standout customers with the Workforce Intelligence Leader of the Year, and rising startups with the NextGen Solution Award. Join us as we spotlight real impact and reveal the winners live on stage.
ProPulse Award Winners 2025
