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SEPTEMBER 14-17, 2026 | NYC
SEPTEMBER 14-17, 2026 | NYC
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Fast Company Innovation Festival 2026 | NYC Sept 14-17

Stars Head to the Main Stage

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Top Leaders.
3 Stages.

Learn from the minds behind Walmart, Blizzard, ESPN, OnlyFans, and CoreWeave

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the future unfolds here

Where Innovation Comes to Life 

4 days of game-changing ideas | nyc, sept. 2026

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INNOVATION FESTIVAL 2026 

Unleash Creativity. Connect.
Inspire Change.

WHAT IS THE INNOVATION FESTIVAL?

Four days of innovation and insight brought to you by the influential leaders, innovative companies, and creative thinkers working to design the future. From thought-provoking talks to behind-the-scenes company tours, there’s something for everyone.

speakers

Hear from the inspiring luminaries and influential leaders shaping the future of technology, business, and innovation.
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Yih-Han Ma, Cofounder and CEO, Hint Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Yih-Han Ma
Cofounder and CEO
Hint
Yes
Joseph Krause, Cofounder and CEO, Radical AI Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Joseph Krause
Cofounder and CEO
Radical AI
Yes
Sabrina Martucci Johnson, President and CEO, Daré Bioscience Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Sabrina Martucci Johnson
President and CEO
Daré Bioscience
Harry McCracken, Global Technology Editor, Fast Company Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Harry McCracken
Global Technology Editor
Fast Company
Yes
Kirk McDonald, CEO, Sundial Media & Technology Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Kirk McDonald
CEO
Sundial Media & Technology Group
Yes
Natalie McGrath, VP of Global Marketing and Growth, PayPal Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Natalie McGrath
VP of Global Marketing and Growth
PayPal
Stephanie Mehta, CEO and Chief Content Officer, Mansueto Ventures Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Stephanie Mehta
CEO and Chief Content Officer
Mansueto Ventures
No
Shirley Meng, Director of Energy Transition Network, Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Shirley Meng
Director of Energy Transition Network
Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth
Yes
Ziv Navoth, Chief Product Officer, Napster Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Ziv Navoth
Chief Product Officer
Napster
Yes
Nadya Okamoto, Cofounder and Chief Marketing Officer, Pie Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Nadya Okamoto
Cofounder and Chief Marketing Officer
Pie
Yes
Shizu Okusa, Founder and CEO, Apothékary Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Shizu Okusa
Founder and CEO
Apothékary
Yes
Drew Panayiotou, Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer, Keurig Dr Pepper Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Drew Panayiotou
Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer
Keurig Dr Pepper
Yes
Billy Parks, Head of Fox Creator Studios, Fox Entertainment Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Billy Parks
Head of Fox Creator Studios
Fox Entertainment
No
Sharon Prince, Founder and CEO, Grace Farms Foundation Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Sharon Prince
Founder and CEO
Grace Farms Foundation
Scott Pulsipher, President, WGU Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Scott Pulsipher
President
WGU
Yes
Mike Quinn, Managing Director and Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Mike Quinn
Managing Director and Senior Partner
Boston Consulting Group
Yes
Katie Rae, Managing Partner and CEO, Engine Ventures Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Katie Rae
Managing Partner and CEO
Engine Ventures
Yes
Christina Richardson, Director, Screenwriter, and Founder, C. Rich Media, Bronx Film Initiative (Nonprofit) Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Christina Richardson
Director, Screenwriter, and Founder
C. Rich Media, Bronx Film Initiative (Nonprofit)
Yes
Dave Ritterbush, CEO, Califia Farms Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Dave Ritterbush
CEO
Califia Farms
Yes
Omar Sabré, Cofounder and Creative Director, Maison de Sabré Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Omar Sabré
Cofounder and Creative Director
Maison de Sabré

what we explore

EMERGING TECHNOLOGY

The breakthroughs reshaping business, creativity, and everyday life.

LEADERSHIP AND THE FUTURE OF BUSINESS

How today’s most influential leaders navigate transformation.

CREATIVITY, CULTURE, AND BRAND

Where design, storytelling, and culture drive innovation.

THE HUMAN SIDE OF INNOVATION

Ideas shaping how people work, live, and thrive.

ATTENDEES SAY IT BEST

“The Fast Company Innovation Festival is an epic, immersive experience. You get hands-on, practical insights from approachable, collaborative leaders who are living the definition of innovation."

-John patton, ceo, street charity
Dine at some of New York City’s most innovative restaurants with Taste of Innovation, featuring inspired menus, intimate conversations, and the creative spirit of the city’s top culinary minds.
Fast Tracks are a rare opportunity to go behind the scenes at New York City’s most innovative companies.
Trailblazers and leaders on stage bringing the most intriguing stories of innovation, creativity, and leadership to life. Hear from the voices shaping our future across more than 100 sessions.
From the kickoff party to the closing party and everything in between, make meaningful connections throughout the week.
Immerse yourself in hands-on workshops and labs discovering the breakthrough ideas, tools, and technologies that are shaping what’s next.

COMPANIES THAT HAVE ATTENDED

microsoft amazon google meta platforms NVIDIA IBM SAP ADOBE microsoft amazon google meta platforms NVIDIA IBM SAP ADOBE
salesforce tencent walmart The Coca-Cola Company PepsiCo Unilever Chipotle Mexican Grill LVMH salesforce tencent walmart The Coca-Cola Company PepsiCo Unilever Chipotle Mexican Grill LVMH
Gucci Ralph Lauren Chanel lululemon Netflix NBCUniversal Paramount Global Interpublic Group WPP Gucci Ralph Lauren Chanel lululemon Netflix NBCUniversal Paramount Global Interpublic Group WPP
microsoft amazon google microsoft amazon google
meta platforms NVIDIA IBM meta platforms NVIDIA IBM
SAP ADOBE Salesforce Tencent Walmart SAP ADOBE Salesforce Tencent Walmart
The Coca-Cola Company PepsiCo Unilever Chipotle Mexican Grill The Coca-Cola Company PepsiCo Unilever Chipotle Mexican Grill
LVMH Gucci Ralph Lauren Chanel LVMH Gucci Ralph Lauren Chanel
lululemon Netflix NBCUniversal lululemon Netflix NBCUniversal
Paramount Global Interpublic Group WPP Paramount Global Interpublic Group WPP

ONE HUB. CITYWIDE EXPERIENCES.

The Fast Company Innovation Festival spans New York City with one central hub and experiences across the city.

THE HUB AT CONVENE

225 Liberty St., Downtown Manhattan
The Innovation Festival home base. Every panel, workshop, activation, and networking moment, all in one space.
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ACROSS THE CITY

Beyond the hub, the festival spills into the city itself for unmatched experiences. Fast Tracks take you directly inside the companies reshaping industries. Taste of Innovation dinners put you at the table with the people making it happen.
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Build Your Authority and Community

Connect with a community of senior executives to amplify your influence and build your network. As a member of the Fast Company Executive Board, you’ll master the art of thought leadership alongside other innovative leaders.
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Lead the Conversations That Matter

Join a global collective of C-suite executives dedicated to solving the world’s most pressing challenges through collaborative innovation. Amplify your thought leadership and forge high-level connections at exclusive live events and strategic roundtables throughout the year.
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