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

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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Martha Stewart, Cofounder, Entrepreneur, and Author, Hint Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Martha Stewart
Cofounder, Entrepreneur, and Author
Hint
No
Elizabeth Banks, Co-Owner and Chief Creative Officer, Archer Roose Wines Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Elizabeth Banks
Co-Owner and Chief Creative Officer
Archer Roose Wines
No
Leslie Odom Jr., Vocalist, Songwriter, Author, and Actor,  Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Leslie Odom Jr.
Vocalist, Songwriter, Author, and Actor
Yes
Bill Ackman, CEO, Pershing Square Capital Management Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Bill Ackman
CEO
Pershing Square Capital Management
No
Johanna Faries, President, Blizzard Entertainment Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Johanna Faries
President
Blizzard Entertainment
No
Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, ESPN Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jimmy Pitaro
Chairman
ESPN
No
Mike Intrator, CEO, CoreWeave Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Mike Intrator
CEO
CoreWeave
Yes
Spencer Rascoff, CEO, Match Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Spencer Rascoff
CEO
Match Group
Yes
Keily Blair, CEO, OnlyFans Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Keily Blair
CEO
OnlyFans
Yes
Athina Kanioura, CEO, LATAM, and Global Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, PepsiCo Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Athina Kanioura
CEO, LATAM, and Global Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer
PepsiCo
Yes
David Guggina, President and CEO, Walmart U.S. Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 David Guggina
President and CEO
Walmart U.S.
No
Reshma Saujani, Founder and CEO, Moms First Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Reshma Saujani
Founder and CEO
Moms First
Yes
Neri Oxman, CEO, Oxman Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Neri Oxman
CEO
Oxman
No
Everette Taylor, CEO, Kickstarter Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Everette Taylor
CEO
Kickstarter
No
Yes
Joon Silverstein, Chief Marketing Officer, Coach Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Joon Silverstein
Chief Marketing Officer
Coach
No
Lindsay Shumlas, CEO, Cotopaxi Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Lindsay Shumlas
CEO
Cotopaxi
Yes
Alphonzo Terrell, Founder and CEO, Spill Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Alphonzo Terrell
Founder and CEO
Spill
No
Brian Kelly, Founder, The Points Guy Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Brian Kelly
Founder
The Points Guy
No
Laura Rutledge, "Monday Night Football" Reporter, NFL/College Football Host, ESPN Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Laura Rutledge
"Monday Night Football" Reporter, NFL/College Football Host
ESPN

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

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.

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.

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.

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.