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 panels 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.
Kc Ifeanyi, Executive Director of Editorial Programming, Fast Company Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Kc Ifeanyi
Executive Director of Editorial Programming
Fast Company
Emre Imamoglu, Cofounder and CEO, Nature's Garden Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Emre Imamoglu
Cofounder and CEO
Nature's Garden
No
Yes
Sam Jordan, Principal and Technology and Computing Lead, Future Today Strategy Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Sam Jordan
Principal and Technology and Computing Lead
Future Today Strategy Group
Yes
Dave Kaplan, EVP of Content Analytics, NBCUniversal Media Group, NBCUniversal Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Dave Kaplan
EVP of Content Analytics, NBCUniversal Media Group
NBCUniversal
No
Chet Kittleson, Cofounder and CEO, Tin Can Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Chet Kittleson
Cofounder and CEO
Tin Can
Yes
Jina Krause-Vilmar, Executive Director, Families and Workers Fund Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jina Krause-Vilmar
Executive Director
Families and Workers Fund
Yes
Rebecca Krauthamer, Cofounder and CEO, QuSecure Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Rebecca Krauthamer
Cofounder and CEO
QuSecure
Yes
Marian Leitner-Waldman, Founder and CEO, Archer Roose Wines Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Marian Leitner-Waldman
Founder and CEO
Archer Roose Wines
Yes
Julien Camirand Lemyre, Cofounder and CEO, Nord Quantique Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Julien Camirand Lemyre
Cofounder and CEO
Nord Quantique
Yes
Lydia Logan, VP of Global Education and Workforce Development, IBM Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Lydia Logan
VP of Global Education and Workforce Development
IBM
No
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
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
No
Yes
Nadya Okamoto, Cofounder and Chief Marketing Officer, Pie Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Nadya Okamoto
Cofounder and Chief Marketing Officer
Pie

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.