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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

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Top Leaders.
3 Stages.

Insights from the leaders of Walmart, Qualcomm, Blizzard, ESPN, and more

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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 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.
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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
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
Spencer Rascoff, CEO, Match Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Spencer Rascoff
CEO
Match Group
Yes
Dave Ritterbush, CEO, Califia Farms Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Dave Ritterbush
CEO
Califia Farms
Yes
Sherry Sanger, EVP of Strategy and Marketing, Penske Transportation Solutions Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Sherry Sanger
EVP of Strategy and Marketing
Penske Transportation Solutions
Yes
Deirdre Schifeling, Chief Political and Advocacy Officer, ACLU Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Deirdre Schifeling
Chief Political and Advocacy Officer
ACLU
Yes
Robert Schildhouse, CEO of Direct to Consumer, BBC Studios Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Robert Schildhouse
CEO of Direct to Consumer
BBC Studios
Yes
Danielle Schmelkin, Chief Information Officer, J.Crew Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Danielle Schmelkin
Chief Information Officer
J.Crew Group
No
Wes Schroll, Founder and CEO, Fetch Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Wes Schroll
Founder and CEO
Fetch
No
Jason Schupbach, President, Fashion Institute of Technology Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jason Schupbach
President
Fashion Institute of Technology
No
Stafford Sheehan, CEO, Project Omega Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Stafford Sheehan
CEO
Project Omega
No
Lindsay Shumlas, CEO, Cotopaxi Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Lindsay Shumlas
CEO
Cotopaxi
Yes
Joon Silverstein, Chief Marketing Officer, Coach Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Joon Silverstein
Chief Marketing Officer
Coach
No
Suzan Song, Psychiatrist, Adviser, Author, Global Collective Institute Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Suzan Song
Psychiatrist, Adviser, Author
Global Collective Institute
No
Hillary Sterling, Executive Chef, Ci Siamo Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Hillary Sterling
Executive Chef
Ci Siamo
Yes
Melanie Subin, Chief Client Officer, Future Today Strategy Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Melanie Subin
Chief Client Officer
Future Today Strategy Group
No
Dana Suskind, Author, "Human Raised"; Codirector of the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health, University of Chicago Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Dana Suskind
Author, "Human Raised"; Codirector of the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health
University of Chicago

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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