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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

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.

The Ultimate Experience for Every Innovator 

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Ideas That Move the World Forward 

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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Paul Carmichael, Chef and Partner, Kabawa and Bar Kabawa Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Paul Carmichael
Chef and Partner
Kabawa and Bar Kabawa
Yes
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
Yes
Nneka Nurse, Founder and CEO, Best Dressed Plate Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Nneka Nurse
Founder and CEO
Best Dressed Plate
Yes
Morgan Wiley Howland, VP of Digital Innovation, Union Square Hospitality Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Morgan Wiley Howland
VP of Digital Innovation
Union Square Hospitality Group
Yes
Hillary Sterling, Executive Chef, Ci Siamo Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Hillary Sterling
Executive Chef
Ci Siamo
Yes
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
Yes
Rachel Kornafel, Chief Brand Officer, Union Square Hospitality Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Rachel Kornafel
Chief Brand Officer
Union Square Hospitality Group
Yes
Wes Schroll, Founder and CEO, Fetch Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Wes Schroll
Founder and CEO
Fetch
No
Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, ESPN Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jimmy Pitaro
Chairman
ESPN
No
Dan Lin, Chairman of Film, Netflix Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Dan Lin
Chairman of Film
Netflix
No
Cristiano Amon, President and CEO, Qualcomm Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Cristiano Amon
President and CEO
Qualcomm
No
Sharon Prince, Founder and CEO, Grace Farms Foundation Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Sharon Prince
Founder and CEO
Grace Farms Foundation
No
Mike Intrator, CEO, CoreWeave Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Mike Intrator
CEO
CoreWeave
No
Adeela Johnson, CEO, Béis Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Adeela Johnson
CEO
Béis
No
Andrew Beebe, Managing Director, Obvious Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Andrew Beebe
Managing Director
Obvious
No
Chet Kittleson, Cofounder and CEO, Tin Can Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Chet Kittleson
Cofounder and CEO
Tin Can
No
Suzan Song, Psychiatrist, Adviser, Author, Global Collective Institute Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Suzan Song
Psychiatrist, Adviser, Author
Global Collective Institute
No
Khozema Shipchandler, CEO, Twilio Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Khozema Shipchandler
CEO
Twilio
No
Jason Schupbach, President, Fashion Institute of Technology Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jason Schupbach
President
Fashion Institute of Technology
No
Morra Aarons-Mele, Founder, MHL Partners Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Morra Aarons-Mele
Founder
MHL Partners

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 nvidia tencent jpmorgan chase anthropic openai microsoft nvidia tencent jpmorgan chase anthropic openai
amazon lvmh figma stripe chime netflix doordash amazon lvmh figma stripe chime netflix doordash
lululemon skims pfizer general motors canva common energy lululemon skims pfizer general motors canva common energy
microsoft nvidia tencent microsoft nvidia tencent
jpmorgan chase anthropic openai jpmorgan chase anthropic openai
amazon lvmh figma stripe amazon lvmh figma stripe
chime netflix doordash lululemon chime netflix doordash lululemon
skims pfizer general motors skims pfizer general motors
canva common energy canva common energy

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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