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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 Star-Studded Lineup Keeps Growing

Russell Wilson & Bob the Drag Queen Take the Stage

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Two Athletic Powerhouses Join Us

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TAKE A SEAT AT THE TASTE OF INNOVATION TABLE

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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.

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Hear from the inspiring luminaries and influential leaders shaping the future of technology, business, and innovation.
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Rebecca Krauthamer, Cofounder and CEO, QuSecure Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Rebecca Krauthamer
Cofounder and CEO
QuSecure
Yes
Jason LaRose, CEO, Bombas Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jason LaRose
CEO
Bombas
Kyle Laughlin, Executive of R&D, Technology, and Engineering, Walt Disney Imagineering, The Walt Disney Company Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Kyle Laughlin
Executive of R&D, Technology, and Engineering, Walt Disney Imagineering
The Walt Disney Company
Yes
Marian Leitner-Waldman, Founder and CEO, Archer Roose Wines Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Marian Leitner-Waldman
Founder and CEO
Archer Roose Wines
Cara Loeys, VP and Industry Adviser, CPG and Food and Beverage, Circana Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Cara Loeys
VP and Industry Adviser, CPG and Food and Beverage
Circana
Yes
Adam Lewis, Founder; GM of Talent and Workforce Management, Apploi; Viventium Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Adam Lewis
Founder; GM of Talent and Workforce Management
Apploi; Viventium
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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
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Joseph Krause, Cofounder and CEO, Radical AI Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Joseph Krause
Cofounder and CEO
Radical AI
Andrew Magyar, Cofounder and Chief Technology Officer, Capra Biosciences Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Andrew Magyar
Cofounder and Chief Technology Officer
Capra Biosciences
Mita Mallick, WSJ Best-Selling Author and Workplace Strategist, Hay House Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Mita Mallick
WSJ Best-Selling Author and Workplace Strategist
Hay House
Yes
Jeff Marootian, President and CEO, UL Standards & Engagement Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jeff Marootian
President and CEO
UL Standards & Engagement
Yes
Sabrina Martucci Johnson, President and CEO, Daré Bioscience Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Sabrina Martucci Johnson
President and CEO
Daré Bioscience
No
Phil McCartney, Chief Innovation, Design, and Product Officer, Nike Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Phil McCartney
Chief Innovation, Design, and Product Officer
Nike
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
Yes
Peter McGuinness, CEO, Bel North America Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Peter McGuinness
CEO
Bel North America
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

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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