SEPTEMBER 14-17, 2026 | NYC

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.
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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
Yes
Alex Amouyel, President and CEO, Newman’s Own Foundation Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Alex Amouyel
President and CEO
Newman’s Own Foundation
No
Andrew Beebe, Managing Director, Obvious Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Andrew Beebe
Managing Director
Obvious
Yes
Michael Huppe, President and CEO, SoundExchange Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Michael Huppe
President and CEO
SoundExchange
Yes
Art Levy, Chief Business Officer, Brex Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Art Levy
Chief Business Officer
Brex
Yes
Simon Kim, Founder and CEO, Gracious Hospitality Management Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Simon Kim
Founder and CEO
Gracious Hospitality Management
No
Chet Kittleson, Cofounder and CEO, Tin Can Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Chet Kittleson
Cofounder and CEO
Tin Can
Yes
Yih-Han Ma, Cofounder and CEO, Hint Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Yih-Han Ma
Cofounder and CEO
Hint
Yes
Jeff Marootian, President and CEO, UL Standards & Engagement Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jeff Marootian
President and CEO
UL Standards & Engagement
Yes
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
Sharon Prince, Founder and CEO, Grace Farms Foundation Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Sharon Prince
Founder and CEO
Grace Farms Foundation
No
Wes Schroll, Founder and CEO, Fetch Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Wes Schroll
Founder and CEO
Fetch
Yes
Reshma Saujani, Founder and CEO, Moms First Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Reshma Saujani
Founder and CEO
Moms First
Yes
Stafford Sheehan, CEO, Project Omega Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Stafford Sheehan
CEO
Project Omega
Yes
Lindsay Shumlas, CEO, Cotopaxi Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Lindsay Shumlas
CEO
Cotopaxi
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

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.