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 talks 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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Sara Adams, Chief Communications Officer, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Sara Adams
Chief Communications Officer
Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose
No
Ziad Ahmed, VP, Head of Next Gen, United Talent Agency Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Ziad Ahmed
VP, Head of Next Gen
United Talent Agency
Jozy Altidore, Former U.S. Soccer Star, Entrepreneur, and Investor, Sogility Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jozy Altidore
Former U.S. Soccer Star, Entrepreneur, and Investor
Sogility
No
Alex Amouyel, President and CEO, Newman’s Own Foundation Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Alex Amouyel
President and CEO
Newman’s Own Foundation
Jim Andrew, EVP and Chief Sustainability Officer, PepsiCo Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jim Andrew
EVP and Chief Sustainability Officer
PepsiCo
No
Dan Arellano, Senior Vice President, Capital One Business Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Dan Arellano
Senior Vice President
Capital One Business
No
George Arison, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Grindr Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 George Arison
Chairman of the Board and CEO
Grindr
Ronny Baccus, Chief Engineer, NASA’s Orion Program Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Ronny Baccus
Chief Engineer
NASA’s Orion Program
Ben Baer, SVP and Executive Editor, Fast Company Custom Studio Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Ben Baer
SVP and Executive Editor
Fast Company Custom Studio
Amit Bajaj, President, North America, Tata Consultancy Services Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Amit Bajaj
President, North America
Tata Consultancy Services
No
Mark Barrocas, CEO, SharkNinja Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Mark Barrocas
CEO
SharkNinja
No
Andrew Beebe, Managing Director, Obvious Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Andrew Beebe
Managing Director
Obvious
Fran Bell, EVP and Chief Technology Officer, The Home Depot Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Fran Bell
EVP and Chief Technology Officer
The Home Depot
Paula Berg, VP of Brand and Corporate Marketing, HPE Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Paula Berg
VP of Brand and Corporate Marketing
HPE
Jill Bernstein, Editorial Director, Fast Company Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jill Bernstein
Editorial Director
Fast Company
Rachana Bhide, Moderator, Fast Company Custom Studio Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Rachana Bhide
Moderator
Fast Company Custom Studio
Amy Bonitatibus, Chief Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer, PayPal Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Amy Bonitatibus
Chief Corporate Affairs and Communications Officer
PayPal
No
Chris Braden, Cofounder and Chief Creative Officer, Public Address Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Chris Braden
Cofounder and Chief Creative Officer
Public Address
Morgan Brady, Executive Director, Community and Membership, Fast Company Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Morgan Brady
Executive Director, Community and Membership
Fast Company
Bob Bronzo, Finance Manager, Fast Company Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Bob Bronzo
Finance Manager
Fast Company

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.