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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Campbell Brown, Cofounder and CEO, Forum AI Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Campbell Brown
Cofounder and CEO
Forum AI
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Scott Brown, Founder and CEO, Second Rodeo Productions Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Scott Brown
Founder and CEO
Second Rodeo Productions
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Liz Buchanan, President of North America, NielsenIQ Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Liz Buchanan
President of North America
NielsenIQ
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Jake Bullock, Cofounder and CEO, Cann Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jake Bullock
Cofounder and CEO
Cann
Enda Cahill, Co-Founder & COO, Sequence Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Enda Cahill
Co-Founder & COO
Sequence
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Julien Camirand Lemyre, Cofounder and CEO, Nord Quantique Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Julien Camirand Lemyre
Cofounder and CEO
Nord Quantique
Christine Campigotto, Senior Director of Policy Impact and Operations, Lyft Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Christine Campigotto
Senior Director of Policy Impact and Operations
Lyft
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Carson Caprara, Chief Product Officer, Brooks Running Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Carson Caprara
Chief Product Officer
Brooks Running
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Cesar Carvalho, Cofounder and CEO, Wellhub Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Cesar Carvalho
Cofounder and CEO
Wellhub
Jessica Cauttero, National Director, Private Events, Bonsai Bar Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jessica Cauttero
National Director, Private Events
Bonsai Bar
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Sachin Chaudhry, Founder and CEO; Ashoka Fellow, TrustCircle Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Sachin Chaudhry
Founder and CEO; Ashoka Fellow
TrustCircle
Nick Cherukuri, Founder and CEO, ThirdEye Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Nick Cherukuri
Founder and CEO
ThirdEye
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Richard Christiansen, Founder, Flamingo Estate Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Richard Christiansen
Founder
Flamingo Estate
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Jason Cieslak, Global President, Siegel+Gale Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jason Cieslak
Global President
Siegel+Gale
Morgan Clendaniel, Executive Editor, Digital, Fast Company Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Morgan Clendaniel
Executive Editor, Digital
Fast Company
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Elyse Cohen, Chief Impact Officer of Rare Beauty, President of Rare Impact Fund, Rare Beauty Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Elyse Cohen
Chief Impact Officer of Rare Beauty, President of Rare Impact Fund
Rare Beauty
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Susan Coleman, Author, Speaker and Host, Collaborative Hardball Podcast, susancoleman.global Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Susan Coleman
Author, Speaker and Host, Collaborative Hardball Podcast
susancoleman.global
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Carrie Cobb, Chief Data and AI Officer, Blackbaud Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Carrie Cobb
Chief Data and AI Officer
Blackbaud
John Conlin, SVP of Food and Beverage Merchandising, Target Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 John Conlin
SVP of Food and Beverage Merchandising
Target
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Cherien Dabis, Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker and Actress, Visibility Films Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Cherien Dabis
Emmy-Nominated Filmmaker and Actress
Visibility Films

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.