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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

Please welcome Russell Wilson and Sabrina Ionescu

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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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Asa Kalama, Executive of Creative and Interactive Experiences, Walt Disney Imagineering, The Walt Disney Company Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Asa Kalama
Executive of Creative and Interactive Experiences, Walt Disney Imagineering
The Walt Disney Company
No
Athina Kanioura, CEO, LATAM, and Global Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer, PepsiCo Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Athina Kanioura
CEO, LATAM, and Global Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer
PepsiCo
No
Dave Kaplan, EVP of Content Analytics, NBCUniversal Media Group, NBCUniversal Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Dave Kaplan
EVP of Content Analytics, NBCUniversal Media Group
NBCUniversal
No
Brian Kelly, Founder, The Points Guy Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Brian Kelly
Founder
The Points Guy
Tama Kieves, Best-Selling Author and Self-Trust Expert, Tama Kieves International Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Tama Kieves
Best-Selling Author and Self-Trust Expert
Tama Kieves International
No
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
No
Rachel Kornafel, Chief Brand Officer, Union Square Hospitality Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Rachel Kornafel
Chief Brand Officer
Union Square Hospitality Group
No
Jina Krause-Vilmar, Executive Director, Families and Workers Fund Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jina Krause-Vilmar
Executive Director
Families and Workers Fund
No
Rebecca Krauthamer, Cofounder and CEO, QuSecure Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Rebecca Krauthamer
Cofounder and CEO
QuSecure
Shannon LaNier, Moderator, Fast Company Custom Studio Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Shannon LaNier
Moderator
Fast Company Custom Studio
No
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
No
Marian Leitner-Waldman, Founder and CEO, Archer Roose Wines Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Marian Leitner-Waldman
Founder and CEO
Archer Roose Wines
Chris Leong, Vice President of Interiors, MillerKnoll Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Chris Leong
Vice President of Interiors
MillerKnoll
No
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
Sarah Liang, SVP of Growth Accelerators, L’Oréal USA Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Sarah Liang
SVP of Growth Accelerators
L’Oréal USA
Greg Lindsay, Moderator, Fast Company Custom Studio Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Greg Lindsay
Moderator
Fast Company Custom Studio
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
No
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

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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