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 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.
No
Libby Wadle, CEO, J.Crew Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Libby Wadle
CEO
J.Crew Group
Yes
Jason LaRose, CEO, Bombas Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jason LaRose
CEO
Bombas
Yes
Rati Sahi Levesque, President and CEO, The RealReal Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Rati Sahi Levesque
President and CEO
The RealReal
Yes
Melis Del Rey, CEO and Board Director, Supergoop Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Melis Del Rey
CEO and Board Director
Supergoop
Yes
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
Yes
Neil Waller, Cofounder and Co-CEO, Whalar Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Neil Waller
Cofounder and Co-CEO
Whalar Group
No
Paul Dillinger, Head of Global Design Innovation, Levi Strauss & Co. Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Paul Dillinger
Head of Global Design Innovation
Levi Strauss & Co.
Yes
Priscilla Sims Brown, President and CEO, Amalgamated Bank Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Priscilla Sims Brown
President and CEO
Amalgamated Bank
Yes
Michael Huppe, President and CEO, SoundExchange Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Michael Huppe
President and CEO
SoundExchange
Yes
Jeff Marootian, President and CEO, UL Standards & Engagement Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jeff Marootian
President and CEO
UL Standards & Engagement
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
Holly Fraser, Editor-in-Chief of WePresent, VP of Content, WeTransfer Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Holly Fraser
Editor-in-Chief of WePresent, VP of Content
WeTransfer
No
Morra Aarons-Mele, Founder, MHL Partners Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Morra Aarons-Mele
Founder
MHL Partners
No
Alex Amouyel, President and CEO, Newman’s Own Foundation Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Alex Amouyel
President and CEO
Newman’s Own Foundation
Yes
Dan Arellano, Senior Vice President, Capital One Business Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Dan Arellano
Senior Vice President
Capital One Business
Yes
George Arison, Chairman of the Board and CEO, Grindr Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 George Arison
Chairman of the Board and CEO
Grindr
Yes
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
Jeff Beer, Senior Staff Editor, Fast Company Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jeff Beer
Senior Staff Editor
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.