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.
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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, SVP, Capital One Business, Capital One Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Dan Arellano
SVP, Capital One Business
Capital One
No
Andrew Beebe, Managing Director, Obvious Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Andrew Beebe
Managing Director
Obvious
Yes
Jason Cieslak, Global President, Siegel+Gale Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jason Cieslak
Global President
Siegel+Gale
Yes
Brooke Ellis, Chief Design Officer, Block Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Brooke Ellis
Chief Design Officer
Block
Yes
Emily Galloway, Senior Director of Product Design, Spotify Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Emily Galloway
Senior Director of Product Design
Spotify
No
Piera Gelardi, Cofounder and CEO; Cofounder, NoomaLooma; Refinery29, 29Rooms Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Piera Gelardi
Cofounder and CEO; Cofounder
NoomaLooma; Refinery29, 29Rooms
No
Yih-Han Ma, Cofounder and CEO, Hint Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Yih-Han Ma
Cofounder and CEO
Hint
No
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
Art Levy, Chief Business Officer, Brex Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Art Levy
Chief Business Officer
Brex
Yes
Peter McGuinness, CEO, Bel North America Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Peter McGuinness
CEO
Bel North America
No
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
No
Sharon Prince, Founder and CEO, Grace Farms Foundation Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Sharon Prince
Founder and CEO
Grace Farms Foundation
No
Reshma Saujani, Founder and CEO, Moms First Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Reshma Saujani
Founder and CEO
Moms First
Yes
Deirdre Schifeling, Chief Political and Advocacy Officer, ACLU Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Deirdre Schifeling
Chief Political and Advocacy Officer
ACLU
Yes
Danielle Schmelkin, Chief Information Officer, J.Crew Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Danielle Schmelkin
Chief Information Officer
J.Crew Group

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.