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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

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the future unfolds here

Where Innovation Comes to Life 

4 days of game-changing ideas | nyc, sept. 2026

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INNOVATION FESTIVAL 2026 

Unleash Creativity. Connect.
Inspire Change.

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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Harry McCracken, Global Technology Editor, Fast Company Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Harry McCracken
Global Technology Editor
Fast Company
Yes
Peter McGuinness, CEO, Bel North America Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Peter McGuinness
CEO
Bel North America
Stephanie Mehta, CEO and Chief Content Officer, Mansueto Ventures Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Stephanie Mehta
CEO and Chief Content Officer
Mansueto Ventures
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
Alison Moore, CEO, Chief Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Alison Moore
CEO
Chief
No
Sharon Prince, Founder and CEO, Grace Farms Foundation Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Sharon Prince
Founder and CEO
Grace Farms Foundation
Scott Pulsipher, President, WGU Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Scott Pulsipher
President
WGU
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
No
Wes Schroll, Founder and CEO, Fetch Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Wes Schroll
Founder and CEO
Fetch
No
Jason Schupbach, President, Fashion Institute of Technology Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jason Schupbach
President
Fashion Institute of Technology
No
Stafford Sheehan, CEO, Project Omega Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Stafford Sheehan
CEO
Project Omega
No
Lindsay Shumlas, CEO, Cotopaxi Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Lindsay Shumlas
CEO
Cotopaxi
No
Suzan Song, Psychiatrist, Adviser, Author, Global Collective Institute Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Suzan Song
Psychiatrist, Adviser, Author
Global Collective Institute
No
Hillary Sterling, Executive Chef, Ci Siamo Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Hillary Sterling
Executive Chef
Ci Siamo
No
Dana Suskind, Author, "Human Raised"; Codirector of the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health, University of Chicago Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Dana Suskind
Author, "Human Raised"; Codirector of the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health
University of Chicago
No
Les Szabo, Executive Director and Board Chair, Purpose Pledge Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Les Szabo
Executive Director and Board Chair
Purpose Pledge
No
Wilglory Tanjong, Entrepreneur and Creator, Anima Iris Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Wilglory Tanjong
Entrepreneur and Creator
Anima Iris
Brendan Vaughan, Editor-in-Chief, Fast Company Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Brendan Vaughan
Editor-in-Chief
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
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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