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.
Amy Farley, Executive Editor, Fast Company Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Amy Farley
Executive Editor
Fast Company
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
Yes
Hannah Fried, Cofounder and CEO, All Voting Is Local Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Hannah Fried
Cofounder and CEO
All Voting Is Local
Yes
Ali Furman, Consumer Markets Industry Leader, PwC Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Ali Furman
Consumer Markets Industry Leader
PwC
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
Aerin Glazer, Founder, Tilt Beauty Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Aerin Glazer
Founder
Tilt Beauty
Yes
Nelson Griggs, President, Head of Capital Access Platforms Division, Nasdaq Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Nelson Griggs
President, Head of Capital Access Platforms Division
Nasdaq
Liana Guzmán, CEO, Folx Health Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Liana Guzmán
CEO
Folx Health
Jon Goss, CEO, The Lighthouse, part of Whalar Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jon Goss
CEO
The Lighthouse, part of Whalar Group
Yes
Sim Gulati, Cofounder and CEO, Everbloom Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Sim Gulati
Cofounder and CEO
Everbloom
Yes
Phillip Haid, Founder and CEO, Public Inc. Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Phillip Haid
Founder and CEO
Public Inc.
Yes
Megan Healy, Chief of Talent and Workforce Strategy, VEDP Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Megan Healy
Chief of Talent and Workforce Strategy
VEDP
Yes
Melanie Hilton, SVP of Customer Success, GS1 US Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Melanie Hilton
SVP of Customer Success
GS1 US
Yes
Michael Huppe, President and CEO, SoundExchange Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Michael Huppe
President and CEO
SoundExchange
Kc Ifeanyi, Executive Director of Editorial Programming, Fast Company Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Kc Ifeanyi
Executive Director of Editorial Programming
Fast Company
Emre Imamoglu, Cofounder and CEO, Nature's Garden Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Emre Imamoglu
Cofounder and CEO
Nature's Garden
Leena Jain, Chief Marketing Officer, Canyon Ranch Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Leena Jain
Chief Marketing Officer
Canyon Ranch
Yes
Anica John, CEO, Everbrook Holdings Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Anica John
CEO
Everbrook Holdings
No

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.