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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

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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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Hannah Fried, Cofounder and CEO, All Voting Is Local Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Hannah Fried
Cofounder and CEO
All Voting Is Local
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
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Mike Intrator, CEO, CoreWeave Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Mike Intrator
CEO
CoreWeave
Yes
Anica John, CEO, Everbrook Holdings Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Anica John
CEO
Everbrook Holdings
No
Adeela Johnson, CEO, Béis Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Adeela Johnson
CEO
Béis
Yes
Sam Jordan, Principal and Technology and Computing Lead, Future Today Strategy Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Sam Jordan
Principal and Technology and Computing Lead
Future Today Strategy Group
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
Yes
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
Yes
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
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Brian Kelly, Founder, The Points Guy Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Brian Kelly
Founder
The Points Guy
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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
Yes
Jina Krause-Vilmar, Executive Director, Families and Workers Fund Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jina Krause-Vilmar
Executive Director
Families and Workers Fund

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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