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.
Yes
Jeff Marootian, President and CEO, UL Standards & Engagement Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jeff Marootian
President and CEO
UL Standards & Engagement
Yes
Sabrina Martucci Johnson, President and CEO, Daré Bioscience Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Sabrina Martucci Johnson
President and CEO
Daré Bioscience
No
Phil McCartney, Chief Innovation, Design, and Product Officer, Nike Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Phil McCartney
Chief Innovation, Design, and Product Officer
Nike
Harry McCracken, Global Technology Editor, Fast Company Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Harry McCracken
Global Technology Editor
Fast Company
Yes
Kirk McDonald, CEO, Sundial Media & Technology Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Kirk McDonald
CEO
Sundial Media & Technology Group
Yes
Natalie McGrath, VP of Global Marketing and Growth, PayPal Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Natalie McGrath
VP of Global Marketing and Growth
PayPal
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
Yes
Jaime Montemayor, Chief Digital, Technology, and Transformation Officer, General Mills Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jaime Montemayor
Chief Digital, Technology, and Transformation Officer
General Mills
No
Yes
Ziv Navoth, Chief Product Officer, Napster Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Ziv Navoth
Chief Product Officer
Napster
No
Leslie Odom Jr., Vocalist, Songwriter, Author, and Actor,  Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Leslie Odom Jr.
Vocalist, Songwriter, Author, and Actor
Yes
Michael Obradovitch, VP of Strategy and Partnerships, Data Centers, Ecolab Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Michael Obradovitch
VP of Strategy and Partnerships, Data Centers
Ecolab
Jonathan Ojany, Chief Financial and Operating Officer, Convene Hospitality Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jonathan Ojany
Chief Financial and Operating Officer
Convene Hospitality Group
Yes
Nadya Okamoto, Cofounder and Chief Marketing Officer, Pie Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Nadya Okamoto
Cofounder and Chief Marketing Officer
Pie
Yes
Shizu Okusa, Founder and CEO, Apothékary Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Shizu Okusa
Founder and CEO
Apothékary
Justine Palefsky, Cofounder and CEO, Kindred Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Justine Palefsky
Cofounder and CEO
Kindred
Yes
Drew Panayiotou, Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer, Keurig Dr Pepper Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Drew Panayiotou
Chief Marketing and Innovation Officer
Keurig Dr Pepper
Yes
Billy Parks, Head of Fox Creator Studios, Fox Entertainment Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Billy Parks
Head of Fox Creator Studios
Fox Entertainment

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.