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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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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.

speakers

Hear from the inspiring luminaries and influential leaders shaping the future of technology, business, and innovation.
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Joseph Krause, Cofounder and CEO, Radical AI Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Joseph Krause
Cofounder and CEO
Radical AI
John Maeda, CVP Engineering, GitHub and CoreAI Design, Microsoft Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 John Maeda
CVP Engineering, GitHub and CoreAI Design
Microsoft
Andrew Magyar, Cofounder and Chief Technology Officer, Capra Biosciences Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Andrew Magyar
Cofounder and Chief Technology Officer
Capra Biosciences
Yes
Marc Makowski, SVP of Innovation, Adidas Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Marc Makowski
SVP of Innovation
Adidas
Mita Mallick, WSJ Best-Selling Author and Workplace Strategist, Hay House Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Mita Mallick
WSJ Best-Selling Author and Workplace Strategist
Hay House
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
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, Vice President (Industry); Founding Director, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; Energy Technologies Initiative, University of Chicago Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Shirley Meng
Vice President (Industry); Founding Director
Nanyang Technological University, Singapore; Energy Technologies Initiative, University of Chicago
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
Alison Moore, CEO, Chief Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Alison Moore
CEO
Chief
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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

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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