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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

Please welcome Russell Wilson and Sabrina Ionescu

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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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Asahi Pompey, Global Head of Corporate Engagement, Goldman Sachs Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Asahi Pompey
Global Head of Corporate Engagement
Goldman Sachs
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
Yes
Mike Quinn, Managing Director and Senior Partner, Boston Consulting Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Mike Quinn
Managing Director and Senior Partner
Boston Consulting Group
Yes
Katie Rae, Managing Partner and CEO, Engine Ventures Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Katie Rae
Managing Partner and CEO
Engine Ventures
Yes
Christina Richardson, Director, Screenwriter, and Founder, C. Rich Media, Bronx Film Initiative (Nonprofit) Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Christina Richardson
Director, Screenwriter, and Founder
C. Rich Media, Bronx Film Initiative (Nonprofit)
Kate Ridley, Chief Brand Officer, Stanley 1913 Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Kate Ridley
Chief Brand Officer
Stanley 1913
Yes
Dave Ritterbush, CEO, Califia Farms Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Dave Ritterbush
CEO
Califia Farms
Michelle Rogan, Professor of Strategy, SaÑ—d Business School, University of Oxford Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Michelle Rogan
Professor of Strategy
SaÑ—d Business School, University of Oxford
No
Laura Rutledge, "Monday Night Football" Reporter, NFL/College Football Host, ESPN Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Laura Rutledge
"Monday Night Football" Reporter, NFL/College Football Host
ESPN
Lindsay Ryan, Senior Director of Client Success, Wellhub Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Lindsay Ryan
Senior Director of Client Success
Wellhub
Yes
Omar Sabré, Cofounder and Creative Director, Maison de Sabré Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Omar Sabré
Cofounder and Creative Director
Maison de Sabré
Yes
Rati Sahi Levesque, President and CEO, The RealReal Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Rati Sahi Levesque
President and CEO
The RealReal
Yes
Sherry Sanger, EVP of Strategy and Marketing, Penske Transportation Solutions Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Sherry Sanger
EVP of Strategy and Marketing
Penske Transportation Solutions
Yes
Priscilla Sims Brown, President and CEO, Amalgamated Bank Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Priscilla Sims Brown
President and CEO
Amalgamated Bank
Yes
Sean Sherman, Founder and CEO, NATIFS and the Sioux Chef Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Sean Sherman
Founder and CEO
NATIFS and the Sioux Chef
Yes
Deirdre Schifeling, Chief Political and Advocacy Officer, ACLU Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Deirdre Schifeling
Chief Political and Advocacy Officer
ACLU
Yes
Robert Schildhouse, CEO of Direct to Consumer, BBC Studios Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Robert Schildhouse
CEO of Direct to Consumer
BBC Studios
No
Khozema Shipchandler, CEO, Twilio Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Khozema Shipchandler
CEO
Twilio
Yes
Danielle Schmelkin, Chief Information Officer, J.Crew Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Danielle Schmelkin
Chief Information Officer
J.Crew Group

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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