SEPTEMBER 14-17, 2026 | NYC

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 panels 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.
Adeela Johnson, CEO, Béis Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Adeela Johnson
CEO
Béis
Yes
Andrew Beebe, Managing Director, Obvious Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Andrew Beebe
Managing Director
Obvious
Yes
Chet Kittleson, Cofounder and CEO, Tin Can Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Chet Kittleson
Cofounder and CEO
Tin Can
Yes
Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, ESPN Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jimmy Pitaro
Chairman
ESPN
No
Dan Lin, Chairman of Film, Netflix Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Dan Lin
Chairman of Film
Netflix
No
Cristiano Amon, President and CEO, Qualcomm Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Cristiano Amon
President and CEO
Qualcomm
No
Sharon Prince, Founder and CEO, Grace Farms Foundation Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Sharon Prince
Founder and CEO
Grace Farms Foundation
No
Mike Intrator, CEO, CoreWeave Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Mike Intrator
CEO
CoreWeave
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 nvidia tencent jpmorgan chase anthropic openai microsoft nvidia tencent jpmorgan chase anthropic openai
amazon lvmh figma stripe chime netflix doordash amazon lvmh figma stripe chime netflix doordash
lululemon skims pfizer general motors canva common energy lululemon skims pfizer general motors canva common energy
microsoft nvidia tencent microsoft nvidia tencent
jpmorgan chase anthropic openai jpmorgan chase anthropic openai
amazon lvmh figma stripe amazon lvmh figma stripe
chime netflix doordash lululemon chime netflix doordash lululemon
skims pfizer general motors skims pfizer general motors
canva common energy canva common energy

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.