Fast Company Innovation Festival 2026 | NYC Sept 14-17
SEPT. 14-17, 2026 / NEW YORK CITY
The 12th annual Fast Company Innovation Festival in New York City convenes thousands of business leaders, makers, and innovators for four days of inspired conversations, purposeful networking, engaging activations, and concrete takeaways.
Learn from the trailblazers changing the way we work so that you can work—and live—smarter. Engage with experts whose visionary ideas fuel better companies, careers, and teams.
immersive fast tracks
Fast Company´s bespoke take on the field trip, Fast Tracks give you insider access to some of the most dynamic companies, studios, and buzzed-about startups in New York City.
engaging workshops
Learn from the trailblazers changing the way we work so that you can work—and live—smarter. Engage with experts whose visionary ideas fuel better companies, careers, and teams.
TASTE OF INNOVATION dinners
Taste of Innovation is a series of exclusive culinary experiences showcasing the people, foods, libations, and stories that make for an unforgettable meal. Intimate. Provocative. Delicious.
parties, networking and more
Meet and mingle with new friends working in tech, design creativity, fashion, sustainability, healthcare, and more for the festival opening party, daily cocktail hours, surprise experiences, and so much more!
a bustling hub
What happens when thousands of creatives gather in one place? The energy is impossible to contain. At the festival hub, expect one-of-a-kind experiences, dynamic discussions, and powerful networking.
The Language of Innovation: Duolingo’s CEO on Brand Building and AI
Going Solo: Inside Roku's Hit Show with Tracee Ellis Ross
Exit Strategy: How These Founders Built Brands Buyers Couldn’t Ignore
On Strong Ground: Brené Brown's Lessons in Leading with Courage
Venues
The Fast Company Innovation Festival spans New York City.
Convene
The Festival’s hub will be Convene 225 Liberty St. — a multi-format event space where attendees will experience talks, workshops, demos, networking, and sponsor activations.
fast tracks
Go behind-the-scenes and access New York City’s most innovative companies.
