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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 future unfolds here

Where Innovation Comes to Life 

4 days of game-changing ideas | nyc, sept. 2026

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INNOVATION FESTIVAL 2026 

Unleash Creativity. Connect.
Inspire Change.

The Ultimate Experience for Every Innovator 

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Ideas That Move the World Forward 

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.
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Dana Suskind, Author, "Human Raised"; Codirector of the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health, University of Chicago Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Dana Suskind
Author, "Human Raised"; Codirector of the TMW Center for Early Learning + Public Health
University of Chicago
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Les Szabo, Executive Director and Board Chair, Purpose Pledge Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Les Szabo
Executive Director and Board Chair
Purpose Pledge
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Wilglory Tanjong, Entrepreneur and Creator, Anima Iris Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Wilglory Tanjong
Entrepreneur and Creator
Anima Iris
Yes
Neil Waller, Cofounder and Co-CEO, Whalar Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Neil Waller
Cofounder and Co-CEO
Whalar Group
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Morgan Wiley Howland, VP of Digital Innovation, Union Square Hospitality Group Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Morgan Wiley Howland
VP of Digital Innovation
Union Square Hospitality Group
Scott Pulsipher, President, WGU Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Scott Pulsipher
President
WGU

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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