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.
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Martha Stewart, Cofounder, Entrepreneur, and Author, Hint Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Martha Stewart
Cofounder, Entrepreneur, and Author
Hint
No
Elizabeth Banks, Co-Owner and Chief Creative Officer, Archer Roose Wines Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Elizabeth Banks
Co-Owner and Chief Creative Officer
Archer Roose Wines
No
Leslie Odom Jr., Vocalist, Songwriter, Author, and Actor,  Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Leslie Odom Jr.
Vocalist, Songwriter, Author, and Actor
Yes
Jessica Tarlov, Author; Cohost of "The Five" and "Raging Moderates", Fox News Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jessica Tarlov
Author; Cohost of "The Five" and "Raging Moderates"
Fox News
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
No
Brian Kelly, Founder, The Points Guy Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Brian Kelly
Founder
The Points Guy
No
Reshma Saujani, Founder and CEO, Moms First Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Reshma Saujani
Founder and CEO
Moms First
No
Jimmy Pitaro, Chairman, ESPN Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Jimmy Pitaro
Chairman
ESPN
No
Cristiano Amon, President and CEO, Qualcomm Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Cristiano Amon
President and CEO
Qualcomm
Yes
Campbell Brown, Cofounder and CEO, Forum AI Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Campbell Brown
Cofounder and CEO
Forum AI
Yes
David Guggina, President and CEO, Walmart U.S. Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 David Guggina
President and CEO
Walmart U.S.
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
Keily Blair, CEO, OnlyFans Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Keily Blair
CEO
OnlyFans
No
Johanna Faries, President, Blizzard Entertainment Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Johanna Faries
President
Blizzard Entertainment
No
Mike Intrator, CEO, CoreWeave Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Mike Intrator
CEO
CoreWeave
No
Phil McCartney, Chief Innovation, Design, and Product Officer, Nike Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Phil McCartney
Chief Innovation, Design, and Product Officer
Nike
No
Everette Taylor, CEO, Kickstarter Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Everette Taylor
CEO
Kickstarter
No
Alicia Yoon, Founder and CEO, Peach & Lily Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Alicia Yoon
Founder and CEO
Peach & Lily
Yes
Peter McGuinness, CEO, Bel North America Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Peter McGuinness
CEO
Bel North America
No
Simon Kim, Founder and CEO, Gracious Hospitality Management Festival, NYC Business Conference 2026 Simon Kim
Founder and CEO
Gracious Hospitality Management

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 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.

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.