# 1682: the business of innovation conference 2026

- Dates: 7 October 2026
- Location: Barnes Foundation, Philadelphia, United States
- Organiser: O3 World

## Who attends

1682 provides insights into how AI is influencing profit + process, through behind-the-scenes demos and details from business leaders and innovators who are driving the future of business transformation.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.1682conference.com/)
- [Registration](https://www.tickettailor.com/events/o31/2030171)

## Topics

- AI
- Venture Capital
- SaaS
- Design
- Energy
- Technology
- Construction
- Marketing
- Innovators
- Software
- Product
- Government

## Speakers

- Michael Bachman, Boomi Innovation Group
- Deanna Ballew, SVP, Innovation, Content Solutions + AI, Acquia
- Anthony Brock, Philadelphia Flyers
- Kenneth Bull, Chief Executive Officer, Five Below
- Michelle Cleary, Chief of Staff, AI Innovation, Cigna
- John Collier, Chief Information Officer, Wawa
- Emily Foote, Partner, Osage Venture Partners
- Nate Gach, Director of Innovation
- Mike Gadsby, Co-Founder + Chief Innovation Officer
- Dan Hou, Partner, Eskridge
- Amit Jhunjhunwala, CIO, FiveBelow
- Russ Kliman, Founder + CEO, FutureCrafted
- Jenna Kurath, VP of Startup Partnerships, Head of Comcast NBCU SportsTech, Comcast
- Omar Mencin, Managing Director, Ben Franklin Technology Partners
- Shikha Miglani, CEO + Founder, Saarthee
- Rick Nucci, Co-founder + CEO, Guru
- Abhay Patel, Director of Operations, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Sushma Rajagopalan, Partner, Rittenhouse Ventures
- Maureen Rinkunas, Vice President, Innovation Programs, Redesign Health
- Keith Scandone, Co-Founder + CEO

## Sponsors and partners

- 2ndCareers
- Granola.ai

## Ticket pricing

USD 350

## Where to stay

- **Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City**: 120 m from the venue, 1 East Penn Square, Philadelphia, 19107
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/phlri)
  - Phone: +1 215-557-0005
- **The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia**: 140 m from the venue, 10 South Broad Street, Philadelphia
- **The Notary Hotel**: 170 m from the venue, 21 North Juniper Street, Philadelphia, 19107
- **W Hotel & Element by Westin Philadelphia**: 180 m from the venue, 1441 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
- **Philadelphia Marriott Downtown**: 260 m from the venue, 1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, 19107
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/phldt-philadelphia-marriott-downtown)
  - Phone: +1-215-625-2900
- **Aloft Philadelphia Downtown**: 260 m from the venue
- **The Inn At The Union League**: 270 m from the venue
- **Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown**: 290 m from the venue, 1421 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/phlyd-courtyard-philadelphia-downtown/overview/)
  - Phone: +1 215 422 8200

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