Event
1682: the business of innovation conference 2026
1682 explores the innovation landscape, focusing on how AI influences profit and process through demos and details. It examines the real-world use of AI, its effectiveness, and challenges. The event is for senior executives exploring AI's impact on business value.
The essentials
Event details
- Dates
- 7 October 2026
- Organiser
- O3 World
- Tickets
- USD 350
Who attends
The audience
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
Speaking
Call for speakers
This event publishes a call for speakers. The deadline is unverified, so check the call before preparing a submission.
Agenda themes
Topics covered
- AI
- Venture Capital
- SaaS
- Design
- Energy
- Technology
- Construction
- Marketing
- Innovators
- Software
- Product
- Government
On stage
Speakers
- Michael BachmanBoomi Innovation Group
- Deanna BallewSVP, Innovation, Content Solutions + AI, Acquia
- Anthony BrockPhiladelphia Flyers
- Kenneth BullChief Executive Officer, Five Below
- Michelle ClearyChief of Staff, AI Innovation, Cigna
- John CollierChief Information Officer, Wawa
- Emily FootePartner, Osage Venture Partners
- Nate GachDirector of Innovation
- Mike GadsbyCo-Founder + Chief Innovation Officer
- Dan HouPartner, Eskridge
- Amit JhunjhunwalaCIO, FiveBelow
- Russ KlimanFounder + CEO, FutureCrafted
- Jenna KurathVP of Startup Partnerships, Head of Comcast NBCU SportsTech, Comcast
- Omar MencinManaging Director, Ben Franklin Technology Partners
- Shikha MiglaniCEO + Founder, Saarthee
- Rick NucciCo-founder + CEO, Guru
- Abhay PatelDirector of Operations, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
- Sushma RajagopalanPartner, Rittenhouse Ventures
- Maureen RinkunasVice President, Innovation Programs, Redesign Health
- Keith ScandoneCo-Founder + CEO
On the floor
Sponsors and partners
- 2ndCareers
- Granola.ai
Logistics
Where to stay
Places to stay near the venue.
Residence Inn Philadelphia Center City
1 East Penn Square, Philadelphia, 19107
The Ritz-Carlton, Philadelphia
10 South Broad Street, Philadelphia
The Notary Hotel
21 North Juniper Street, Philadelphia, 19107
W Hotel & Element by Westin Philadelphia
1441 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown
1201 Market Street, Philadelphia, 19107
Aloft Philadelphia Downtown
The Inn At The Union League
Courtyard by Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
1421 Arch Street, Philadelphia, 19102
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