# Tulum Innovation Fest 2026 | December 9–12

Source: https://www.tuluminnovationfest.com/festival-2026

Updated: 2026-10-09

The global innovation gathering in Tulum

# the ballroom.

 Four days where founders, investors, creators and global operators build what comes next—through ideas, capital, culture and shared experience.

 [Explore festival access](https://www.tuluminnovationfest.com/checkout)
 [Watch the experience](#film)

 Limited capacity · Four-day and curated access available

 The jungle opens in

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 09—12DEC

2026

 [Enter the ecosystem](#proof)

 5Previous editions

 5,700+Festival entries

 4Days in Tulum

 1Curated ecosystem

 Immersive innovation venue in Tulum 

 Tulum Innovation Fest

## A living ecosystem.

 The most valuable conversations rarely happen under fluorescent lights. Here, ideas move from the stage into shared tables, the beach, the jungle and the night.

 AIAgents, infrastructure and human potential

 CAPCapital, entrepreneurship and scale

 LIFEClimate, longevity and future cities

 CULTCulture, music and creator economy

 The experience

## here.

 Mornings restore you. Days expand your perspective. Nights build the relationships that move ideas forward.

 Choose your path

## Three ways in.

 01Attend

### Enter the full four-day experience.

 Talks, workshops, curated networking, culture, wellness and day-to-night programming.

 [Explore access →](#access)

 02Build

### Bring your company into the right room.

 Whale Tank connects selected startups with investor-readiness training, mentors and capital.

 [Explore Whale Tank →](https://www.tuluminnovationfest.com/whale-tank/)

 03Partner

### Own a meaningful part of the experience.

 Create meaningful participation, product interaction and relationships beyond passive logo exposure.

 [Start a conversation →](https://form.typeform.com/to/xsElsRkS)

 December 9–12

## One unfolding journey.

 The program moves deliberately—from arrival and trust, through ideas and capital, to action and celebration.

 01Wednesday · Dec 09

### Welcome & community

Founder onboarding

Opening ceremony

Welcome cocktail

 02Thursday · Dec 10

### Ideas & innovation

Keynotes and panels

Workshops and founder sessions

Tulum Lujo Descalzo Cocktail Gala

 03Friday · Dec 11

### Capital & connections

Growth workshops

Founder–investor sessions

La Veleta night

 04Saturday · Dec 12

### Demo Day & grand final

Recovery and beach experience

Whale Tank Grand Final

Innovation Closing Party

 Open-air innovation stage in Tulum IDEAS / 01

 Ideas without walls

## The stage starts the conversation. Tulum changes where it goes.

Cross-disciplinary sessions connect AI, capital, cities, digital assets, climate, longevity and culture—without trapping them in separate silos.

 Connection by design

## High-value rooms. Human-scale conversations.

Shared tables, founder sessions and curated introductions create enough context for trust—and enough time for something useful to begin.

 Festival community sharing a table CONNECTION / 02

 Night culture at Tulum Innovation Fest CULTURE / 03

 The night program

## Because connection does not end when the panels do.

Music, dinners, art and celebration turn professional proximity into genuine relationships. The setting creates space for lasting connections to form.

 Whale Tank ecosystem

## builders.

 A growing network of investors and mentors supporting the founder experience. Participation and roles are subject to the final program.

 Ron Oliver 

### Ron Oliver

 Diego Serebrisky 

### Diego Serebrisky

 Ale Bustos 

### Ale Bustos

 David Alvo 

### David Alvo

 Chris Roe 

### Chris Roe

 Paulina de la Garza 

### Paulina de la Garza

 [Explore Whale Tank](https://www.tuluminnovationfest.com/whale-tank/)

 Festival access

## enter.

 Final availability and the amount in MXN are confirmed at checkout. Pay by card, bank transfer or crypto.

 01

### Tulum Resident

Four-day access for members of the local community. Valid local identification required.

FromMXN $2,310

[Get local access ↗](https://www.tuluminnovationfest.com/checkout)

 Most popular

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### General Access · 4 Days

The complete core experience: talks, networking, community programming and festival parties.

Current referenceMXN $4,620

[Secure four-day access ↗](https://www.tuluminnovationfest.com/checkout)

 03

### Executive Pass

Higher-intention access for executives, investors and ecosystem leaders. Accommodation not included.

Current referenceMXN $28,080

[Get executive access ↗](https://www.tuluminnovationfest.com/checkout)

 FAQ

## Then Tulum.

For travel, accessibility, program or partnership questions, contact the festival team.

[innovation@likegroup.io](mailto:innovation@likegroup.io)

 What is Tulum Innovation Fest?

A four-day gathering combining innovation, entrepreneurship, capital, culture, wellness and destination experiences in Tulum.

 Who is the festival for?

Founders, investors, executives, creators, technology leaders, ecosystem builders and people interested in emerging innovation.

 Is it only focused on crypto or Web3?

No. The festival covers AI, capital, future cities, digital assets, entrepreneurship, culture, climate and human connection.

 Are accommodation and travel included?

Accommodation is included only in selected packages. Flights, local transportation and additional hospitality experiences are separate unless explicitly stated.

 How can my company participate?

Attend as a team, apply to Whale Tank, or contact the festival team to explore partnership and activation formats.

 Tulum · December 9–12

## something we wait for.

Join the founders, investors, creators and operators building it.

[Explore festival access](https://www.tuluminnovationfest.com/checkout)[Join the community](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BhcaLxiYKFJ3BToTmXP9s4?mode=gi_t)