Previous Editions
A growing community built across five editions since 2022.
December 9-12, 2026 · Tulum, Mexico
From the heart of the jungle
to the future of humanity
A four-day gathering where innovation, capital, culture and human connection converge.
Meet the founders, investors, creators and industry leaders building what comes next through ideas, immersive experiences and meaningful conversations in Tulum.
Limited capacity · Curated community · Day-to-night programming
5 Editions
5,700+ Festival entries
Global Community
Built in TulumConnected to the world
Festival credibility
Festival Entries
Across five editions of the festival.
Days of Programming
From wellness and keynotes to dealmaking and celebration.
Curated Ecosystem
Founders, capital, corporations, creators and culture.
Attendance figures represent total entries across all event days.
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Choose your path
More than a conference. More than a festival.
A living ecosystem for ideas, capital and real-world impact
Tulum Innovation Fest brings together the people shaping emerging technology, business and culture.
Discover new ideas, meet potential partners, explore investment opportunities and create relationships that continue long after the festival ends.
Learn
Keynotes, panels and workshops exploring the technologies, business models and cultural shifts transforming the world.
Connect
Curated networking designed for meaningful introductions, not endless business-card exchanges.
Experience
Wellness, gastronomy, music, nature and celebration integrated into the festival journey.
Mornings restore you. Days expand your perspective. Nights build the relationships that move ideas forward.
The program
The conversations shaping what comes next
A cross-disciplinary program for people building beyond traditional categories.
Artificial Intelligence
New interfaces, infrastructure, agents, automation and the future of human productivity.
Web3 & Digital Assets
Blockchain, tokenization, alternative payments and the next generation of digital ownership.
Capital & Entrepreneurship
Fundraising, investment readiness, scaling, strategic partnerships and market expansion.
Future Cities
Urban innovation, mobility, hospitality, infrastructure and new models for living.
Climate & Longevity
Technologies supporting environmental resilience, wellness, health and longer human lives.
Culture & Creator Economy
Music, media, creativity and the communities influencing global behavior.
One destination. Four days. Many ways to connect.
The jungle becomes your stage
Tulum changes the way people meet. Conversations happen over breakfast, beside the ocean, between sessions, during curated dinners and under the stars.
The environment is not a backdrop. It is part of the experience.
Explore the program →Morning
Wellness & Meaningful Conversations
Movement, restoration, community breakfasts and founder programming.Day
Ideas & Opportunity
Keynotes, workshops, panels, showcases and conversations.Golden Hour
Connection & Dealmaking
Curated lunches, private tables and intentional introductions.Night
Culture & Celebration
Dinners, music, creative programming and community gatherings.December 9-12, 2026
Four days from connection to action
01
Wed · Dec 09
Welcome & Community
Arrive, meet the community and discover the vision behind the festival.
- Founder onboarding
- Festival registration
- Opening ceremony
- Welcome cocktail
- Community celebration
02
Thu · Dec 10
Ideas, Innovation & Founders
A full day exploring the technologies, companies and people shaping the future.
- Wellness breakfast
- Keynotes and panels
- Workshops
- Founder sessions
- Gala dinner
03
Fri · Dec 11
Capital, Growth & Strategic Connections
Founders, investors and industry leaders come together to build partnerships.
- Growth workshops
- AI and finance conversations
- Founder and investor sessions
- Community networking
- La Veleta night
04
Sat · Dec 12
Recovery, Demo Day & Grand Final
The festival concludes with wellness, startup excellence and celebration.
- Recovery and beach experience
- Sponsor activations
- Whale Tank Grand Final
- Awards ceremony
- Innovation Closing Party
Festival access
Choose how you enter the ecosystem
From a four-day festival pass to curated executive access, every option leads into a different layer of the Tulum Innovation Fest experience.
Local community
01
Community Access — Tulum Resident
A reduced four-day pass reserved for members of the local Tulum community.
USD approx.$133MXN $2,310
- Four-day festival access
- Talks, networking and community experience
- Valid local identification required
Most popular
Complete festival
02
General Access — 4 Day Pass
The complete core festival experience for founders, builders, creators and curious minds.
USD approx.$266MXN $4,620
- Four-day access to the festival
- Talks, networking and community programming
- Access to all festival parties
Night access
03
Night Program — Full Access
The curated night layer where dinners, culture and high-value conversations converge.
USD approx.$455MXN $7,920
- Opening and gala dinners
- La Veleta community experience
- Full Moon access with one welcome drink
Closing celebration
04
Full Night — Closing Party
A focused entry point for the official closing celebration beneath the stars.
USD approx.$63MXN $1,100
- Entry to the main closing celebration
- One welcome drink
- Music, energy and community connection
Immersive add-on
05
Invisible Layer — Ceremony Experience
A private full-day integration journey across body, mind, relationships and systems.
USD approx.$807MXN $14,040
- Breakfast, grounding and opening circle
- Curated ceremony and sound experience
- Reflection, integration and closing session
Executive access
06
Executive Pass — Festival Access Only
Higher-intention access for executives, investors and ecosystem leaders.
USD approx.$1,614MXN $28,080
- Executive-level festival access
- Designed for higher-intention networking
- Accommodation is not included
Pricing reference
MXN prices include Ticket Fairy fees. USD amounts are approximate and calculated at MXN $17.3975 per USD. The final amount and availability are confirmed at checkout.
Two venues. One connected journey.
Built for immersion, conversation and community
Founder Experience Venue
VR Club
A barefoot startup residency for founder acceleration, mentorship, investor readiness and high-intention networking.
- Nature Immersion
- Barefoot Luxury
- Startup Residency
Main Festival Venue
Ikal Arena
The headquarters for keynotes, panels, Whale Tank showcases, networking, community gatherings and night celebrations.
- Wild Landscape
- Barefoot Luxury
- Festival Stage
The official founder experience
Build your company.
Sharpen your story.
Meet the people who can move it forward.
Whale Tank is a curated startup experience for technology-driven founders preparing for investment, partnerships and market expansion.
Selected participants receive mentorship, pitch preparation, investment-readiness support and opportunities to present during Tulum Innovation Fest.
Applications are reviewed on a curated basis. Submission does not guarantee acceptance.
Founder ApplicationStartup SelectionMentorshipInvestor ReadinessSemifinalsGrand Final
Built for founders with momentum
Applicants should have a working product, MVP or validated solution, early traction and a scalable business model.
Early-stage technologyAI & Web3FintechFuture citiesClimate & healthCreator platformsImpact ventures
Founder packages
Choose your founder experience
Pricing follows the outcome. The complete package is designed to remove logistics and maximize readiness, access and relationship density.
Complete experience
Full Package
USD $2,500 per founder
≈ MXN $43,494
For selected founders joining the complete Tulum journey.
- Whale Tank Founder Experience
- Acceleration programming
- Mentorship and pitch training
- Investment-readiness sessions
- Founder workshops and simulations
- Networking and selected festival access
- Grand Final access and welcome kit
- Accommodation and breakfast
Local participation
Access Only
USD $1,500 per founder
≈ MXN $26,096
For local founders or participants with accommodation.
- Founder programming
- Mentorship and pitch training
- Selected festival access
- Whale Tank Grand Final access
- Welcome kit
- Accommodation not included
Premium add-on
VIP Upgrade
USD $500 per person
≈ MXN $8,699
Add selected premium hospitality and executive experiences.
- Priority hospitality access
- Selected executive gatherings
- Premium festival touchpoints
- Concierge information
Partnerships
This is not just visibility.
It is access.
Tulum Innovation Fest is a global platform connecting innovation, capital, culture, destinations and community.
Partners do not simply attend. They co-create, collaborate and build long-term relationships inside a curated global ecosystem.
Tell us your business objective, target audience and preferred package. We qualify partnerships around the outcome, not generic logo exposure.Founders, investors and industry leaders
Decision-makers and builders from Ibero-America and beyond.
Emerging technology and future cities
AI, digital assets, infrastructure and real-world innovation.
Hospitality, wellness and culture
Leaders designing how people gather, live and connect.
Dealflow and high-value networks
Strategic partnerships built through shared experiences.
Individual positioning
Enter as a speaker or activation partner
For founders, operators and brands seeking stage presence or a focused activation without a full strategic sponsorship package.
Living Room Sponsor
USD approx.$1,924MXN $33,480Buy on Ticket FairySpeaker Slot — No Stay
USD approx.$3,306MXN $57,510Buy on Ticket FairyExecutive Pass + Speaker Slot
USD approx.$4,408MXN $76,680Buy on Ticket FairyStrategic partnership packages
Choose the level of ownership your brand needs
Every package combines access, activation and media integration. Higher tiers own more of the festival narrative, hospitality and signature moments.
Narrative ownership
01
Main Title Partner
US$100,000
≈ MXN $1,739,750
Top-level partner with ownership of the festival narrative.
- Naming as Main Title Partner
- 10 Executive Passes with stay included
- 60 General Access passes
- Full branding integration across the festival
View full package details
- Presence throughout all festival communications
- Main activation space
- Ownership of the full Saturday party and main event
- Interviews, stage time, photo, video and press integration
- Custom media plan before, during and after the festival
Accommodation included in this package.
Core moment ownership
02
Alpha Partner
US$40,000
≈ MXN $695,900
Strategic partner integrated into the festival's core moments.
- 6 Executive Passes with stay included
- 40 General Access passes
- Branding across key touchpoints
- Dedicated activation space
View full package details
- Ownership of one key moment: Gala Dinner, Tulum Experience or Opening
- Interviews, stage time, photo, video and press integration
- Custom media plan before, during and after the festival
Accommodation included in this package.
Daily experience
03
Core Partner
US$30,000
≈ MXN $521,925
Active partner embedded within the daily festival experience.
- 4 Executive Passes with stay included
- 30 General Access passes
- Activation space
- Ownership of one curated moment: Thursday Sunset, Friday Sunset or VIP Lunch
View full package details
- Interviews, stage time, photo, video and press integration
- Custom media plan before, during and after the festival
Accommodation included in this package.
Community layer
04
Community Partner
US$20,000
≈ MXN $347,950
Partner connected directly to the festival's community layer.
- 2 Executive Passes with stay included
- 20 General Access passes
- Activation presence
- Ownership of one community moment: Wellness Morning, Breakfast Sessions, Workshops or Recovery Day
View full package details
- Interviews, stage time, photo, video and press integration
- Custom media plan before, during and after the festival
Accommodation included in this package.
High-frequency interaction
05
Access Partner
US$15,000
≈ MXN $260,963
A high-frequency interaction partner present inside the attendee journey.
- 2 Executive Passes with stay included
- 15 General Access passes
- Presence within the experience
- Ownership of one interaction point: Coffee Break, Charging Station, WiFi, App or Registration
View full package details
- Interviews, stage time, photo, video and press integration
- Custom media plan before, during and after the festival
Accommodation included in this package.
Curated entry point
06
Living Room Sponsor
US$1,500
≈ MXN $26,096
A focused activation designed as an entry point into the festival ecosystem.
- Living Room activation space
- 2 General Access passes
- Night Program access for 2 people
- Curated dinners and selected night experiences
View full package details
- Executive Access is not included; upgrade available
Commercial deck reference. Ticket Fairy currently lists this product separately in MXN; confirm the final commercial rate before launch.
Optional functional partnerships
Own a useful touchpoint people interact with throughout the festival
Charging Station Partner
US$6,000≈ MXN $104,385
Coffee Station Partner
US$8,000≈ MXN $139,180
WiFi Partner
US$10,000≈ MXN $173,975
App Partner
US$10,000≈ MXN $173,975
Commercial reference
Sponsorship packages are quoted in USD. MXN amounts are approximate at MXN $17.3975 per USD and should be reconfirmed when the commercial proposal is issued.
Past community
A community already in motion
Previous editions have brought together global technology companies, startups, investors, hospitality partners and independent communities.
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Tulum · December 9-12, 2026
The future is not something we wait for.
It is something we build, together.
Join a global community of founders, investors, creators and industry leaders.
Capacity is limited to protect the quality of the experience and the community.FAQ
What you need to know
For program, accessibility, travel or partnership questions, contact the festival team.
innovation@likegroup.ioA four-day gathering combining innovation, entrepreneurship, capital, culture, wellness and destination experiences in Tulum.
Founders, investors, executives, creators, technology leaders, ecosystem builders and people interested in emerging innovation.
No. The festival evolved from Tulum Crypto Fest into a broader platform covering AI, capital, future cities, digital assets, entrepreneurship, culture, climate and human connection.
Whale Tank is the official curated founder experience and startup showcase of Tulum Innovation Fest.
No. Applications are reviewed according to business quality, traction, scalability and fit with the program.
Accommodation is included only in selected packages. Flights, local transportation and additional hospitality experiences are separate unless explicitly stated.
The program will take place across selected venues in Tulum, including Ikal Arena and the Whale Tank founder venue.
Submit the partnership form with your objectives, target audience and approximate investment range. The team will propose the most relevant format.