StarStage™ – Awards Weekend Festival New York Edition Celebrate. Taste. Discover. Shop. Connect. Celebrate. Where Passion Connects Looking for an unforgettable weekend? Explore the Festival's Interactive Social Experience. Meet amazing people, discover exciting brands, enjoy international gourmet food, explore the latest trends and celebrate with thousands of like-minded visitors. The Shopping, Gourmet & Passion Connect™ Weekend combines shopping, travel, gourmet food, fashion, technology, biohacking and live entertainment into one exciting weekend experience. September 19 – 22, 2026 Passion Connect™ Experience Saturday & Sunday | 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Hosted throughout the weekend by the Passion Connect™ Team. Passion Connect™ Challenges Festival Passport™ Participation Explore the festival through fun quizzes, riddles, games and exhibitor challenges while discovering exciting products, exclusive festival offers and people who share your interests. Visit exhibitors, answer questions, solve riddles, complete Festival Passport™ missions and earn Interest Points™. The more interests you share, the higher your Interest Score™. Meet people who enjoy shopping, travel, gourmet food, fashion, AI, technology, biohacking, sports, golf, wellness, business and lifestyle. Throughout the Weekend Live Quizzes, Interactive Riddles, Exhibitor Challenges, Product Discovery, Festival Passport™ Missions, Treasure Hunts, Audience Games, Meet & Connect Activities, Prize Giveaways. Passion Connect™ Grand Meetup Meet the visitors with whom you share the highest Interest Score™. Celebrate the winners, exchange contacts and discover your best matches. Shopping World Fashion & Luxury, Beauty & Cosmetics, Jewellery & Watches, Handbags, Footwear, Home & Living, Furniture, Interior Design, Electronics, AI & Smart Technology, Smart Home, Biohacking Products, Health & Wellness, Sports & Golf, Travel Accessories, Automotive Lifestyle, Art & Design, Premium Gifts. Travel World Luxury Hotels, Resorts, Golf Resorts, Spa Resorts, Cruises, Airlines, Tourism Boards, Travel Agencies, Luxury Holidays, Adventure Travel, Wellness Retreats, Safari Tours, Yacht Charters, City Breaks, Travel Accessories. International Gourmet World International Finger Food, Gourmet Tastings, Live Chef Demonstrations, Gourmet Markets, Artisan Desserts, Premium Coffee, Specialty Tea, Fresh Juices, Biohacking Food. Every ticket includes International Gourmet Tastings. Festival Experience Worlds Fashion World Fashion Shows, Fashion Finder™, Beauty Makeovers, Personal Shopping, Style Advice. Biohacking World Longevity, Biological Age Assessment, Body Composition Analysis, HRV, Red Light Therapy, Recovery Technology, Wellness Consultations. AI & Tech World Artificial Intelligence, Smart Home, Consumer Electronics, Robotics, Virtual Reality, Wearables, Future Technology. Gourmet World International Cuisine, Live Chefs, Tastings, Coffee, Tea, Biohacking Food. Travel World Luxury Resorts, Golf Holidays, Cruises, Wellness Retreats, Adventure Travel. Speaker Stages & Workshops New Presentations Every 15–60 Minutes. Main Stage Keynotes • Entertainment • Awards Speakers Corner • Talks • Panels • Q&A Exhibitor Stage • Live Demonstrations • New Products • Festival Offers Workshop Zone • Yoga • Meditation • Coaching • Training • Hands-on Sessions B2B & B2C Networking Lounge Meet • Connect • Grow Festival Night Saturday & Sunday | 7:30 PM – 11:30 PM Artists Competition, Dance Floor, Live DJs, DJ Competition, Guest DJs, Entertainers, Guest Singers & Bands (subject to availability), Fashion Shows, Gourmet Night Market, Festival Lounge, Late Night Shopping, Audience Voting, Winner Awards. Included with Weekend Pass and 4-Day Expo & Summit Passes. Sunday Closing Celebration Until 10:30 PM Enjoy the final evening with shopping, gourmet experiences, Passion Connect™, exhibitor activities and relaxed entertainment. Festival Passport™ Visit exhibitors, complete challenges, collect digital stamps and unlock Shopping Vouchers, Premium Gifts, Gourmet Rewards, Biohacking Experiences and Grand Prizes. Included with Every Ticket Festival Entry International Gourmet Tastings Complimentary Beverage Complimentary Travel Voucher Promotions Sound Bath Group Experience Complimentary Biohacking Experiences* Examples include: Biological Age Assessment Body Composition Analysis Metabolic Age Assessment Heart Rate Variability (HRV) Stress & Recovery Assessment Skin Analysis Posture Analysis Sleep Consultation Nutrition Consultation *Subject to exhibitor availability. Exhibit at the Festival Showcase your products, services and innovations to thousands of visitors. Ideal For Fashion, Luxury, Beauty, Cosmetics, Jewellery, Watches, Home & Living, Furniture, Interior Design, AI, Technology, Consumer Electronics, Smart Home, Biohacking, Wellness, Health Products, Gourmet Food, Coffee, Tea, Wine, Craft Beverages, Travel, Hotels, Resorts, Cruises, Airlines, Tourism, Golf, Automotive, Art, Design, Lifestyle Brands, Premium Gifts. Exhibitor Benefits Exhibition Space Speaker Stage™ Presentations Live Demonstrations Product Launches Festival Offers Passion Connect™ Challenges Festival Passport™ Participation Brand Promotion Lead Generation Direct Sales Customer Networking Weekend Experience Festival Entry Speaker Stage™ Access Festival Passport™ International Gourmet Tastings Complimentary Beverage Complimentary Biohacking Experiences Festival Night DJ & Dance Floor Competition Passion Connect™ Grand Meetup Celebrate. Taste. Discover. Shop. Connect. Celebrate. Ticket & Exhibitor Booth Booking Policy The purchase of a visitor ticket or exhibitor booth constitutes a binding registration. Cancellations are not permitted. The event may be postponed but will not be cancelled. If postponed, all visitor tickets and exhibitor booth bookings automatically transfer to the new event dates. If postponed multiple times, registrations remain valid for the latest scheduled dates. Exhibitors may also transfer their booth booking to a future rescheduled event.