Brooklyn’s original entrepreneurial campus — six million square feet of brick, glass, and waterfront.
The VenueBrooklyn, NY
A campus of its own.
Founded in the early 20th century, redeveloped for $450M, now home to 550 founder-led companies on the Brooklyn waterfront.
— Where Industry Began —
A great industrial city within a city.
Founded by Irving T. Bush in the early 20th century — the first facility of its kind in New York, employing 25,000 people.
One of the original entrepreneurial hubs in the United States. Economies of scale let even the smallest companies access facilities normally reserved for large, well-capitalized firms — saving them $100,000–$400,000 annually in today’s dollars.
— Industry City Today —
Industry City today.
A $450 million redevelopment modernized the campus for the innovation economy and brought quality jobs back to the waterfront.
Today the campus is home to 550 founder-led companies — brewing, distilling, archery, bowling, pétanque, and impeccable dining within the city walls.
— Where to Find Beanstalk —
See you at Industry City.
571 2nd Avenue, Brooklyn NY 11232 — Courtyard 7/8 gates, on 2nd Avenue between 33rd and 34th Street. September 14–16, 2026.