Each year, Forbes releases its flagship Under 30 list showcasing young innovators shaping the future of business, culture, and society. The 2026 class marks the list’s 15th anniversary and showcases 600 young innovators across 20 categories from technology and venture capital to music, arts, sports, social impact, and beyond. Forbes reports that 41% of honorees self-identify as people of color, and 22% were born outside the US, hailing from countries including Mexico, Cameroon, Tanzania, and the Dominican Republic. Among this year’s honorees are a number of Black and Latine founders and