Igniting Innovation: The J.P. Morgan NextList 2026

Dec. 03, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — J.P. Morgan Private Bank, announced the publication of its annual NextList2026 compilation, which is designed to inspire curiosity and spark new ideas among readers and adventurers. This curated collection showcases eleven essential books, seven global experiences, and three premium wineries selected by the firm’s client advisors across the world. The list focuses on content that is shaping the future, spanning topics from financial market history and entrepreneurial strategy to contemporary art installations and exploration. Notable book selections include titles about corporate leadership and the 1929 Wall Street Crash, while the experiences feature forthcoming institutions like the Lucas Museum of Narrative Art and major retrospectives in Paris and Abu Dhabi. Overall, the selections celebrate the dynamic intersection of legacy and innovation across business, arts, and culture for the year ahead.

J.P. Morgan seeks several specific strategic goals through the release of its diverse annual list, NextList2026, which is a curated collection of books, transformative experiences, and exceptional wineries.

The primary strategic goals revolve around driving new ideas, fostering engagement with cutting-edge concepts, and providing high-quality, relevant content to its audience:

Driving Innovation and Ideas: The list is launched specifically to “Drive Your Next Big Idea”. The selections are designed to “spark big thinking and bold exploration” and encourage readers and adventurers to “dive into cutting-edge ideas”.

Fostering Curiosity and Conversation: The list aims to “spark curiosity and conversation” during the holiday season and beyond.

Engaging with Dynamic Topics: The collection focuses on content across numerous sectors, including technology, business, financial markets, arts, and culture. It celebrates the “dynamic intersection of legacy and innovation”.

Providing Universal Lessons for Success: The list is intended to provide insights and “universal lessons to carry forward for a strong year ahead”. The selections cover pioneers who are pushing thinking in areas such as finance, wellness, and the art of reinvention.

Maintaining High Standards and Global Appeal: To ensure its strategic relevance, the recommendations for NextList2026 were contributed by J.P. Morgan client advisors globally. Each selection underwent meticulous review to guarantee timeliness, quality and global appeal.

Connecting to Corporate Identity: The list is conceptually “Inspired by JPMorganChase’s new global headquarters”. This connection is reinforced by the inclusion of the artist Leo Villareal, whose light installation, Celestial Passage, illuminates the crown of the new 270 Park headquarters and is visible across all five New York City boroughs.

J.P. Morgan’s NextList2026 compilation was specifically inspired by JPMorganChase’s new global headquarters.

The list, which spotlights books and experiences that are breaking new ground, aims to reflect the dynamic intersection of legacy and innovation. This theme is highlighted by the inclusion of content related to the new headquarters:

The collection features Leo Villareal: Coding Light, a book detailing the work of artist Leo Villareal. Villareal’s newest artwork, the light installation Celestial Passage, illuminates the crown of JPMorganChase’s new 270 Park headquarters nightly and is visible across all five New York City boroughs.

Darin Oduyoye, Chief Communications Officer of J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management, noted that the selections range from the light installation visible from every New York City borough to pioneers pushing thinking about finance, wellness, and the art of reinvention.

In addition to this central inspiration, the list’s compilation process was driven by global input and rigorous selection criteria:

Recommendations for NextList2026 were contributed by J.P. Morgan client advisors from around the world.

Each selection was meticulously reviewed to ensure it met standards of timeliness, quality, and global appeal.

The list ultimately seeks to encourage exploration and engagement with cutting-edge concepts across various fields, as it is designed to “Drive Your Next Big Idea” and invite readers and adventurers to “dive into cutting-edge ideas across technology, business, financial markets, arts and culture”.

Darin Oduyoye, Chief Communications Officer of J.P. Morgan Asset & Wealth Management, noted that the selections range from this light installation visible from every New York City borough to pioneers pushing thinking about finance, wellness, and the art of reinvention. Additionally, the list includes a nod to the past, inspiring universal lessons to carry forward for a strong year ahead.

Source: J P Morgan Private Bank