Technology is woven into every facet of our existence. We can only expect this to accelerate as breathtaking advancements in AI, quantum computing, and beyond shape who we are and how we work. The faster these changes come, the more they underscore the need to keep humanity at the foundation of our technological progress.

For all the good that technology can do, we’ve seen how it can also be an agent of divisiveness and isolation. Maintaining a human touch in an increasingly digital world is essential to developing stronger, more impactful communities and networks across our personal and professional lives. This is why we’ve chosen it as the theme of this year’s Impact Council Annual Meeting.

Over the course of the day, you’ll hear from fellow business leaders on how they’re keeping pace with technological change while maintaining a strong footing in the analog world. You’ll engage in fun and thought-provoking activities led by our hosts at Grace Farms. And, most importantly, you’ll connect with other Impact Council members IRL and in a gorgeous natural setting.

We hope you will join us at Grace Farms. You or your office may RSVP on your behalf below. Registration for individual sessions and speakers will be announced in the coming weeks.

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Speakers

Former President
Walt Disney Imagineering
CEO
Journey
John A. Allison IV Executive Director
Center for the Study of Capitalism at Wake Forest University
Global Chief Marketing Officer
Finn Partners
Founder
Kadre Architects
Director; Entrepreneur in Residence; Rachel Carson Lecturer
Blackstone LaunchPad; QB3; University of California, Santa Cruz
Group Chief Marketing Officer
Flora Food US Inc.
Executive Producer
Fast Company Custom Studio
Creative Director
Second City Works
Executive Director
MIT Solve
Cofounder and Chief Strategist
Ganggang
CEO
Calm
Chief Impact Officer; President
Rare Beauty; Rare Impact Fund
Tea Expert and Educator
Grace Farms
Cofounder and CEO
Grace Farms Tea & Coffee
Director of Education
Grace Farms
Educator and Tours Coordinator
Grace Farms
Senior Educator
Grace Farms
Saxophonist and Composer
Music Director, Grace Farms
Editor-in-Chief
Fast Company
Executive Editor
Fast Company
Associate Editor
Fast Company
Editorial Director
Fast Company
Staff Editor
Fast Company
Senior Editor
Fast Company
Founder & Cofounder
Re/Imagination Lab & Charley
Founder and CEO
Grace Farms

venue: Grace Farms

Grace Farms is a cultural and humanitarian center located in New Canaan, Connecticut, where architecture, nature, justice, and the arts come together to foster connection and community. Set on 80 acres of natural landscape, the River building (designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architectural firm SANAA) serves as a space for reflection, cultural engagement, and social initiatives.
Photo: Dean Kaufman
Photo: Cristian Salazar

2024 Impact Council: The New Rules of Business

The annual meeting will be featured in the Fall 2025 issue of Fast Company. Additionally, quotes and comments from member roundtables throughout the meeting will be covered on fastcompany.com, and the big themes that emerge during the meeting will inform Fast Company’s coverage for weeks and months to come. Last year’s editorial package featuring the Impact Council may be found here.