SEPTEMBER 14-17, 2026 | NYC

Restaurant Name Ticket | Fast Company Innovation Festival

A Dinner and Conversation at Ci Siamo

How to leverage tech to elevate human experiences 

Monday, September 14, 2026 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM (EDT)

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AI is now transforming the way every industry works—even those defined by human interaction, like hospitality. At Ci Siamo, recently ranked a top-100 restaurant in New York City by The New York Times, you’ll hear from Union Square Hospitality Group’s (USHG) chief brand officer, Rachel Kornafel, and its VP of digital innovation, Morgan Wiley Howland, on how Danny Meyer’s famed restaurant group is harnessing AI to make the hospitality experience feel more human, not less—focused on better understanding, connecting with, and delighting guests. You’ll gain an understanding of how to apply USHG’s learnings to your own organization, regardless of industry—and enjoy a few surprises from Ci Siamo’s executive chef, Hillary Sterling, along the way.

special guests and chef

Dinner Details

440 W 33rd St, Suite #100, New York, NY 10001

Rachel Kornafel
Rachel Kornafel
Chief Brand Officer
Union Square Hospitality Group
Hillary Sterling
Hillary Sterling
Executive Chef
Ci Siamo
Morgan Wiley Howland
Morgan Wiley Howland
VP of Digital Innovation
Union Square Hospitality Group

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Monday, September 14, 2026
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
$295.00
  • Three-course family-style meal
  • Beer and wine included, plus one cocktail per guest
  • Special appearance by acclaimed chef Hillary Sterling
  • Raffle for Ammazza!, a cookbook by Hillary Sterling
  • All gratuities included