SEPTEMBER 16-19, 2024 / NEW YORK CITY

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF INNOVATION

In its tenth year, the 2024 Fast Company Innovation Festival unfolds in venues throughout New York City, convening thousands of makers and innovators from across the globe—exceptional leaders and doers shaping the future—for four days of inspired conversation, purposeful networking, and meaningful takeaways.

PAST SPEAKERS

Ray Dalio
Ray Dalio
Founder, Chief Investment Officer Mentor, and Member
Bridgewater Board
Nell Diamond
Nell Diamond
Founder and CEO
Hill House Home
Harvey Mason Jr.
Harvey Mason Jr.
CEO
The Recording Academy
Donna Langley
Donna Langley
Chairman and Chief Content Officer
NBCUniversal Studio Group
Bela Bajaria
Bela Bajaria
Chief Content Officer
Netflix
Chris Nassetta
Chris Nassetta
President and CEO
Hilton
Morgan McGuire
Morgan McGuire
Chief Scientist
Roblox
Asima Ahmad
Asima Ahmad
Cofounder and Chief Medical Officer
Carrot Fertility
Justin Bibb
Justin Bibb
Mayor
Cleveland
Daisy Robinton
Daisy Robinton
Cofounder and CEO
Oviva Therapeutics

Highlights from 2023

A BUSTLING HUB

What happens when thousands of creatives gather in one place? The energy is impossible to contain. At the festival hub, expect one-of-a-kind experiences, dynamic discussions, and powerful networking.

ENGAGING WORKSHOPS

Learn from the trailblazers changing the way we work so that you can work—and live—smarter. Engage with experts whose visionary ideas fuel better companies, careers, and teams.

IMMERSIVE FAST TRACKS

Fast Company’s bespoke take on the field trip, Fast Tracks give you insider access to some of the most dynamic companies, studios, and buzzed-about startups in New York City.

BOLD TALKS AND PANELS

Get inspired by the biggest names in tech, design, leadership, creativity, and beyond.

TASTE OF INNOVATION DINNERS

Taste of Innovation is a series of exclusive culinary experiences showcasing the people, foods, libations, and stories that make for an unforgettable meal. Intimate. Provocative. Delicious.

PARTIES, NETWORKING, AND MORE

Meet and mingle with new friends working in tech, design, creativity, fashion, sustainability, healthcare, and more for the festival opening party, daily cocktail hours, surprise experiences, and so much more!

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