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

Rathi Murthy
Rathi Murthy
CTO and President, Expedia Product and Technology
Expedia Group
Peter Kern
Peter Kern
Vice Chairman and CEO
Expedia Group
Timothy Bardlavens
Timothy Bardlavens
Director, Product Equity
Adobe
Samantha Maltin
Samantha Maltin
EVP, Chief Marketing and Brand Officer
Sesame Workshop
Mads Twomey-Madsen
Mads Twomey-Madsen
SVP, Global Communications and Sustainability
Pandora
Matt Schuyler
Matt Schuyler
Chief Brand Officer
Hilton
Jeanne M. Sullivan
Jeanne M. Sullivan
Chief Investment Officer
Arcview Ventures
Tracey D. Brown
Tracey D. Brown
EVP, President of Retail, and Chief Customer Officer
Walgreens
Ricky Choi
Ricky Choi
Head of Digital Health
Samsung Electronics America
Adam Crocini
Adam Crocini
SVP and Global Head of Food and Beverage Brands
Hilton

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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