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

Michelle Dunstan
Michelle Dunstan
Chief Responsibility Officer
Janus Henderson Investors
Lauri Baker
Lauri Baker
SVP, Strategic Partnerships
Infillion
Michael Colella
Michael Colella
SVP, Creative Studio
Infillion
Simon Asselin
Simon Asselin
CTO
Infillion
Hamish Campbell
Hamish Campbell
VP and Executive Creative Director
Pearlfisher
Trevor Guthrie
Trevor Guthrie
Cofounder
Giant Spoon
Tucker Kain
Tucker Kain
Chief Strategy and Growth Officer
Fanatics
Lauren Liss
Lauren Liss
SVP, Premium Products and Experiences
Capital One
Ellen Bari
Ellen Bari
Project Director and Senior Curator
Courage to Act: Rescue in Denmark
Michelle Larivee
Michelle Larivee
Cofounder and CEO
Wthn

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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