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

Eric Newman
Eric Newman
Creator and Executive Producer
Grand Electric
Brett Bruggeman
Brett Bruggeman
EVP and Chief Operating Officer
Land O'Lakes
Marina Larroudé
Marina Larroudé
Cofounder and Chief Creative Officer
Larroudé
Katie Sturino
Katie Sturino
Body Acceptance Advocate and Founder
Megababe
Farah Harris
Farah Harris
Founder and CEO
WorkingWell Daily
Lydia Fenet
Lydia Fenet
Founder and CEO
Lydia Fenet Agency
Liane Aihara
Liane Aihara
Product Inclusion and Equity Lead
Google
Sofia Song
Sofia Song
Global Cities Lead
Gensler
Martin Whittaker
Martin Whittaker
CEO
Just Capital
Jessamyn Stanley
Jessamyn Stanley
Author, Advocate, and Award-Winning Yoga Instructor
The Underbelly

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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