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

Rory Armes
Rory Armes
VP, Unity Industry and Global Head of Delivery Studios
Unity
Al Harrington
Al Harrington
16-Year NBA Veteran and CEO
Viola Brands
Thai Randolph
Thai Randolph
CEO
Hartbeat
Pinky Cole
Pinky Cole
Founder and CEO
Slutty Vegan
Gayle Tait
Gayle Tait
CEO
Trove
Hiroki Koga
Hiroki Koga
Cofounder and CEO
Oishii
Charles Gorra
Charles Gorra
Founder and CEO
Rebag
Kenneth Imo
Kenneth Imo
Global Head of D&I
Adobe
KR Liu
KR Liu
Head of Brand Accessibility
Google
Terri Bryant
Terri Bryant
Founder
Guide Beauty

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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