SEPTEMBER 18-21, 2023 / NEW YORK CITY

SEPTEMBER 18-21, 2023 / NEW YORK CITY

SEPTEMBER 18-21, 2023 / NEW YORK CITY

SEPTEMBER 18-21, 2023 / NEW YORK CITY

THE EVENT OF THE YEAR UNFOLDS IN NEW YORK CITY!

• The 2023 Fast Company Innovation Festival convened 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.

SPEAKERS

ADDITIONAL SPEAKERS TO BE ANNOUNCED


Mads Twomey-Madsen
SVP, Global Communications and Sustainability
Pandora

Matt Schuyler
Chief Brand Officer
Hilton

Jeanne M. Sullivan
Chief Investment Officer
Arcview Ventures

Tracey D. Brown
EVP, President of Retail, and Chief Customer Officer
Walgreens

Ricky Choi
Head of Digital Health
Samsung Electronics America

Adam Crocini
SVP and Global Head of Food and Beverage Brands
Hilton

Amanda Al-Masri
VP, Wellness
Hilton

Katie Kempner
Creator and Host, "Perspectives with Katie Kempner"; Founder
Kempner Communications

Lindsey DeWitte
President, PR and EVP, Purpose and Sustainability
Barkley

Meg Smith
Singer-Songwriter

Highlights from 2022

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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