• 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
Art Markman Vice Provost for Academic Affairs University of Texas at Austin
Kathy Baughman McLeod Director, Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center, and SVP Atlantic Council
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!