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


Natalie Nixon
Global Speaker and Author; CEO and Creativity Strategist
Figure 8 Thinking

Jay Gambetta
VP, IBM Quantum
IBM

Demis Hassabis
Cofounder and CEO
Google DeepMind

Susan Lee Colby
Cofounder and Chief Creative Officer
Grace Creative LA

Luna Lu
Associate Dean and Reilly Professor of Civil Engineering
Purdue University

Leila McKenzie-Delis
Founder and CEO
DIAL Global

Damian Fagon
Chief Equity Officer
New York's Office of Cannabis Management

Rory Armes
VP, Unity Industry and Global Head of Delivery Studios
Unity

Al Harrington
16-Year NBA Veteran and CEO
Viola Brands

Thai Randolph
CEO
Hartbeat

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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