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


Erica Keswin
Author, Speaker and Workplace Strategist
Bring Your Human LLC

Will Travis
Founder and CEO
Elevation Barn

Matt Sia
Creative Director
Pearlfisher

Ruth Yomtoubian
Head of the Global Innovation Center
VSP Vision

Ron Faris
VP and General Manager
Nike Virtual Studios

Rachana Bhide
Moderator
FastCo Works

Tirana Hassan
Executive Director
Human Rights Watch

Janai Nelson
President and Director-Counsel
NAACP Legal Defense Fund

Carly Tatum
Senior Director, ESG Giving and Impact
Dell Technologies

Anushka Salinas
President and Chief Operating Officer,
Rent the Runway

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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