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

Richard Dickson
Richard Dickson
President and CEO
Gap Inc.
Rahsan Lindsay
Rahsan Lindsay
CEO
MediaCo, 'HOT 97'
Caroline Tillett
Caroline Tillett
Chief Scientific Officer
Kenvue
Carrie Wilkie
Carrie Wilkie
SVP, Standards and Technology
GS1 US
Chuck Lasley
Chuck Lasley
IT Director, Application Development
Dillard's
Damien Hooper-Campbell
Damien Hooper-Campbell
Chief Impact Officer
StockX
Helmy Eltoukhy
Helmy Eltoukhy
Cofounder, Chairman, and Co-CEO
Guardant Health
Gil Mandelzis
Gil Mandelzis
Founder and CEO
Capitolis
Deb Golden
Deb Golden
US Chief Innovation Officer
Deloitte
Orlando Ashford
Orlando Ashford
Chief People Officer
Fanatics

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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