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

Ken Turner
Ken Turner
CMO
Fanatics Collectibles
Jason White
Jason White
CMO
Fanatics Betting and Gaming
Jamie Medeiros
Jamie Medeiros
Chief Brand Officer
Planet Fitness
Evan Frank
Evan Frank
Cofounder
Fora
Jake Peters
Jake Peters
Cofounder and Chief Product and Technology Officer
Fora
Henley Vazquez
Henley Vazquez
Cofounder
Fora
Kevin Morgan
Kevin Morgan
Brand Leader, Tempo by Hilton
Hilton
John Tomik
John Tomik
Founder, Slalom Element Lab212
Slalom
Jonathan Foley
Jonathan Foley
Executive Director
Project Drawdown
Hannah Hickman
Hannah Hickman
Partner and Head of Youth Culture Practice
Sparks & Honey

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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