Scroll down for a preview of the sessions at the festival. New sessions added weekly.
The Main Stage Presented by Capital One
Tues. 9/20 – Thu. 9/22
8:30 AM – 4:30 PM ET
The Main Stage Presented by Capital One at the Hub will feature more than a dozen editorial sessions with the biggest names in business, technology, media, and beyond. Attendees will hear directly from innovators and leaders changing the world.
The Hub at Convene
Tues. 9/20 – Thu. 9/22
8:30 AM – 6:30 PM ET
The Festival Hub at Convene (225 Liberty Street) will be home to in-depth panel discussions and interviews on three stages: the Main Stage Presented by Capital One, the Forum, and the Assembly. It will also include interactive workshops, one-of-a-kind experiences, and opportunities for serendipitous and purposeful networking—plus a few surprises.
Fast Tracks
Mon. 9/19 – Thu. 9/22
Times vary
Fast Tracks are our take on an urban field trip, offering insider access to New York City’s most innovative companies. They’re hosted by leaders at the very offices, studios, and work spaces where their ideas come to life.
Taste of Innovation
Mon. 9/19 – Tue. 9/20
Times vary
For the first time in #FCFestival history, Fast Company is introducing Taste of Innovation, a series of exclusive culinary experiences showcasing the people, foods, libations, and stories that make for an unforgettable—and innovative—meal.*
Fast Lane to American Chinese Cuisine
Celebrate the rich heritage and future of Panda Express
Featuring Jimmy Wang, Executive Director, Panda Express, and Jessica Chao, Public Relations, Corporate Communications and Partnerships, Panda Restaurant Group
Creativity
Taste of Innovation
Celebrate 35 years of Panda Express's fan favorite, the boldly marinated orange chicken, with executive director, chef Jimmy Wang. Take a seat inside their kitchen for a special meal, drinks, and an intimate conversation on how they continue to innovate, attract new customers, and reimagine the brand.
Tuesday, September 20, 2022
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Plant-Based Pivot
Eleven Madison Park
Featuring Daniel Humm, Chef, Eleven Madison Park, and Dominique Roy, Chef De Cuisine, Eleven Madison Park
Creativity
Taste of Innovation
Eleven Madison Park pairs delicious plant-based dishes with an amazing view of Madison Square Park with the ambition to reconfigure the restaurant model to combat food insecurity and create a sustainable and equitable food system. Feast on a variety of innovative meals created by chef Daniel Humm, and join Dominique Roy, chef de cuisine, for an exclusive presentation and discussion about the restaurant's pivot to a plant-based menu.
*Tickets for Taste of Innovation are sold separately
