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.

HEADLINE SPEAKERS

The 10 Most Innovative People of the Last 10 Years

Brian Melka
Brian Melka
President and CEO
Kohler Energy
Jessica Chao
Jessica Chao
Vice President of Brand Marketing and Communications
Din Tai Fung North America
Taryn Toomey
Taryn Toomey
Founder
The Class
Lauri Metrose
Lauri Metrose
SVP Global Communications
Expedia Group
Raffi Krikorian
Raffi Krikorian
Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director
Emerson Collective
Anne Gibson
Anne Gibson
Design Principal
CannonDesign
Lisa Bodell
Lisa Bodell
CEO
FutureThink
Peter Clardy
Peter Clardy
Lead, Google Health Enterprise Team
Google
Takoua Debeche
Takoua Debeche
Head of Innovation, North America
Danone
Yoon Ahn
Yoon Ahn
Creative Director; Global Women's Curator
Ambush; Nike

A celebration of sustained innovation on the 10th anniversary of the Festival

Highlights from Past Innovation Festivals

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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