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.

SPEAKERS

Ryan Reynolds
Ryan Reynolds
Cofounder; Chief Creative Officer
Maximum Effort; MNTN
Pat McGrath
Pat McGrath
Founder, Chief Creative Officer, and CEO
Pat McGrath Labs
Satya Nadella
Satya Nadella
Chairman and CEO
Microsoft
Issa Rae
Issa Rae
Writer, Producer, Actress, and Founder
Hoorae
Ted Sarandos
Ted Sarandos
Co-CEO
Netflix
Lina Khan
Lina Khan
Chair
Federal Trade Commission
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Lin-Manuel Miranda
Award-winning songwriter, actor, producer and director
Jennifer Doudna
Jennifer Doudna
Founder and Nobel Laureate
Innovative Genomics Institute
José Andrés
José Andrés
Founder
José Andrés Group, World Central Kitchen
Sara Nelson
Sara Nelson
International President
Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

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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