FESTIVAL SESSIONS

Explore a preview of this year’s sessions. New additions announced weekly

Monday, September 15, 2025
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Welcome Breakfast 2025

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Creativity
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Private Event
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

The Business of Beer
Hosted by Talea

 

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Entrepreneurship
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Fast Track
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

An Ice Cream Social with Salt & Straw
Hosted by Salt & Straw

 

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Creativity
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Fast Track
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Partner Up: How to Build Breakthrough Brand Collaborations That Actually Work
Hosted by Jennifer Bett Communications 

 

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Creativity
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Fast Track
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM

We've Reached Peak Soda: Exploring Branding Challenges in Oversaturated Markets with Mother 
Hosted by Mother Design

 

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Design
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Fast Track
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM

More Than a Desk: Lessons from the Malin on the New Era of Hybrid Work
Hosted by The Malin

 

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Leadership and Inclusion
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Fast Track
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM

Stepping into the Future of Retail with Tecovas and WVN
Hosted by Tecovas/WVN

 

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Design
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Fast Track
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

A dinner and conversation at Sofreh

Why being culture-driven is good for business

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Taste of Innovation
Tuesday, September 16, 2025
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

A Conversation with Sephora North America CEO Artemis Patrick

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Panels and Conversations
9:55 AM - 10:25 AM

Is Retirement Possible? 
Featuring Myechia Minter-Jordan, CEO, AARP

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Panels and Conversations
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

A Conversation with Fashion Designer Norma Kamali

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Panels and Conversations
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

In a Quiet So Loud: Conquering Chaos in the Business World with Sylvain
Hosted by Sylvain

 

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Leadership and Inclusion
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Fast Track
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Perspective Shift: How Founders and Thinkers Can Get Creative and Redefine Building a Business 
Hosted by Happy Medium/Engine

 

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Entrepreneurship
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Fast Track
2:30 PM - 3:00 PM

A Conversation with Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn

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Panels and Conversations
4:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Innovation by Design Honoree Reception

Join us for a celebration of Fast Company's annual Innovation by Design Awards honorees.

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Design
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Private Event
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM

Captivated and Inspired: What It Takes to Design Indelible Brands That Rise Above 
Hosted by CannonDesign

 

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Creativity
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Fast Track
5:30 PM - 6:15 PM

Behind the scenes of “Stranger Things: The First Shadow” on Broadway
Hosted by Journey 

 

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Design
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Fast Track
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Kickoff Party

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Party
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

A dinner and conversation at Metropolis by Marcus Samuelsson

Versatility is crucial at the Perelman Performing Arts Center

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Taste of Innovation
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

A dinner and conversation at Manhatta

Mastering a customer-first mindset

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Taste of Innovation
Wednesday, September 17, 2025

Future of Experiential Branding
Featuring James Chester, Cofounder and CEO, WVN and Jamie Reilly, General Manager, Moment Factory Sports and Entertainment

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Panels and Conversations
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

A Conversation with Filmmaker Alex Gibney and Philanthropist Wendy Schmidt

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Panels and Conversations
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Immersive Everywhere: Exploring the Tech-Driven Future of Location-Based Experiences with Disguise
Hosted by Disguise

 

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Design
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Fast Track
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

The Future of Mobility: Driving Innovation and Efficiency in a Changing World
Presented by Penske
Featuring Heather Lane, VP of Supply Chain Strategy and Systems, Ulta Beauty; Rita McGrath, Academic Director in Executive Education, Columbia Business School and Founder, Rita McGrath Group and Sherry Sanger, EVP of Strategy and Marketing, Penske Transportation Solutions

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Tech
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Panels and Conversations
2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Future-Proof Your Tech Brand: How to Transcend the Trust Gap
Hosted by FutureBrand

 

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Tech
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Fast Track
2:55 PM

A Conversation with Psychologist and Author Jonathan Haidt

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Panels and Conversations
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM

An Afternoon at One World Observatory 
Hosted by One World Observatory 

 

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Creativity
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Fast Track
5:45 PM - 7:15 PM

Best Workplaces for Innovators Awards Cocktail Reception

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Creativity
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Private Event
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

A dinner and conversation at The Bazaar

José Andrés Group is on a mission

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Taste of Innovation
Thursday, September 18, 2025
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Build Things That Last: The Craft and Care of Leather Footwear with Thursday Boot Company
Hosted by Thursday Boots

 

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Design
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Fast Track
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Mix and Match Gone (Brand) Wild. Using AI to Innovate the Cross-Sector Brand Mashups
Hosted by CBX

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Creativity
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Fast Track
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Function and Flow: How Innovation Moves with Us
Hosted by Dagne Dover

 

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Entrepreneurship
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Fast Track
12:15 PM - 1:45 PM

Twenty Years of the Modern: Leadership Lessons with Executive Chef Tom Allan
Hosted by The Modern

 

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Leadership and Inclusion
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Fast Track
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Closing Night Party

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Party
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

A dinner and conversation at Naks

How to expand strategically in crowded industries

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Taste of Innovation

Additional Sessions – Details Coming Soon

These sessions are part of the lineup, with scheduling details to be announced soon.

Maximizing Social Impact with Minimal Resources

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Panels and Conversations

Why the Next Big Breakthrough Could Come from Space

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Panels and Conversations

How the ACLU Is Fighting the Polycrisis

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Coexisting with AI: Who’s in Charge?
Presented by Hyland
Featuring Jitesh S. Ghai, President and CEO, Hyland

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Leadership and Inclusion
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Panels and Conversations

Gen X in the Workforce

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Panels and Conversations

Forecasting for Advantage: How to Harness Weather Data Across Your Business
Presented by Weather Company

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Tech
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Panels and Conversations

Beyond the Hype: How AI and Real-Time Data Are Powering a More Consumer-Centric Future
Presented by Fetch
Featuring Wes Schroll, CEO, Fetch

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Tech
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Panels and Conversations

Future of Food and Sustainability

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Panels and Conversations

Standards: The Security Blanket in the Supply Chain Storm
Presented by GS1 US
Featuring Greg Cathey, SVP of Transformation and Innovation, Walmart  and Melanie Nuce-Hilton, SVP of Customer Success, GS1 US

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Sustainability
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Panels and Conversations

Powering Tomorrow: Navigating the Crossroads of Energy and AI
Presented by Williams

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Sustainability
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Panels and Conversations

The New Era of Experiential Events
Presented by Convene
Featuring Ryan Simonetti, Cofounder and CEO, Convene and Jessica Stacey, SVP of External Communications, Experiential and Marketing Partnerships, Sephora

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Tech
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Panels and Conversations

FC Debate: Vibe Coding

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Panels and Conversations

Thriving in Transformation: Leadership for Long-Term Value
Presented by Project Management Institute
 

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Tech
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Panels and Conversations

More Sessions To Be Announced

We’re still adding to the lineup — check back soon!

*Tickets for Taste of Innovation are sold separately