FESTIVAL SESSIONS

Monday, September 16, 2024
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Innovation by Design and Best Workplaces for Innovators Honoree Welcome Breakfast

LOCATION
 
THEME
 
TYPE
Private Event
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Biking and Brews with Brompton Bikes 

workout
workout

Workout


Hosted by Brompton Bikes

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 15 min subway

LOCATION
West Village
THEME
Wellness
TYPE
Fast Track
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Reinventing the Retail Model Through Direct-to-Demand Strategy with Larroudé 

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Giveaway


Hosted by Larroudé 

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 25 min subway

LOCATION
Midtown East
THEME
Entrepreneurship
TYPE
Fast Track
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Restating the Case for DEI


Hosted by General Catalyst/Chief

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 15-20 min subway

LOCATION
Flatiron
THEME
Leadership and Inclusion
TYPE
Fast Track
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Stubios Live: How Brands Can Harness the Power of Creatives and Their Fandoms

entertainment
entertainment

Entertainment


Hosted by Tubi

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 10-15 min subway

LOCATION
Union Square
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Fast Track
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

The Millennial Sports Fan: Strategies for Engaging Women in the Game


Hosted by theSkimm

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 25-30 min subway

 

LOCATION
Flatiron
THEME
Entrepreneurship
TYPE
Fast Track
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Creating a Business on Your Own Terms


Hosted by MZ Wallace 

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 10-15 min subway, 25 min walk

LOCATION
SoHo
THEME
Entrepreneurship
TYPE
Fast Track
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

How Brave Is Your Brand? Future-Proofing Through Fearlessness


Hosted by FutureBrand

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 20 min subway

LOCATION
Midtown East
THEME
Personal Development and Career
TYPE
Fast Track
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Humanitarian Game Changers: Innovations from the Front Lines of Aid  


Hosted by International Rescue Committee

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 15-20 min subway

LOCATION
Midtown East
THEME
Social Good
TYPE
Fast Track
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Public Records: Reenvisioning One Institution into Another


Hosted by Public Records 

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 25 min subway

LOCATION
Brooklyn
THEME
Design
TYPE
Fast Track
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Wellness Your Way: Workout at Chelsea Piers Fitness' Newest Club


Hosted by Chelsea Piers 

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 15-20 min subway

LOCATION
Flatiron
THEME
Wellness
TYPE
Fast Track
1:30 PM - 3:15 PM

Harnessing AI for Good in the Fight Against Poverty


Hosted by Robin Hood 

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 20 min subway

LOCATION
Union Square
THEME
Social Good
TYPE
Fast Track
2:00 PM - 3:35 PM

Accounting for "Anti-Woke" Backlash


Hosted by Omnicom/Disqo/Do the WeRQ/Polpeo 

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 10-15 min subway, 30 min walk

LOCATION
Hudson Square
THEME
Leadership and Inclusion
TYPE
Fast Track
2:00 PM - 3:35 PM

How Pvolve Is Building a Sustainable Fitness Routine for Women

workout
workout

Workout


Hosted by Pvolve

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 15 min subway ride, 25-30 min walk

LOCATION
SoHo
THEME
Wellness
TYPE
Fast Track
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Drive an F1 Racing Simulator and Learn Why Paramount+ and Rokt Are Collaborating with F1

entertainment
entertainment

Entertainment


Hosted by Rokt

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 20 min subway

LOCATION
SoHo
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Fast Track
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Tour 505 State Street, New York City’s First All-Electric Skyscraper


Hosted by Alloy

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 20 min subway

LOCATION
Brooklyn
THEME
Design
TYPE
Fast Track
3:30 PM - 5:05 PM

Confronting Loneliness with Powerful Questions and Powerful Play

drink
drink

Drinks Included


Hosted by Sloomoo Institute and GoodQues

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 10-15 min subway, 25 min walk

LOCATION
SoHo
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Fast Track
3:30 PM - 5:05 PM

How Pvolve is Building a Sustainable Fitness Routine for Women 

workout
workout

Workout


Hosted by Pvolve

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 15 min subway ride, 25-30 min walk

LOCATION
SoHo
THEME
Wellness
TYPE
Fast Track
3:30 PM - 5:05 PM

Innovation’s Often-Overlooked Hero? Successful Brand + Agency Partnerships

drink
drink

Drinks Included


Hosted by Pernod Ricard/BarkleyOKRP

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 15 min walk

LOCATION
Tribeca
THEME
Entrepreneurship
TYPE
Fast Track
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Brewing Innovation: Combining Tech and Design for the Ultimate Coffee Experience

drink
drink

Drinks Included


Hosted by Terra Kaffe 

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 20 min subway

LOCATION
Flatiron
THEME
Tech
TYPE
Fast Track
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Heartland America: Ditch the Coastal Pretense and Take a Journey with Mother through Small-town America

drink
drink

Drinks Included

food
food

Food Included


Hosted by Mother 

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 30 min subway

LOCATION
Brooklyn
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Fast Track
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

How Creative Artists Agency Is Using AI for Good


Hosted by Creative Artists Agency

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 20-25 min subway

LOCATION
Midtown East
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Fast Track
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

The Intersection of Brand and Advocacy

drink
drink

Drinks Included

food
food

Food Included


Hosted by SolComms

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 20 min subway

LOCATION
Flatiron
THEME
Social Good
TYPE
Fast Track
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Brand Building for the Next Generation

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Giveaway


Hosted by Milk Makeup and Phidel Digital 

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 10 min subway

LOCATION
SoHo
THEME
Entrepreneurship
TYPE
Fast Track
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Innovation by Design Honoree Reception

LOCATION
 
THEME
 
TYPE
Private Event
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

A Dinner and Conversation at Daily Provisions

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Single Session

drink
drink

Drinks Included

food
food

Food Included


Improving Hospitality with Technology: USHG’s Approach for Employees and Customers
Featuring Kelly MacPherson, Chief Supply Chain and Technology Officer, Union Square Hospitality Group and Chip Wade, CEO, Union Square Hospitality Group

LOCATION
 
THEME
Tech
TYPE
Taste of Innovation
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

A Dinner and Conversation at Jazba

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single

Single Session

drink
drink

Drinks Included

food
food

Food Included


The story of reinvention
Featuring Rajesh Bhardwaj, Owner, Junoon and Jazba and Deanna Ting, New York and Philadelphia Editor, Resy

LOCATION
 
THEME
Entrepreneurship
TYPE
Taste of Innovation
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:10 AM

Morning Workout: Reconnect with Yourself Through the Class Relieve

workout
workout

Workout


Featuring Taryn Toomey, Founder, The Class

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Wellness
TYPE
Workshop
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Preparing for a Quantum Leap


Featuring Darío Gil, SVP of Research, IBM and Martin A. Schmidt, President, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Tech
TYPE
Panel
9:40 AM - 10:10 AM

Echoes of the Unseen: Where Art, Technology, Ecology, and Place Come Together

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Giveaway


Presented by Hyundai Motor
Featuring DooEun Choi, Art Director, Head of Artlab, Hyundai Motor Co.; Joel Ferree, Program Director, Art + Technology Lab, Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) and John Gerrard, Artist, LACMA's Art + Technology Lab Alumni
Moderated by Greg Lindsay, FastCo Works

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Panel
9:45 AM - 11:15 AM

Brand Building in the Age of Microtrends


Hosted by Red Antler

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 25 min subway

LOCATION
Chelsea
THEME
Entrepreneurship
TYPE
Fast Track
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Crafting Time: Reviving American Watchmaking with Shinola


Hosted by Shinola

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 10-12 min subway

LOCATION
Tribeca
THEME
Design
TYPE
Fast Track
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Flourish by Design: Activating Experience Design to Improve Our Health, Work, and Wellness


Hosted by CannonDesign

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 20 min subway

LOCATION
Midtown East
THEME
Design
TYPE
Fast Track
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Where Running and Tech Intersect

workout
workout

Workout

entertainment
entertainment

Entertainment


Hosted by New York Road Runners

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 25-30 min subway

LOCATION
Midtown
THEME
Wellness
TYPE
Fast Track
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM

Building a Climate-Resilient Grid with More Sustainable Energy Solutions

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Giveaway


Presented by Kohler Energy
Featuring Lesley Jantarasami, Managing Director, Energy Program, Bipartisan Policy Center; Brian Melka, President and CEO, Kohler Energy and Alise Porto, SVP of Power and Sustainability, Switch
Moderated by Alex Kantrowitz, FastCo Works 

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Sustainability
TYPE
Panel
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM

The Tech Revolution: What It Means for Your Health

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Giveaway


Presented by Medtronic
Featuring Noémie Elhadad, Chair, Biomedical Informatics Department, Columbia University; Ronald Arthur Lehman, Spine Surgeon, New York Presbyterian Och Spine Hospital and Bill Peine, Vice President of Research and Technology, Medtronic
Moderated by Julianne Pepitone, FastCo Works

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Tech
TYPE
Panel
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Rethinking Retail and Late Night with Busy Philipps and QVC


Featuring David Rawlinson II, President and CEO, Qurate Retail and Busy Philipps, New York Times best-selling author, actor, activist, writer, and host

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Panel
11:00 AM - 11:40 AM

Leverage Design Thinking to Collaborate and Resolve Conflict


Featuring Klaus Heesch,Design Leader, Feel Science

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Design
TYPE
Workshop
11:25 AM - 11:35 AM

Opening Remarks


Featuring Brendan Vaughan, Editor-in-chief, Fast Company

LOCATION
BMCC Tribeca PAC
THEME
 
TYPE
Main Stage
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Sustainable and Profitable Fashion Design in the Age of AI


Hosted by Resonance

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 30-35 min subway

LOCATION
Chelsea
THEME
Design
TYPE
Fast Track
11:35 AM - 12:10 PM

Ryan Reynolds: Cofounder, Maximum Effort; Chief Creative Officer, MNTN

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Top 10 Innovator


Featuring Ryan Reynolds, Cofounder, Maximum Effort

LOCATION
BMCC Tribeca PAC
THEME
Entrepreneurship
TYPE
Main Stage
12:00 PM - 12:40 PM

How to Stop Forecasting Trends and Build the Future


Featuring Matt Klein, Head of Global Foresight, Reddit

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Personal Development and Career
TYPE
Workshop
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

The Power of Collaboration to Fight Cancer


Presented by City of Hope
Featuring Peter Clardy, Lead, Google Health Enterprise Team, Google;  Greg Simon, Former Executive Director, White House Cancer Moonshot, President, Simonovation, LLC and Robert Stone, CEO, City of Hope
Moderated by Julianne Pepitone, FastCo Works

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Wellness
TYPE
Panel
1:20 PM - 1:50 PM

Future of Food: Designing Healthier Food for People and the Planet

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Giveaway


Presented by Danone
Featuring Takoua Debeche, Head of Innovation, North America, Danone; Dani Dudeck, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Instacart and Jilly Stephens, CEO, City Harvest
Moderated by Greg Lindsay, FastCo Works

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Sustainability
TYPE
Panel
1:30 PM - 2:05 PM

Gen Z for America: How Young Leaders Are Shaping the Future of Politics


Featuring David Hogg, Cofounder and President, Leaders We Deserve; Kevin Lata, Cofounder and Executive Director,, Leaders We Deserve and Stephanie Ruhle, Host of The 11th Hour and NBC News Senior Business Analyst

LOCATION
BMCC Tribeca PAC
THEME
Politics
TYPE
Main Stage
1:50 PM - 2:30 PM

Experiences Reimagined: Data and AI as a Catalyst for Creativity and Innovation


Presented by IBM
Featuring Matt Gierhart, Global Lead Partner, Digital Product Engineering, IBM and Billy Seabrook,Senior Partner, Global Chief Design Officer, IBM

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Tech
TYPE
Workshop
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

From Z to A: What You Need to Know About Gen Alpha


Featuring Joe Ferencz, Founder and CEO, Gamefam and Matt Traub, Chief Operating Officer, DKC

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Panel
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Empire State Building 2.0: Bringing a Legacy Destination into the Future


Hosted by Journey

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 20 min subway

LOCATION
Midtown
THEME
Design
TYPE
Fast Track
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

How to Hack the Newsjack: Strategies for Effective Engagement 


Hosted by Jennifer Bett Communications (JBC)

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 20 min subway

LOCATION
Flatiron
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Fast Track
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

How to Take Big Creative Swings—and Why They Pay Off 


Hosted by Giant Spoon 

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 5 min walk

LOCATION
Financial District
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Fast Track
2:40 PM - 3:10 PM

Your Company's Guide to AI Regulation and Safety


Featuring Ron De Jesus, Field Chief Privacy Officer, Transcend; Raffi Krikorian, Chief Technology Officer and Managing Director, Emerson Collective and Wendi Whitmore, SVP and Head of Unit 42, Palo Alto Networks

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Tech
TYPE
Panel
2:40 PM - 3:20 PM

Never Met a Stranger: Reconnect with Connection


Featuring Francesca Hogi, Founder, The True Love Society

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Personal Development and Career
TYPE
Workshop
2:45 PM - 3:20 PM

Sara Nelson: President, Association of Flight Attendants

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Top 10 Innovator


Featuring Sara Nelson, International President, Association of Flight Attendants-CWA

LOCATION
BMCC Tribeca PAC
THEME
Leadership and Inclusion
TYPE
Main Stage
3:20 PM - 3:55 PM

Making the Case for Beauty in Innovation

 
Featuring Gabby Lord,Cofounder and Creative Director, Super Keen Studio; Bruno Regalo, Chief Design Officer, TBWA; Stefan Sagmeister, Designer, Sagmeister and James Taylor, Global Head of Design, TBWA\Media Arts Lab

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Design
TYPE
Panel
3:30 PM - 4:10 PM

Decoding Your Work Style and Designing the Best Way to Work with Anyone


Featuring David Rock, Director, NeuroLeadership Institute

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Leadership and Inclusion
TYPE
Workshop
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

An Afternoon at One World Observatory


Hosted by One World Observatory

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 7 min walk

LOCATION
Tribeca
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Fast Track
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Innovating Sustainable Design: Smart Wood for Your Smart Home 


Hosted by Room & Board and Carbon Smart Wood

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 15-20 min subway

LOCATION
Chelsea
THEME
Sustainability
TYPE
Fast Track
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Mind Your Being: Exploring the Mind-Body Connection at Being Health


Hosted by Being Health 

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 9 min walk

LOCATION
Seaport
THEME
Wellness
TYPE
Fast Track
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM

Destination Office: How the Workplace Is Transforming

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Giveaway


Presented by Convene
Featuring Bahram Akradi, Founder, chairman, and CEO, Life Time; Jan Cieslikiewicz, Cofounder, Parlor Social Club and Ryan Simonetti, Cofounder and CEO, Convene
Moderated by Damian Slattery, SVP Marketing, Fast Company

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Personal Development and Career
TYPE
Panel
4:15 PM - 4:55 PM

Why You Need LinkedIn for Your Marketing Strategy


Featuring Christoph Becker, Chief Creative Officer, Whalar Group; AJ Eckstein, Founder and CEO, Creator Match and  Allyson Resh, Content Partner Lead, LinkedIn

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Workshop
5:00 PM - 5:40 PM

Unwind with Roga: An AI-Guided Meditation Experience


Featuring Ami Lebendiker, Cofounder and CEO, Roga and Alison Smith, Cofounder and Chief Scientist, Roga

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Wellness
TYPE
Workshop
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

DoorDash-All-the-Ads: Domination Through Collaboration


Hosted by Wieden+Kennedy 

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 15 min subway, 30 min walk

LOCATION
Hudson Square
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Fast Track
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

The Art of Connecting Through Podcasting


Hosted by Patreon

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 10-12 min subway, 25 min walk

LOCATION
Hudson Square
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Fast Track
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

The Business of Equity and Wellness

networking
networking

Networking

drink
drink

Drinks Included


Hosted by 2045 Studio and Randstad

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 15-20 min subway

LOCATION
Flatiron
THEME
Leadership and Inclusion
TYPE
Fast Track
5:45 PM - 6:15 PM

Innovate Alabama: Driving the Future of Innovation

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Giveaway


Presented by Innovate Alabama
Featuring Tamar Blue, CEO, MentalHappy; Shegun Otulana, Founder and CEO, Harmony Venture Labs and Britney Summerville, Board Member, Investor, Community Leader, Founder of Birmingham Bound
Moderated by Alex Kantrowitz, FastCo Works

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Entrepreneurship
TYPE
Panel
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM

Opening Night Party

drink
drink

Drinks Included


Sponsored by Innovate Alabama

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
 
TYPE
Party
6:30 PM - 9:30 PM

A Dinner and Conversation at Resident

single
single

Single Session

drink
drink

Drinks Included

food
food

Food Included


The newest concept in fine dining focuses on diversity
Featuring Brian Mommsen, Founder and CEO, Resident and Nancy Nguyen, Head Chef, Resident

LOCATION
 
THEME
Leadership and Inclusion
TYPE
Taste of Innovation
7:00 PM - 10:00 PM

A Dinner and Conversation at Scarpetta

single
single

Single Session

drink
drink

Drinks Included

food
food

Food Included


How companies are capitalizing on a revived travel industry
Featuring Brian Kelly, Founder, The Points Guy

LOCATION
 
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Taste of Innovation
Wednesday, September 18, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:10 AM

Morning Workout: Reinvigorate with Pilates 

workout
workout

Workout


Featuring Melissa Bentivoglio, Founder and CEO, Frame Fitness

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Wellness
TYPE
Workshop
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

What's at Stake This Election Year


Featuring Asima Ahmad, Cofounder and Chief Medical Officer, Carrot Fertility; Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, Global Chief Economist, Boston Consulting Group and Ian Simmons, Cofounder and Principal, Blue Haven Initiative

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
 
TYPE
Panel
9:35 AM - 10:05 AM

Innovation and Collaboration: The New Intersection of Food Safety, Sustainability, and Traceability

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Giveaway


Presented by GS1 US
Featuring Tamara Muruetagoiena, VP of Sustainability, International Fresh Produce Association; Renee Perry, Vice President of CSR & ESG, Culinary Collaborations and Carrie Wilkie, SVP, Standards and Technology, GS1 US
Moderated by Greg Lindsay, FastCo Works

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Sustainability
TYPE
Panel
10:00 AM - 10:35 AM

Ted Sarandos: Co-CEO, Netflix

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Top 10 Innovator


Featuring Ted Sarandos, Co-CEO, Netflix

LOCATION
BMCC Tribeca PAC
THEME
Tech
TYPE
Main Stage
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Cultural Re-Boot: How Dr. Martens Has Transcended Trend to Become a Cultural Icon


Hosted by M&C Saatchi SS+K

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 20 min subway

LOCATION
Flatiron
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Fast Track
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

From Fashion Statements to Financial Gains: Unlocking the Investment Potential of Luxury Goods


Hosted by Fashionphile

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 30-35 min subway

LOCATION
Hudson Yards
THEME
Entrepreneurship
TYPE
Fast Track
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Why Consumer Brands Should Invest in Initiatives that Live Beyond Their Product


Hosted by Argent
Featuring Sali Christeson, Founder and CEO, Argent

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 11 min subway, 30 min walk

LOCATION
SoHo
THEME
Leadership and Inclusion
TYPE
Fast Track
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM

Live Long and Prosper: Unpacking the Longevity Economy


Featuring Melanie Goldey, CEO, Tally Health; Tom Hale, CEO, Ōura and John Mackey, Co-Creator and CEO, Love.Life 

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Wellness
TYPE
Panel
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM

Balancing AI and Human Creativity Through Improv with the Second City

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Workshop
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Building a More Responsible Supply Chain


Featuring Joke Aerts, Head of Credible Scaling, Tony's Open Chain, Tony's Chocolonely; Kimberly Shenk, Cofounder and CEO, Novi Connect and Scott Tannen, Founder and CEO, Boll & Branch 

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Sustainability
TYPE
Panel
11:05 AM - 11:45 AM

The Human Way to Use AI to Create Compelling and Personal Social Video


Featuring Kim Rittberg,  Digital Marketer & Video Expert 

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Workshop
11:10 AM - 11:45 AM

Lin-Manuel Miranda: Songwriter, Actor, Director

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Top 10 Innovator


Featuring Lin-Manuel Miranda, Award-winning songwriter, actor, producer, and director

LOCATION
BMCC Tribeca PAC
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Main Stage
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Discover, Explore, and More at The Met’s 81st Street Studio


Hosted by The Met 

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 40 min subway

LOCATION
Upper West Side
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Fast Track
11:50 AM - 12:30 PM

Unlock Your Cosmic Success Archetype with the AstroTwins


Featuring Ophira and Tali Edut, Cofounders, The AstroTwins

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Leadership and Inclusion
TYPE
Workshop
12:00 PM - 12:35 PM

Jennifer Doudna: Founder, Innovative Genomics Institute; Professor of Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley (live virtual session)

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top

Top 10 Innovator


Featuring Jennifer Doudna, Founder, Innovative Genomics Institute, and Nobel Laureate

LOCATION
BMCC Tribeca PAC
THEME
Wellness
TYPE
Main Stage
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

Clean, Repair, Collect


Hosted by Veja

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 25-30 min subway

LOCATION
Williamsburg
THEME
Sustainability
TYPE
Fast Track
12:35 PM - 1:05 PM

Powering AI: Energy’s Role in Shaping Our Future

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Giveaway


Presented by Williams
Featuring Brian Hlavinka, VP, Digital Transformation and Procurement, Williams; Arshad Mansoor, President and CEO, Electric Power Research Institute and Kli Pappas, Global Head of AI and Senior Director, Predictive Analytics, Colgate-Palmolive
Moderated by Greg Lindsay, FastCo Works

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Tech
TYPE
Panel
12:40 PM - 1:15 PM

The Next Wave of AI Innovation: How AWS, Moderna, and Whoop Are Prepared for It


Presented by Moderna
Featuring Colleen Aubrey, SVP, AWS Solutions; Emily Capodilupo, Senior Vice President of Research, Algorithms and Data at WHOOP and Brad Miller, Chief Information Officer, Moderna 
Moderated by Rachana Bhide, FastCo Works

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Tech
TYPE
Panel
1:25 PM - 1:55 PM

How Businesses Are Fighting the “War on Woke”


Featuring Elizabeth Gore, Cofounder and President, Hello Alice; Russell Jackson, Chef and Owner, Reverence and  Neal Katyal, Partner, Hogan Lovells US

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Entrepreneurship
TYPE
Panel
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Disrupting the Future of Hair Growth with Great Many


Hosted by Great Many

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 10-12 min subway

LOCATION
NoHo
THEME
Wellness
TYPE
Fast Track
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

The Business of Beer

drink
drink

Drinks Included


Hosted by Talea Beer Co.

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 35 min subway

LOCATION
Brooklyn
THEME
Entrepreneurship
TYPE
Fast Track
2:05 PM - 2:30 PM

Satya Nadella: CEO, Microsoft (live virtual session)

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Top 10 Innovator


Featuring Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft

LOCATION
BMCC Tribeca PAC
THEME
Tech
TYPE
Main Stage
2:15 PM - 2:55 PM

Your Inventory of Courage: How to Shift from Ambiguity to Clarity


Featuring Natalie Nixon, Creativity Strategist and CEO, Figure8 Thinking

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Workshop
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Can AI Gadgets Find a Connection?


Featuring Robert Brunner, Founder and Partner, Ammunition Group; Lead Designer, Beats by Dre and Jesse Lyu, Founder and CEO, Rabbit

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Tech
TYPE
Panel
3:05 PM - 3:45 PM

The Other AI: How "Appreciative Inquiry" Enhances Innovation

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giveaway

Giveaway


Presented by Better and Better
Featuring David Cooperrider, Professor, Department of Organizational Behavior, Weatherhead School of Management, Case Western Reserve University; Julie Reiter, VP, Human Resources and Sustainable Development, Clarke and Bob Stiller, Founder, Keurig Green Mountain
Moderated by Rachana Bhide, FastCo Works

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Tech
TYPE
Panel
3:20 PM - 3:55 PM

José Andrés: Chef and Founder, World Central Kitchen

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top

Top 10 Innovator


Featuring José Andrés, Founder, José Andrés Group, World Central Kitchen

LOCATION
BMCC Tribeca PAC
THEME
Social Good
TYPE
Main Stage
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Innovation in Sports Marketing: How Adidas Got Its Swagger Back with Anthony Edwards

drink
drink

Drinks Included

food
food

Food Included


Hosted by Johannes Leonardo/Adidas

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 2 min walk

LOCATION
Financial District
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Fast Track
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

The Future of Fast Casual

food
food

Food Included


Hosted by Kernel

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 15 min subway

LOCATION
NoHo
THEME
Tech
TYPE
Fast Track
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Worth the Squeeze: How Juice Generation Has Stayed Fresh for 25 Years

food
food

Food Included


Hosted by Juice Generation

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 15-20 min subway

LOCATION
Meatpacking
THEME
Wellness
TYPE
Fast Track
3:55 PM - 4:35 PM

You Are What You Negotiate 


Featuring Lydia Fenet, Founder and CEO, The Lydia Fenet Agency

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Personal Development and Career
TYPE
Workshop
4:00 PM - 4:45 PM

Exclusive Screening Event—Green Champions: How Business Leaders Can Drive and Inspire Climate Action


Presented by 3M
Featuring Lana Condor, Award-Winning Actor and Producer; Eugene Kirpichov, Cofounder and Executive Director, Work on Climate; Matthias Martensen, Cofounder and CEO, Ostrom and Jayshree Seth, Corporate Scientist and Chief Science Advocate, 3M
Moderated by Nicole Sawyer, FastCo Works

LOCATION
BMCC Tribeca PAC
THEME
Sustainability
TYPE
Screening & Panel
4:05 PM - 4:35 PM

How Employee Engagement Can Transform Company Culture—and the Bottom Line 


Featuring Bob Stiller, Founder, Keurig Green Mountain

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Leadership and Inclusion
TYPE
Panel
4:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Musicians as CEOs: An Experience with Mastercard and OnesToWatch

drink
drink

Drinks Included

entertainment
entertainment

Entertainment


Hosted by Mastercard and OnesToWatch

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 20 min subway

LOCATION
Chelsea
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Fast Track
4:45 PM - 5:05 PM

Navigating a New Chapter in Travel

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giveaway

Giveaway


Presented by Expedia Group
Featuring Ariane Gorin, CEO, Expedia Group
Moderated by Stephanie Mehta, CEO and Chief Content Officer, Mansueto Ventures

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Tech
TYPE
Panel
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Behind the Scenes at Le Truc: A Clubhouse Designed for Creativity

networking
networking

Networking

drink
drink

Drinks Included

food
food

Food Included


Hosted by Le Truc

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 15 min subway, 30 min walk

LOCATION
Hudson Square
THEME
Design
TYPE
Fast Track
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Celebrating Culture Through the Craft of Cooking with Atelier Jolie and Eat Offbeat

food
food

Food Included


Hosted by Atelier Jolie/Eat Offbeat

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 20 min subway

LOCATION
NoHo
THEME
Social Good
TYPE
Fast Track
5:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Taking the Work Out of Networking 

networking
networking

Networking

drink
drink

Drinks Included


Hosted by Luminary

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 20 min subway

LOCATION
Midtown
THEME
Personal Development and Career
TYPE
Fast Track
5:25 PM - 5:55 PM

Innovation Showcase!


Featuring Omar Bailey, Cofounder and Creative Director, Fctry Lab and Christopher Maurer, Principal Architect, Redhouse Studio Architecture

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Panel
5:30 PM - 7:00 PM

Best Workplaces for Innovators Honoree Reception

LOCATION
 
THEME
 
TYPE
Private Event
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

A Dinner and Conversation at Din Tai Fung

single
single

Single Session

drink
drink

Drinks Included

food
food

Food Included


Staying true to your message with Din Tai Fung
Featuring Jessica Chao, Vice President of Brand Marketing and Communications, Din Tai Fung North America

LOCATION
 
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Taste of Innovation
Thursday, September 19, 2024
8:30 AM - 9:10 AM

Morning Workout: Reset with a Forward__Space Movement Session

workout
workout

Workout


Featuring Kristin Sudeikis, Creative Director and CEO, Forward__Space

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Wellness
TYPE
Workshop
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Inside the Future of Healthcare


Featuring Anne Gibson, Design Principal, CannonDesign; Kayvon Modjarrad, Executive Director of Vaccine R&D, Pfizer and John-Ross “JR” Rizzo, Health System Director of Disability Inclusion at NYU Langone Health; Vice Chair for Innovation & Equity, Ilse Melamid Endowed A/Prof of Rehab Medicine; Associate Professor of Neurology, Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Wellness
TYPE
Panel
9:40 AM - 10:10 AM

The Art—and Science—of Truly Disruptive Communications


Presented by NYU Langone Health
Featuring Liz Golden, EVP, Communications, Marketing, Gov’t and Community Affairs, NYU Langone Health; Leena Jain, Chief Marketing Officer, Canyon Ranch and Jennifer Lowney, Global Head of Communications, Citi
Moderated by Julianne Pepitone, FastCo Works

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Tech
TYPE
Panel
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Building the Future: How AI Is Reshaping Cities and Architecture


Hosted by Microsoft and HWKN Architecture

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 10-15 min subway

LOCATION
NoHo
THEME
Tech
TYPE
Fast Track
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Creating Value for the Now, Novel, and Next with Sylvain

networking
networking

Networking


Hosted by Sylvain

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 15 min subway, 25 min walk

LOCATION
Lower Manhattan
THEME
Design
TYPE
Fast Track
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Exploring the Next Dimension of Entertainment with Disguise


Hosted by Disguise

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 20 min subway

LOCATION
Chelsea
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Fast Track
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Shopping Sustainably in Style with Archive and Sandro


Hosted by Archive and Sandro

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit:20 min subway

LOCATION
Meatpacking
THEME
Sustainability
TYPE
Fast Track
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM

How First-Time Founders Are Finding Their Way


Featuring Sophie Bai, Founder and CEO, B.A.I. Biosciences; Mika Shino, Founder and CEO, Issei and Emily Hikade, Founder and CEO, Petite Plume

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Entrepreneurship
TYPE
Panel
10:20 AM - 11:00 AM

Master the Art of AI Prompt Engineering


 

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Tech
TYPE
Workshop
10:55 AM - 11:15 AM

Venture Out in Alabama with Storyteller Overland

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giveaway

Giveaway


Presented by Innovate Alabama
Featuring Jeffrey Hunter, CEO, Storyteller Overland
Moderated by Rachana Bhide, FastCo Works

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Entrepreneurship
TYPE
Panel
11:05 AM - 11:35 AM

The Path to More Sustainable Travel


Presented by KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Featuring Nora Lovell Marchant, Vice President of Global Sustainability, American Express Global Business Travel and Zita Schellekens, Senior Vice President for Sustainability and Strategy, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines
Moderated by Alex Kantrowitz, FastCo Works

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Sustainability
TYPE
Panel
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Thinking Big and Acting Fast with Mobile-First Innovation


Hosted by Zola

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 3-5 min walk

LOCATION
Tribeca
THEME
Social Good
TYPE
Fast Track
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

Turning Cultural Trends to Iconic Brand Moments: The Creative Journey Behind Groundhog Lay’s with Disney, Lay’s, Kimmelot Labs, and Maximum Effort

networking
networking

Networking


Hosted by Disney/Kimmelot/Maximum Effort/PepsiCo Foods U.S.

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 30 min subway

LOCATION
Upper West Side
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Fast Track
11:35 AM - 12:10 PM

Issa Rae: Writer, Producer, Actress, and Founder, Hoorae

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top

Top 10 Innovator


Featuring Issa Rae, Writer, Producer, Actress, and Founder, Hoorae

LOCATION
BMCC Tribeca PAC
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Main Stage
11:40 AM - 12:20 PM

How to Take Your Business Beyond Plastic


Featuring Jeff Yurcisin, CEO, Grove Collaborative 

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Social Good
TYPE
Workshop
12:30 PM - 1:10 PM

From Crickets to "Aha" Moments: Harnessing the Brain Science of Insight to Generate Creative Momentum


Featuring Emma Sarro, PhD, Director of Research - North America, NeuroLeadership Institute and Christine Chesebrough, PhD, Research Scientist, Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Leadership and Inclusion
TYPE
Workshop
12:40 PM - 1:10 PM

From Start-Ups to Scale-Ups: How to Balance Growth with Innovation 

food
food

Food Included


Presented by Smartsheet
Featuring Lisa Bodell, CEO, FutureThink; Gaurav Gupta, Managing Director, Kotter, and Coauthor, Change and Sterling Shury, Senior Director, Strategic Transformation, Smartsheet
Moderated by Rachana Bhide, FastCo Works

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Leadership and Inclusion
TYPE
Panel
1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

The Future of Sustainable Dining 


Hosted by The Oberon Group

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 20-25 min subway

LOCATION
Brooklyn
THEME
Sustainability
TYPE
Fast Track
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM

Intelligent Experiences: Utilizing AI—Intelligently

giveaway
giveaway

Giveaway


Presented by Huge
Featuring Jenny Storms, Chief Marketing Officer, Entertainment and Sports, NBCUniversal and Emily Wengert, Executive Principal, Experience Innovation, Huge
Moderated by Julianne Pepitone, FastCo Works

 

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Tech
TYPE
Panel
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

“Trojan Horse” Marketing with Tony’s Chocolonely

networking
networking

Networking

food
food

Food Included


Hosted by Tony's Chocolonely

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 10 min subway, 20 min walk

LOCATION
Lower Manhattan
THEME
Social Good
TYPE
Fast Track
2:05 PM - 2:35 PM

Creative Control: How Artists Are Navigating Evolving Industries


Featuring Michael Huppe, CEO, SoundExchange and Timbaland, Producer, Artist, Author, and Entrepreneur

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Panel
2:20 PM - 2:40 PM

Does AI Know What We Truly Want? How Synthetic Respondents Are Disrupting Product Innovation

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giveaway

Giveaway


Presented by NielsenIQ 
Featuring Ramon Melgarejo, President, Strategic Analytics & Insights, NielsenIQ (NIQ)
Moderated by Ben Baer, Vice President and Executive Editor, FastCo Works

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
 
TYPE
Panel
2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Your Brand’s Blueprint to a Breakthrough


Featuring Yoon Ahn, Cofounder, Ambush; Global Curator, Nike Women's;  Melissa Ben-Ishay, Cofounder and CEO, Baked by Melissa and Amanda E/J Morrison, Cofounder and CEO, Julie Products

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Entrepreneurship
TYPE
Panel
2:45 PM - 3:20 PM

Lina Khan: Chair, Federal Trade Commission

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top

Top 10 Innovator


Featuring Lina Khan, Chair, Federal Trade Commission 

LOCATION
BMCC Tribeca PAC
THEME
Politics
TYPE
Main Stage
3:10 PM - 3:50 PM

From Job Ad to Offer Letter: How to Redesign Your Hiring Process from the Ground Up


Featuring Kimberly Brown, Founder and CEO, Brown Leadership

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Leadership and Inclusion
TYPE
Workshop
3:25 PM - 3:55 PM

Why Better Mental Health at Work Starts at the Top 


Featuring Elyse Cohen, EVP, Social Impact and Inclusion, Rare Beauty; Andy Dunn, CEO, Pie and Linus Karlsson, Chief Creative Officer, Ikea

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Leadership and Inclusion
TYPE
Panel
4:00 PM - 4:40 PM

Tech Tools and Soft Skills: Using AI to Maximize Inclusion—and Your Potential


Featuring Kanene Holder, Chief Innovation Officer, FutureFixer

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Leadership and Inclusion
TYPE
Workshop
4:05 PM - 4:35 PM

Big Brands & Gen Z: How Creative Partnerships Deliver the Right Engagement


Presented by Expedia Group
Featuring Lauri Metrose, SVP Global Communications, Expedia Group; Dan Page, Global Head of Partnerships, New Screens, TikTok and Jennifer Quigley-Jones, Founder and CEO, Digital Voices
Moderated by Alex Kantrowitz, FastCo Works

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Tech
TYPE
Panel
4:20 PM - 4:55 PM

Pat McGrath: Founder, Pat McGrath Labs (live virtual session)

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top

Top 10 Innovator


Featuring Pat McGrath, Founder and CEO, Pat McGrath Labs

LOCATION
BMCC Tribeca PAC
THEME
Creativity
TYPE
Main Stage
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

Craftsmanship Through the Ages: The Future of Heritage Brands


Hosted by Filson

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 15-20 min subway

LOCATION
Flatiron
THEME
Design
TYPE
Fast Track
5:00 PM - 6:30 PM

The Case for Connection with Industrious and Delta Business Traveler

networking
networking

Networking

drink
drink

Drinks Included

food
food

Food Included


Hosted by Industrious

Approx. travel time from Convene via mass transit: 15-20 min subway

LOCATION
Midtown
THEME
Personal Development and Career
TYPE
Fast Track
5:20 PM - 6:00 PM

Understanding the Neuroscience Behind Decision-Making

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
Personal Development and Career
TYPE
Workshop
6:15 PM - 7:45 PM

Closing Night Party

drink
drink

Drinks Included

LOCATION
Convene
THEME
 
TYPE
Party