11 reasons to attend Fast Company's 11th annual Innovation Festival

"The Fast Company Innovation Festival returns to New York City this September 15-18. Hosted at Convene Brookfield Place in lower Manhattan, attendees can expect four days packed with informative panels, interactive networking sessions, engaging workshops, signature Fast Tracks that offer a behind-the-scenes look at the city's most cutting-edge companies, and intimate dinners at the city's buzziest restaurants. It's a lot to take in. So we've compiled the top 11 reasons you should attend the 11th annual Innovation Festival."

"Headliners hitting the Innovation Festival stage this year include: Jimmy Fallon, Executive Producer and Host, On Brand With Jimmy Fallon; Host, The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Bozoma Saint John, Chief Marketing Officer and Mentor, On Brand With Jimmy Fallon Brené Brown, Research Professor, The University of Texas at Austin; Author, Strong Ground Tracee Ellis Ross, Host, Solo Traveling With Tracee Ellis Ross; Founder and CEO, Pattern Beauty Damian Kulash, Lead Singer, OK Go Jonathan Haidt, Author, TheAnxious Generation"

"Justin McLeod, Founder and CEO, Hinge Myechia Minter‑Jordan, CEO, AARP Shay Mitchell, Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Béis Travel Brian Niccol, Chairman and CEO, Starbucks Coffee Company Ego Nwodim, Actress, Comedian, and SNL Cast Member Artemis Patrick, President and CEO, Sephora North America Joy Reid, Journalist, Political Analyst, Best-selling Author Hailee Steinfeld, Cofounder, Angel Margarita Luis von Ahn, Cofounder and CEO, Duolingo"

The Fast Company Innovation Festival returns to New York City September 15-18 at Convene Brookfield Place in lower Manhattan. The four-day event features informative panels, interactive networking sessions, engaging workshops, signature Fast Tracks offering behind-the-scenes company visits, and intimate dinners. High-profile headliners and industry leaders will appear on stage, spanning media, marketing, tech, and design. Over 50 Fast Tracks provide experiential activities such as classes, sports, and office tours. The festival combines practical learning, hands-on experiences, and social opportunities to connect attendees with companies and leaders shaping innovation.

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