Fast Company Events

Welcome to Fast Company's official LinkedIn page featuring coverage from all of our live events! From our flagship Innovation Festival in September, to our presence at #SXSW, and our presence at events like Davos and Milan Design Week, this is the page to visit to receive out on-the-ground updates, photo and video coverage, and more! More info on our events website: https://lnkd.in/eE_wvF_H

Need a fast rundown of the Fast Company Innovation Festival? Good, here goes: Our own Andy Woolard, EVP of Strategy, teamed up with Emily Cohen, Sr. Director of Innovation at Pernod Ricard North America, and they explored how evolving the client-agency relationship can be a catalyst for true innovation. Told you it’d be would be fast. 🚀 Catch the summary and presentation here — you won’t want to miss this. https://hubs.ly/Q02S-6570

Overdue, but thank you Fast Company for making my first experience at your 10 year anniversary in NYC one to remember! I loved being in such a diverse space of creators, entrepreneurs, and subject matter experts. Whether it was Timbaland advocating the benefits of how AI can be a valuable tool for artists, Issa Rae sharing many gems around how to find your purpose, or learning about the neuroscience behind consumer decision making, I left with invaluable insights around transforming business mindsets and entrepreneurship. It all couldn’t have been made possible without the invitation from Melissa M. Psitos founder and CEO of Lily Pond. It was evident from our conversations that she is highly passionate, skilled, and an expert in her field. Be sure to connect with her and learn more about her staffing services! Im grateful for the synchronicity of events that allowed our paths to cross and her generosity in enabling me to attend this amazing event! #fastcompany #innovation #entrepreneurs #AI #technology

Empathy at Fast Company Innovation Festival 2024: A Journey of Inspiration and Connection Sandra González and Martin Zabaleta just returned from an unforgettable week at the #FCFestival in #NYC! The experience was filled with powerful insights, connections, and moments that fueled our passion for human-centered design and innovation. Here are some highlights from our time at the festival: 🌟 Creative Agencies: Storytelling at Its Best We heard from inspiring creatives in the industry. Giant Spoon shared their process behind captivating campaigns for House of the Dragon and Bridgerton, while M&C Saatchi Group SS+K discussed how they’re helping Dr. Martens plc stay rebellious. SYLVAIN spoke on serendipity in design, showcasing how embracing the unexpected can lead to breakthroughs. 🏙️ Immersive Company Visits: Experiencing Brand Innovation Our visits to forward-thinking companies left a lasting impression. At Tony's Chocolonely, Aidaly Sosa Walker, Nicola Matthews, and Line DILLON discussed building a mission-driven brand while transforming an entire industry. Milk Makeup's CEO, Tim Coolican, shared insights into captivating Gen Z through digital platforms. We also enjoyed a scenic ride with Brompton Bicycle, reflecting on the future of urban mobility. 🎤 Main Stage: Insights from Visionaries We enjoyed hearing from Ryan Reynolds on using humor and creativity to build brands with heart. Ted Sarandos from Netflix offered insights into the future of entertainment, blending data-driven decisions with intuition. Lin-Manuel Miranda captivated us with reflections on storytelling's power to inspire change. 💡 Panels: Exploring Tomorrow’s Innovations Robert Brunner (Ammunition) and Jesse Lyu (rabbit inc.) explored the future of AI wearables and gadgets, highlighting exciting intersections of technology and human experience. The Future of Food panel featured Takoua Debeche (Danone), Dani Dudeck (Instacart), and Jilly Stephens (City Harvest), discussing how our food ecosystem is being revolutionized to meet health and wellness needs. 🍫 Cultural and Culinary Connections One of the festival's highlights was a cooking demonstration by Eat Offbeat—a team of refugees and immigrants dedicated to sharing their culinary traditions. Hosted with Atelier Jolie, this event celebrated cultural diversity, empowerment, and the joy of food. 🍽️ Exclusive Dinner at SAGA We were honored to attend an intimate dinner at SAGA, hosted by Stephanie Mehta and Bob Stiller. This exclusive gathering of 40 creative minds included Chris Anderson, Jacqueline Novogratz, Hanneke Faber, Brendan Vaughan, Todd Shuster, and Leila McKenzie-Delis 💃🏻. The evening was filled with meaningful conversations about leadership, creativity, and the future of work. This week was truly inspiring, and we are eager to bring these fresh ideas and bold perspectives into our work. Here’s to transformative impact, creativity, and shaping the future through human-centered design.

In a first for NYU Langone Health, three of our leaders were selected to present at Fast Company’s Innovation Festival last month, sharing how our work is shaking up the healthcare industry.   The Innovation Festival is all about bringing together innovative minds for inspiring chats, meaningful networking, and hands-on workshops. Our presenters included:   • Dr. Paul Glimcher, chair of the Department of Neuroscience and Physiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, talked about how our brains work and how understanding this can help us make better decisions. He reminded everyone, “Be aware that your decision-making processes change across your lifespan. This means fine-tuning it at every point in your life to your greatest strengths.” • Dr. JR Rizzo, our system director of Disability Inclusion, joined a panel focused on healthcare innovation and the importance of a more inclusive world. He highlighted a pressing issue, saying, “We’re riddled with access barriers at this point. The future of healthcare must be accessible and universally designed.” • Elizabeth Golden, our executive vice president for Communications, Marketing, and Government and Community Affairs, participated in a lively discussion about how new technologies and multichannel strategies can help us stand out in a crowded market. She shared her insights, stating, “When we think about breaking through and communicating in the best way, it’s about making healthcare more approachable and meeting people where they are on their journey.”   It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our commitment to innovation and inclusion in healthcare!

In a first for NYU Langone Health, three of our leaders were selected to present at Fast Company’s Innovation Festival last month, sharing how our work is shaking up the healthcare industry.   The Innovation Festival is all about bringing together innovative minds for inspiring chats, meaningful networking, and hands-on workshops. Our presenters included:   • Dr. Paul Glimcher, chair of the Department of Neuroscience and Physiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, talked about how our brains work and how understanding this can help us make better decisions. He reminded everyone, “Be aware that your decision-making processes change across your lifespan. This means fine-tuning it at every point in your life to your greatest strengths.” • Dr. JR Rizzo, our system director of Disability Inclusion, joined a panel focused on healthcare innovation and the importance of a more inclusive world. He highlighted a pressing issue, saying, “We’re riddled with access barriers at this point. The future of healthcare must be accessible and universally designed.” • Elizabeth Golden, our executive vice president for Communications, Marketing, and Government and Community Affairs, participated in a lively discussion about how new technologies and multichannel strategies can help us stand out in a crowded market. She shared her insights, stating, “When we think about breaking through and communicating in the best way, it’s about making healthcare more approachable and meeting people where they are on their journey.”   It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our commitment to innovation and inclusion in healthcare!

Proud to have contributed to planning the thought-leadership panel, “How to Balance Growth with Innovation,” at the Fast Company Innovation Festival in NYC last week, alongside my trusted colleague, Ryan Ramirez. This panel brought together top minds in the industry, including Lisa Bodell, Gaurav Gupta and Sterling Shury, PMP® from Smartsheet. The discussion centered on how businesses can grow while embracing change and innovation, with a key focus on the human factor—emphasizing that people are the greatest variable in driving successful change. Sterling Shury, PMP® provided valuable insights, sharing that complex processes are only as effective as they are easy to understand—even the best strategies should be clear enough for anyone to grasp. His experiences illustrated how success depends not just on centralizing resources but on how teams adopt and implement them. The main takeaway? Clarity of roles—understanding who makes decisions and who executes them—is critical to achieving innovation and growth. A special thanks to our client, Smartsheet for their partnership, and to Dan Maxwell and the Fast Company team for their support in making this event a success! How does your organization prioritize innovation in its growth strategy? What’s the most important factor in getting teams to buy into strategic changes? #FastCoInnovationFestival #StrategicGrowth #Leadership #Innovation #Smartsheet

This month, our Global Head of Design at TBWA\Media Arts Lab, James Taylor, joined an insightful panel titled "Making the Case for Beauty in Innovation" at Fast Company's Innovation Festival.   The conversation, which included TBWA\Worldwide’s Chief Design Officer Bruno Regalo, acclaimed designer Stefan Sagmeister, and Gabby Lord, Cofounder and Creative Director of Super Keen Studio, explored the profound role of design in branding. The panel delved into how design can elevate products and transform consumer experiences.   James highlighted the critical balance between aesthetics and functionality, noting: "A lot of our advertising is centered around both form and function. It is in the harmony between these two elements that beauty is found." More on this year's festival: https://lnkd.in/dqyP_Fny

Insights from "The Art--and Science--of Truly Disruptive Communications" at Fast Company's Innovation Festival, moderated by the well-spoken and impeccably dressed Julianne Pepitone. In an era of digital information overload, how can your brand stand out? 💡 Facts + 📖 storytelling = 👀 attention.   🎤 Use influencers. They help translate experiences, educate your buyers, amplify your voice and connect to people in a natural, genuine way. 🔍 Your content doesn't have to be flashy, but it does have to be easy to find. 🎧 Make it as frictionless as possible to consume your content. Think audio vs written ; podcasts vs social media. 🌱 Go for what is sustainable, not for what's viral. ✅ TEST but also STOP when it's not working. 🛑 Seek out the naysayers -- instead of pushing for a yes, ask people to poke holes in your idea. Ask them to rip it apart. 🌍 Go omnichannel - explore all the avenues to reach your audiences, wherever they are. Different generations are in different places. 📈 Use data - measuring comms impact is hard but data can still useful on the backend to inform your strategies on the front end. 🧏♂️ Stay close to your customer. Practice active listening across multiple channels. 🌟 Authenticity is the key to brand success. #FastCompanyInnovationFestival #FCFestival

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