Fast Company’s Innovation Festival returns to New York City this September 16-19. And while every Innovation Festival is a reason to celebrate, this year we’re going even bigger for our 10th anniversary.
In honor of this milestone, we’re anchoring the Innovation Festival’s programming around our 10 Most Innovative People of the Last 10 Years. This list spotlights the creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders who have transformed their respective industries and have exhibited consistent innovation.
“The Fast Company Innovation Festival has always been a celebration of creativity and vision in business and beyond, bringing stories of innovation to life,” says Brendan Vaughan, editor-in-chief of Fast Company. “Our editors are excited to highlight the work of these 10 innovators, whose world-changing contributions underscore some of the most important themes in business, social impact, and culture over the last decade.”
In addition to their main stage interviews at the Innovation Festival, each of the 10 Most Innovative People will be featured on a series of special Fast Company magazine covers, making it the first time in our nearly 30-year history that we’ve created 10 unique cover images.
Fast Company’s 10 Most Innovative People are:
- José Andrés: Founder, José Andrés Group, World Central Kitchen
- Jennifer Doudna: Founder and Nobel Laureate, Innovative Genomics Institute
- Lina Khan: Chair, Federal Trade Commission
- Pat McGrath: Founder, Pat McGrath Labs
- Lin-Manuel Miranda: Award-winning songwriter, actor, producer and director
- Satya Nadella: Chairman and CEO, Microsoft
- Sara Nelson: International President, Association of Flight Attendants-CWA
- Issa Rae: Writer, Producer, Actress, and Founder, Hoorae
- Ryan Reynolds: Cofounder, Maximum Effort; Chief Creative Officer, MNTN
- Ted Sarandos: Co-CEO, Netflix
Starting Monday, August 5, attendees who have purchased Festival passes will be able to register for the one-on-one sessions we’ll host with the dynamic, innovative individuals who comprise this list. Be sure to purchase regular rate tickets to secure a seat at all of your top choice sessions while you can.