The Fast Company Innovation Festival is less than two weeks away, and with an incredible four-day lineup, #FCFestival promises to inspire, energize, and excite. There’s something for everyone, with a wide array of thought-provoking panels and unique events. But if you need some more convincing, click here for 20 reasons to play hooky and come join us this September. Here are some of our favorites: Tune in to an illuminating discussion about the future of work with US Secretary of Labor Martin Walsh. The streaming wars are ramping up. Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke will discuss their upcoming thriller Citadel and how they're pushing the boundaries of television with director Anthony Russo. Find out how food and fashion are moving toward sustainability with chef Daniel Humm and creative director and fashion designer Gabriela Hearst. Executives from heritage brands including Motown, J.M Smucker Company, and NAACP will offer up lessons on how they’ve endured for decades. Listen to Billy Eichner, Judd Apatow, and chair of Universal Filmed Entertainment Donna Langley discuss re-inventing the rom-com in their upcoming film Bros. Explore new frontiers in the space economy with executives from Space Perspective, Relativity Space, and GHGSat. Hear how influencer and comedian Brittany Broski turned her 15 minutes of fame into a career. We know what you are thinking. How can I miss this? Take the week, the day, or even just the afternoon and join thousands of creators, makers, entrepreneurs, emerging leaders, and everyone in between at #FCFestival. |