Fast Company’s 8th annual Innovation Festival returns to New York City September 19-22. The Innovation Festival will feature engaging panel discussions, interactive workshops, site visits around the city, as well as our one-of-a-kind Taste of Innovation series.
Taste of Innovation is an exclusive dining experience with multicourse meals curated by some of New York City’s most innovative chefs. Across three days, Taste of Innovation will highlight the histories of these restaurants and the stories that inspired the dishes. Ticket holders will also have the opportunity to meet the Fast Company editorial staff and network with festival guests.
Each Taste of Innovation dinner is sold separately and not included with a festival pass. Read more about each dinner below and register for Taste of Innovation here.
Monday, September 19: 6 – 9 pm ET
Fast Lane to American Chinese Cuisine: Celebrate the rich heritage and future of Panda Express
Celebrate 35 years of Panda Express’s fan favorite, the boldly marinated orange chicken, with director of culinary innovation, chef Jimmy Wang. Take a seat inside their kitchen for a special meal, drinks, and an intimate conversation on how they continue to innovate, attract new customers, and reimagine the brand.
Tuesday, September 20: 6 – 9 pm ET
Plant-Based Pivot: Eleven Madison Park
Eleven Madison Park pairs delicious plant-based dishes, an amazing view of Madison Square Park, and the ambition to reconfigure the restaurant model to combat food insecurity and create a sustainable and equitable food system. Feast on a variety of innovative meals created by chef Daniel Humm, and join Dominique Roy, chef de cuisine, for an exclusive presentation and discussion about the restaurant’s pivot to a plant-based menu.
Wednesday, September 21: 5 – 8:30 pm ET
Raising the Bar: Overstory/SAGA
In the heart of the Financial District in an iconic 1930s-era art deco building, enjoy a Fast Company-themed or classic cocktail at the 64th-floor cocktail lounge Overstory while you network with fellow festival attendees. Head one floor down to SAGA and explore the culinary delights created by chef James Kent. The menu features several courses inspired by flavors from around the world.
