12 Experiential Sessions to Attend at Fast Company’s 12th Annual Innovation Festival

A core part of Fast Company’s Innovation Festival has always been our panel discussions where today’s top business leaders take the stage to share advice, experience, and learnings with attendees. But Festival-goers also find value in learning by doing and getting their hands dirty (sometimes literally . . . there will be a bonsai bar this year). We’ve put together a list of 12 sessions you don’t want to miss next week, in honor of 12 years of Innovation Festival. The best way to take advantage of being in New York City for the week is through our Fast Track programming: our version of field trips for attendees. Venture into the offices and headquarters of some the most innovative companies in Manhattan and Brooklyn for immersive, behind-the-scenes experiences. Here are some of the Fast Tracks you don’t want to miss: Democratized Distribution: The New Playbook for Brand-Led Entertainment Hosted by Wavelength Entertainment used to require gatekeepers. Today, distribution is more accessible than ever, giving brands new ways to reach audiences through streaming platforms, creator ecosystems, podcasts, social video, and emerging channels. But while distribution has become easier, earn…