What to expect at Fast Company’s 10th Annual Innovation Festival: Fitness and wellness

Fast companyThe 10th annual Innovation Festival is less than a month away, so if you haven’t booked your tickets yet, make sure you do so now! It will be a jam-packed week with Fast Tracks, workshops, Taste of Innovation dinners, and insightful panels featuring celebrities including Busy Philipps and Shaboozey as well as top executives from busy companies like Ōura, Rare Beauty, Reddit, Tubi, Frida, and many others. And, of course, we have our main stage interview featuring our 10 Most Creative People of the Last Decade.

We have a lot to take in. So we wanted to make sure we included programs that focused on mindfulness and wellness. We will have exercise sessions, health-based programs, and hands-on labs all dedicated to different aspects of health, both mental and physical.

Check out some of the sessions that will allow you to exercise not only your body, but your brain as well.

Fast Tracks

Cycling and Brews by Brompton Bikes: Hosted by Brompton Bikes
Start the morning with an amazing New York experience: riding a Brompton bike along the stunning Hudson River. Bicycling is an important part of New York City’s cultural fabric and future transportation landscape. Led by expert guides, these tours offer a refreshing combination of exercise, scenic views, and networking opportunities while trying out iconic and innovative Brompton folding bikes. Following the group’s 45-minute ride on the scenic West Side Highway, Brompton will host a coffee and casual chat in its shop.

How Pvolve Built a Sustainable Fitness Cycle for Women: Hosted by Pvolve
Although women make up a large portion of the nearly $100 billion global fitness market, many workouts are not designed to accommodate their changing bodies, and, to women’s detriment, emphasize a one-size-fits-all routine like their body shape. it does. Pvolve’s low-impact approach, developed by medical professionals and professional trainers, uses functional movement and patented resistance equipment to improve strength, mobility, and stability, providing a flexible workout for women at any stage of life. Join this workout session led by chief training officer Antonietta Vicario, followed by an interview with Vicario and president Julie Cartwright to learn how this cult-favorite workout cuts through the crowded gym.

Where Running and Tech Intersect: Hosted by New York Road Runners
Join New York Road Runners CEO Rob Simmelkjaer, Peloton coach Becs Gentry, and TCS head of global sports sponsorship Michelle Taylor for the recording NYRR Set the Pace podcast followed by a group running in Central Park. The non-profit organization, which organizes 60 adult and youth races annually, including the TCS New York City Marathon, is committed to delivering a world-class experience that is inclusive and accessible to its participants, spectators, and fans alike. In this Fast Track, you’ll learn more about the role technology investments, and partnerships with pioneering companies in that field, play in developing and expanding NYRR’s impact as a NYC-based nonprofit.

Mind Your Being: Exploring the Body-Body Connection in Life: Hosted by Being Health
Experience the future of mental wellness at Being Health. Learn about the integrated care model—where multiple disciplines work together under one roof—while sampling services designed to improve emotional and physical well-being. Meet the team, tour the state-of-the-art facility, and sample unique offerings such as acupuncture, nutrition x mental health sessions, and a peek behind the scenes of ketamine treatment—all under one roof.

Workshops: Exercise and meditation

Reconnect with Class Relieve: Featuring Taryn Toomey, Founder, Class
Class Relieve is a sweat-free workout that clears the mind and relieves tension in the body. Through movement, breathing work, and meditation, participants will experience a surge of endorphins that translate into energy cleansing. The result is a reconnection to yourself. You will leave this workout feeling clear, focused, and present. This class is perfect for anyone who wants to open up their creative channels or clear debris from a stressful experience, person, or spirit.

Revitalize with Pilates: Featuring Melissa Bentivoglio, Founder and CEO, Frame Fitness
Join Melissa Bentivoglio, renowned Pilates instructor and founder and CEO of Frame Fitness, for an exclusive, full-body Mat Pilates class. Step outside of your comfort zone as you improve your Pilates performance. This cardio-infused workout is sure to improve your strength, flexibility, and posture. You will have the opportunity to foster deeper self-awareness and build your resilience.

Reset with Forward__Space Movement Session: Featuring Kristin Sudeikis, Creative Director and CEO, Forward__Space
Come in, connect, and vent with a movement session led by Forward__Space founder, creative director, and CEO Kristin Sudeikis. Forward__Space is a 360 reset in the form of integrated motion and amazing music. Expect to be guided through easy-to-follow movements, athletic posture, and moving meditation. All fitness levels are welcome on the Forward__Space dance floor!

Relax with Roga: An AI-guided meditation experience
Experience the future of mental health as wearable device company Roga exclusively unveils its latest AI model. You’ll enjoy an AI-guided meditation session and a live demo of Roga’s award-winning wearable, recognized as the top health product on Fast Company’s 2023 World Changing Ideas list.

Panels

Why Better Mental Health at Work Starts at the Top
A 2023 survey found that 75% of C-suite and 64% of executives were seriously considering leaving a different company that would better support their well-being. And it is not hard to imagine that the workers were not doing well in the face of heavy work and long hours. But how mental health is prioritized in any company starts from the top down. Hear from this series of executives who understand the importance of focusing on their mental health while ensuring that employees do the same.

PROOF: Linus KarlssonChief Creative Officer, Ikea; Andy DunnFounder and CEO, Pie, Elyse CohenEVP, Social Impact and Inclusion, Extraordinary Beauty

Live Long and Prosper: Unlocking the Long-Term Economy
The number of people over the age of 60 is expected to more than double to 2.1 billion by 2050. Helping to drive that growing number is an array of companies that are innovating ways to age and rethinking wellness and health care. This panel will help you understand the business of longevity—and what you need to know to add more years to your life.

IN WITNESS: Melanie GoldeyCEO, Tally Health; John MackeyCo-Creator and CEO, Love.Life; Tom HaleCEO, Ōura

Inside the Future of Healthcare
From new frontiers in vaccine research and development to cutting-edge wearables to reimagining care facilities, innovation in the healthcare industry is booming. Hear from doctors, researchers, and designers who are helping to create a healthier, more accessible world.

PROOF: Kayvon ModjarradExecutive Director of Vaccine R&D, Pfizer; John-Ross “JR” RizzoHealth System Director of Disability Inclusion at NYU Langone Health; Anne GibsonDesign Principal, CannonDesign