Fast Company announces its third annual Fast Company Innovation Festival, taking place October 23-27 in New York City. Over the course of the week, the festival’s theme of “Leading With Optimism” will bring together extraordinary personalities from the worlds of business, technology, design, and entertainment for bold conversations, hands-on workshops, and exclusive tours inside innovative companies. The Festival will also feature a variety of purposeful networking sessions to help attendees effect positive change in their careers and industries.