Memories from FFNYC: A Look Back at Future Festival New York 2025
Georgia Wray Norsten — June 13, 2025 — About
This Future Festival NYC recap captures two unforgettable days of bold ideas, immersive learning, and future-focused connection in the heart of Manhattan. Future Festival New York 2025 brought together top innovators, strategists, and creative thinkers to explore the evolving landscape of AI, marketing, and consumer behavior -- all set across two uniquely curated venues.
Day 1 unfolded at IPIC Fulton Market, where guests were greeted with breakfast and bold ideas in a venue known for its velvet seating and cinematic service. The morning began with 'How to Innovate in an Era of AI,' followed by standout discussions like the 'From Spark to System' panel, where leaders tackled the challenge of scaling AI innovation. Marketing futurists took the stage for a Q&A on next-gen brand strategy, while Anis Bennaceur, CEO of Attention, shared insights in a compelling fireside chat. From artificial intelligence in food to the influence of microgenerations, the day’s programming was varied and actionable. It all ended with a rooftop cocktail reception and an invitation-only VIP Dinner where speakers and senior attendees connected over meaningful conversations and city views.
On Day 2, the focus shifted to transformation. Held at Arch Meetings & Events, the workshop experience helped attendees turn insights into action. Sessions like 'How to Innovate Like a Rap Star' and the 'Automate Enhance' workshop brought energy and hands-on learning, while sessions on Patterned Thinking and Future Planning gave teams new tools to bring home. A second fireside chat carried forward the theme of human-centric innovation before everyone closed out the day -- and the festival -- at Trinity Place, a historic bank vault-turned-bar, for a lively and well-earned happy hour.
Throughout both days, attendees engaged deeply not only with content, but with each other. The speaker lineup brought together voices from global CPG, tech, retail, and emerging industries, all contributing to a shared sense of momentum and possibility.
You can explore the event through a curated collection of candid and behind-the-scenes moments in the full FFNYC 2025 album here.
Ready to future-proof your thinking? Join the world’s top innovators at Future Festival World Summit 2025 and be part of the conversations shaping tomorrow. Reserve your spot today!
Image Credit: Trendhunter
Day 1 unfolded at IPIC Fulton Market, where guests were greeted with breakfast and bold ideas in a venue known for its velvet seating and cinematic service. The morning began with 'How to Innovate in an Era of AI,' followed by standout discussions like the 'From Spark to System' panel, where leaders tackled the challenge of scaling AI innovation. Marketing futurists took the stage for a Q&A on next-gen brand strategy, while Anis Bennaceur, CEO of Attention, shared insights in a compelling fireside chat. From artificial intelligence in food to the influence of microgenerations, the day’s programming was varied and actionable. It all ended with a rooftop cocktail reception and an invitation-only VIP Dinner where speakers and senior attendees connected over meaningful conversations and city views.
On Day 2, the focus shifted to transformation. Held at Arch Meetings & Events, the workshop experience helped attendees turn insights into action. Sessions like 'How to Innovate Like a Rap Star' and the 'Automate Enhance' workshop brought energy and hands-on learning, while sessions on Patterned Thinking and Future Planning gave teams new tools to bring home. A second fireside chat carried forward the theme of human-centric innovation before everyone closed out the day -- and the festival -- at Trinity Place, a historic bank vault-turned-bar, for a lively and well-earned happy hour.
Throughout both days, attendees engaged deeply not only with content, but with each other. The speaker lineup brought together voices from global CPG, tech, retail, and emerging industries, all contributing to a shared sense of momentum and possibility.
You can explore the event through a curated collection of candid and behind-the-scenes moments in the full FFNYC 2025 album here.
Ready to future-proof your thinking? Join the world’s top innovators at Future Festival World Summit 2025 and be part of the conversations shaping tomorrow. Reserve your spot today!
Image Credit: Trendhunter
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