FoST SUMMIT

NYC

FoST response to COVID-19

The health and well-being of our community is of the utmost importance to us. In light of the COVID-19 crisis, we are postponing the Future of StoryTelling Summit until further notice.

In the meantime, you can subscribe to the Future of StoryTelling podcast to hear the latest from leaders who are shaping the stories of tomorrow. And make sure you’re also subscribed to our FoST in Thought newsletter to be the first to hear about some exciting new offerings on the horizon.

About the Summit

The Future of StoryTelling Summit is an intimate, invitation-only event that gathers a stimulating mix of thinkers and practitioners from diverse fields who are shaping the art, science, and business of storytelling in the 21st century. In the spirit of participation and inspiration, the FoST Summit aims to break the fourth wall and make attendees a vital part of the event.

In addition to opportunities to network and form new relationships with important influencers and creators, our unique, curated programming includes:

ROUNDTABLES

Intimate conversations with Fortune 100 leaders, brilliant technologists, marketing visionaries, and renowned academics

WORKSHOPS

Hands-on creative sessions in which participants can acquire new skills

EXPERIENCES

Exhibits featuring the world’s best immersive storytelling projects and technologies, and memorable performances by groundbreaking artists

FoST Summit Trailer

2020 FoST Summit Trailer

Why FoST Summit?

Are you an innovator looking to redefine how stories are told and shared? Then you should be attending the Future of StoryTelling Summit! Here's why:

Join an Unparalleled Community
Limited to just 600 attendees, the FoST Summit is an exclusive gathering of creators, marketers, and technologists looking to define the future of the storytelling landscape. Everything at FoST—from conversations and workshops to meals and performances—is organized to help you make new connections and broaden your personal and professional networks.

Enjoy Intimate Access
Some of the world's most brilliant thinkers, creators, and technologists lead our roundtables and workshops. Done on a small, intimate level, these sessions allow you to get to know and interact with our speakers and instructors in a way you don't at other events.

Gain Practical Insights
Learn about the trends that are disrupting traditional media and creating unprecedented opportunities for individuals and businesses.

Hone Your Skills
In our hands-on workshops, you'll have the opportunity to learn vital storytelling skills—everything from coding and VR storytelling to improv and drone photography—that you'll want to take back and share with your colleagues.

Make Valuable Connections
The FoST Summit is where storytellers come to make deals, find funding, and make their business and creative dreams come to fruition.

Get Inspired
Take in some of the world's most innovative storytelling projects and technologies in our Story Arcade exhibit, and have your mind blown by one-of-a-kind performances from the FoST main stage.

Give Back
Learn how you can use your talents to help solve some of the world’s most pressing problems.

FoST is the most intoxicating and incendiary mix of people and ideas that I’ve ever come across.

Felix Barrett

Founder & Director, Punchdrunk

FoST is simply the best conference I've ever attended

Ted Schilowitz

Futurist, 20th Century Fox

We’ve Seen the Future of Storytelling, and It's F@#%ing Awesome

Vice Creator's Project

Partner With FoST

The world’s top brands work with FoST, hungry to connect with an influential community of creative change-makers and experience next-generation stories and technologies. FoST partnerships draw from the same principles that drive our Summit programming: we curate conversations that spark ideas and innovation, build community through experiences that amaze and delight, and connect communities through hands-on interaction. A partnership with FoST has the power to foster creativity and innovation, connect you with new collaborators, and shift cultures within your organization.

Establish a Presence at the Summit

Co-create a custom presence at the Summit with our FoST curators to connect with Summit attendees, drive conversation, and showcase your brand’s thought leadership and innovation to an influential audience.
Educate and Inspire Your Team

Attending FoST will equip your team with the inspiration and strategies needed to speak to audiences in new ways, best practices for telling stories, and insights to stay ahead of the curve.

Case Study: Procter & Gamble
Celebrate Creativity and Innovation

Demonstrate your brand’s commitment to creativity and innovation to a community of emerging and established creators working across platforms.
Connect with Best-in-Class Creators and Business Leaders

Multi-hyphenate storytellers convene each year at FoST, hungry to experiment with new technologies and innovative ways to create and distribute stories. Capitalize on this atmosphere of interactive learning and inspiration by inviting our influential community to interact with your brand or products, build new connections, and gather valuable feedback.

Case Study: Microsoft Sway

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