3-Day Summit • April 22-24, 2025 • Downtown Richmond
TALENT • Exploring how organizations attract, develop, and retain the skilled professionals driving tomorrow's success.
TALENT • Exploring how organizations attract, develop, and retain the skilled professionals driving tomorrow's success.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION • Showcasing the bold ideas and transformative approaches reshaping industries and creating new possibilities.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP & INNOVATION • Showcasing the bold ideas and transformative approaches reshaping industries and creating new possibilities.
CAPITAL • Examining new pathways to funding and resources that fuel sustainable growth and enable visionary ventures.
CAPITAL • Examining new pathways to funding and resources that fuel sustainable growth and enable visionary ventures.
INSPIRATION • Creating moments of connection and insight that spark action and meaningful change across communities.
INSPIRATION • Creating moments of connection and insight that spark action and meaningful change across communities.
The Summit at a Glance
Day 1: Future in Focus
Tuesday, April 22
Exploring transformative changes in today’s economy, technology, talent, and sustainable business practices.
Day 2: The Next Wave
Wednesday, April 23
Showcasing emerging trends and groundbreaking approaches across finance, entertainment, energy, and sports.
Day 3: Cultural Renaissance
Thursday, April 24
Exploring the intersection of creativity, commerce, and community with a focus on opportunity.
When the sun sets on the Big Dipper Innovation Summit, our Extended Play programming takes center stage. On night’s two and three, Richmond's thriving creative ecosystem comes alive across multiple venues, highlighting the city's remarkable talent and innovative spirit.
These showcases feature diverse performances and cultural experiences that complement the Summit's exploration of creativity, commerce, and community. Choose your adventure each night and experience why Richmond's creative scene is gaining national recognition.
