ABOUT
WHERE NEW FUTURES TAKE ROOT
The Big Dipper Innovation Experience was created to connect culture, creativity, and commerce – not just in theory, but in practice.
We bring together diverse voices to spark new thinking, foster collaboration, and activate potential through experiences designed for connection and impact.
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The Big Dipper Innovation Experience (BDIE) is a year-round ecosystem designed to foster bold ideas, build creative infrastructure, and strengthen connections.
Through a flagship summit, seasonal gatherings, and digital content, we bring together visionaries, makers, and institutions working at the intersection of strategy, storytelling, and community impact.
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Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation. It’s shaped by people, place, and possibility.
We built BDIE to fill a gap – creating a space where conversations across disciplines can become collaborations, and where inspiration leads to tangible action. Whether you're an entrepreneur, artist, civic leader, or executive, BDIE offers space to learn, connect, and build what’s next.
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Culture & Commerce
We explore the feedback loop between economy and identity.Creativity & Capital
We create space for both risk and resource.People & Possibility
We prioritize trust, relationships, and imagination.
We’re building more than a moment – we’re cultivating momentum.
While rooted in Richmond, our work is designed to resonate far beyond city limits, connecting bold ideas to shared challenges across industries and geographies.
From national thought leaders to local changemakers, we bring together those shaping the future – one gathering, partnership, and possibility at a time.