Futures We Build
Summit
The premier gathering for underresourced founders, investors, and community champions.
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✓ 4 days of keynotes, panels, and workshops
✓ Pitch competition with prize funding
✓ Access to our investor and mentor network
✓ Networking events and receptions included
Register for the Futures We Build Summit — September 9–12, 2026 in Washington, DC.
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Welcome Home
Evening Reception
Bar mixer at the host hotel. High connection, low agenda. Old friends reunite, new ones find their people.
The Summit
Full Day Event
Decade of impact. Honest panels. Breakout sessions for founders, funders, students, and ecosystem builders.
Grounded
A Day of Restoration
Wellness, breathwork, healing circles, and intentional rest before re-entering the world.
Pull Up & Pitch
The Grand Finale
BGV's signature pitch competition. Founders on stage, grants awarded, next chapter announced.
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