Inspire Bermuda Festival
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Date
- Nov 19 - 22 2026
Time
- 2:00 pm - 11:00 am
Location
- Grotto Bay Beach Resort
Next Event
- Global Lessons, Local Impact: From Dubai to Bermuda
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Date
- Nov 19 2026
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- 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
A destination experience built around ideas, storytelling, restoration, and connection – for the global thinkers. Where ideas are shared, stories are celebrated, and culture-rich Bermuda is the backdrop for restoration, innovation, and creative exchange – At the intersection of culture, business, creativity, and community. Set against the beauty of Bermuda, Inspire Bermuda brings together entrepreneurship, creativity, film, wellness, and cultural exchange for a restorative experience designed to spark ideas, deepen connection, and create room for what’s next.
Hourly Schedule
Friday, November 20 – Grotto Bay Beach Resort
- 8:00am - 9:00am
- Morning Wellness: Yoga or Sound Bath Swim
- Honeymoon Beach. Open to festival guests on property.
- 9:00am - 11:00am
- Festival Check-In & Continental Breakfast
- Front Patio
- 11:00am - 11:30am
- Warm Welcome: Festival Opening
- Driven Society Team
- 11:30am - 12:15pm
- Panel 1: Building Your Own Table: Creating Opportunity Instead of Waiting for Access
- Speakers: Rashad, Evol, Avrel Rose, Tallent Clark
- 12:20pm - 1:00pm
- Panel 2: Culture Is the Business: Turning Influence Into Ownership
- A conversation exploring how culture, identity, and lived experiences can serve as powerful competitive advantages in building brands, driving innovation, and creating lasting business value. Speakers: Daryl, Buku, Dion Greene, Domico Watson, Shanna Hollis
- 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Lunch
- Hibiscus Main
- 1:15pm - 2:00pm
- Entrepreneurs Workshop + Networking: Digital Payments
- Penrose Team: Dallas Scott, Kaleo Place
- 2:00pm - 3:00pm
- Panel 3: Beyond the Spotlight: The Future of Media & Entertainment
- Bermudian panelists to be announced
- 3:00pm - 3:45pm
- Sponsors Chat: Investing in Bermuda’s Creative Future
- Driven Society, BEDC and the Bermuda Tourism Authority
- 3:45pm - 4:00pm
- Break
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Keynote
- Detavio, Imani, Travis
- 5:30pm - 8:00pm
- Festival Social Reception
- Rooftop. All guests.
Saturday, November 21 – BUEI
- 1:00pm - 4:30pm
- Surrounded by Stories Film Festival
- Screenings, conversations and an industry keynote at BUEI