4 Weeks to Texas
Can you feel that sunshine?
How good does a little Austin sunshine sound right now?
Twenty-eight days, y’all.
While that just sent a panicked chill down my particular spine…hopefully that got the rest of you a tad excited.
As you all know the last 10 years, Midwest House has become a place where conversations turn into something more — inspiration, collaborations, transformation, and sometimes entirely new institutions.
This March, we’re building on that momentum…and giving it a mighty shove in the back as it goes by.
From March 12–14, Midwest House will host three days of programming, gathering, and celebration focused on one big idea: how the Midwest is shaping the next chapter of the American economy.
Here’s a window into what we’re working on:
3/12 - Thursday: Entrepreneurship and Regional Growth
Venue: The TBA (no, that’s the actual name!)
Theme(s): Entrepreneur led Economic Development
Confirmed Partners: Funded House, IEDC, Gener8tor, Michael Best, MEDC, World Business Chicago…and more
Schedule Sneak Peak: Midwest VC Reverse Pitch, Global Innovation Welcome Party
3/13 - Friday: Capital, Community and Only Sometimes Heated Rivalries
Venue: The TBA (morning) & InnCahoots (afternoon)
Theme(s): Capital Innovations, Cool Ass Midwestern Food, Cool Ass Midwestern Cities, & Cool Ass Midwestern Music
Confirmed Partners: Funded House, National Bankers Association Foundation, Lightship Foundation, Obama Foundation, World Business Chicago, Here Here Market, Gener8tor, Start Garden, Black Tech Week, Opnr, Midwest vs. the Rest..and more
Schedule Sneak Peak: Capital Transformations Brunch, Midwest Food Entrepreneurs Market, Obama Presidential Center Preview, 5x5 Pitch Competition, Chicago Welcome Reception, 313 Day Party, Midwest vs the Rest Fest
3/14 - Saturday: Sports, Tech, and What Comes Next
Venue: The TBA (all day)
Theme(s): Sports & Innovation, Future Midwest
Confirmed Partners: Detroit Pistons, Plain Sight, P33, TechRise Chicago, World Business Chicago, MEDC, Brooklyn Navy Yard, and more
Schedule Sneak Peak: Sports Tech and Venture Brunch, Blue Economy Conversation, Hard Tech Panel, another pitch competition, and more than a few surprises
Not too shabby for a month out, right? But this isn’t just a series of events in a warmer climate - this is our annual moment of regional community and inspiration.
We’re proud of what’s already coming together for 2026. And, as always, we’re building it in partnership. But we’ve got room for more.
If you’re a foundation, company, financial institution, civic leader, investor, or ecosystem builder who cares about the future of the Midwest, there are still meaningful ways to engage.
Through programming, sponsorship, storytelling, and collaboration, this platform works best when it reflects the full breadth of all y’all.
More details will be dropping…weekly.
Hop on the RSVP now, mark the dates, or hit us up if you want to get involved.
RSVP: https://luma.com/vght0n78
March 12–14, 2026.
Austin.
Midwest House.
We’re looking forward to building it with you.
