MIDWEST HOUSE SUMMIT 2025 - TICKETS
After 10 years of activating at SXSW and all over the region, Midwest House is bringing the inspiration home. The Midwest House Summit is a two-day celebration of the bold ideas, breakthrough talent, and cross-sector collisions shaping the future of the Midwest—and the world.
Held in Grand Rapids, MI, and timed with the grand opening of the new Bamboo Grand Rapids innovation hub, the Summit will bring together founders, funders, creatives, and civic leaders from across the region.
WHY IT MATTERS
The Midwest is no longer a region to “watch”—it’s a region to join. With fast growing startups, world class talent, and deep rooted creativity, it’s time for a new kind of gathering—one built by and for the builders.
The Summit is more than a conference—it’s a signal to the world that the Midwest is moving forward and building TOGETHER.
WHO WILL BE THERE
The Midwest House Summit will intentionally attract an audience that pulls from our global inspirations, our regional partners, and our local collaborators. We’ll be investing specifically on making it as easy as possible for those traveling in for the event.
Founders & Innovators: Who are building our region’s future
Investors & Funders: Who power regional opportunity and growth
Thought Leaders: From around the country who are invested in the region (or should be)
Leaders & Community Builders: Who are helping to transform the places we live
Artists, Musicians & Creatives: Who inspire us, push us, and give the region it’s soul
WHAT TO EXPECT
Bold Conversations: Panels, keynotes, and pitches from global leaders and innovators
Cultural Showcases: Music, art, design, and food from across the Midwest
Startup Spotlights: A curated look at the companies building what’s next
Experiential Moments: From intentional networking to immersive installations
Designed for Next Steps: What are we going to BUILD TOGETHER?
THE VENUE: BAMBOO GRAND RAPIDS
Located in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, the new Bamboo Co-Working Space at 2 Fulton features:
200-seat event theater
Home to Start Garden, one of West Michigan’s leading startup incubators/accelerators
Gallery & activation space
Room for breakout activities
THEMES, TRACKS AND SPEAKERS
We’re curating a Summit that reflects the breadth, depth, and creative force of the Midwest—and we need your help to do it. We’re seeking dynamic speakers, interactive programming, and unforgettable moments that push the conversation forward.
Here’s what we’re especially looking for:
Big Ideas: Talks that challenge conventional wisdom and offer bold visions for the region’s future
Inspiring Successes: Stories that show the way and build momentum
Strategic Connections: Speakers & Thought Leaders who can help us build this ecosystem
Regional Superstars: Stories from the most innovative and creative orgs in the Midwest
Hands-On Founder Sessions: Workshops and activations designed to help our regional founder community
Cultural Programming: Performances, exhibits, or pop-ups that reflect the creative soul of the Midwest
We’re designing a program that connects ideas to action—and people to possibility.
If you’ve got something that fits that spirit, we want to hear from you.