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2024 SXSW x Midwest House Schedule
Midwest House 2024 is held at Half Step Bar at 75-1/2 Rainey Street in Austin, Texas. All events are held on site unless otherwise noted. Registration is free of charge, but required for entry. Registration does not guarantee entry to events. Capacity or private events may restrict entry to Midwest House. All events are to be registered through EventBrite unless otherwise noted within schedule below.
Schedule is not guaranteed and subject to change at any time.
Friday, March 8
NOON to 10PM
Half Step Bar at 75-1/2 Rainey St. in Austin, TX
Open event tab for stage location, description, and any additional RSVP.
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Presented by TechNexus
Outdoor Stage
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No industry embodies the transformative power of "rethinking" more than the outdoors. TechNexus stands as a leading investor and collaborator in outdoor recreation - embracing change, fostering innovation, and inviting everyone to rethink their outdoor experience. Join us for a glimpse at what that can mean.
Innovators Shaping the Horizon Panel - Jonathan Newar of Captain Experiences, Matt Osterle of Ramble, Sam Shapiro of Grounded RVs, and Madelyn Rutter and Cristin Pacifico of TechNexus
Adventure Awaits Fireside Chat featuring David Ollila of Shop House Park & Fred Hoch of TechNexus
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Presented by Carhartt Outdoor Stage
The Outdoor Industry is already a leader in the sustainability movement, but so much more needs to be done. This panel will explore how the Midwest in particular can lead the circular economy revolution.Featuring Maya Caine and Mica Caine of Mive Labs, Madeline Miller of NexTiles, & Brad Garmon of the Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office
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Presented by Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, Outdoor Foundation, Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office
Outdoor Stage
Panel featuring Ambreen Tariq of Together Outdoors and the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, Lesford Duncan of the Outdoor Foundation, Alex Bailey of Black Outside, & Stacy Bare of Friends of Grand Rapids Parks
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Presented by the Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office & Technexus
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Presented by Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, Bloom, Heartland Forward, Michigan URC
Outdoor Stage
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For states in the middle of the country, the outdoors offers much more than pretty pictures to lure tourists. In fact it represents billions of dollars in opportunity to regrow local economies in more sustainable and equitable ways. This panel will examine how the heartland is trying to do just that.
Panel featuring Brad Garmon of the Michigan Outdoor Recreation Industry Office, Jonas Crews of Heartland Forward, Justin Kosmides of Bloom, Britany Affolter-Caine of the Michigan University Research Corridor
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Presented by Cooley & BMO
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Saturday, March 9
9AM to 10PM
Half Step Bar at 75-1/2 Rainey St. in Austin, TX
Open event tab for stage location, description, and any additional RSVP.
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Presented by Plain Sight, World Business Chicago, First Women’s Bank, GETCities, 3+VC, What She Said
OUTDOOR AND INDOOR STAGES
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There's no better way to start your SX Saturday than some tasty bites, midwestern vibes, and some inspirational words from a few of our favorite female founders/investors/activists: Nia Batts & Sophia Bush. Midwest House is teaming up with Plain Sight, GET Cities, First Women's Bank, 3+VC, World Business Chicago, Union Heritage, & more to bring the Female Founders Brunch back to SXSW 2024 and you're not going to want to miss out. Saturday March 8th. Rainey Street. Be there.
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Presented by Supply Change Capital
OUTDOOR AND INDOOR STAGE
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Are you a founder or a funder addressing the world’s most pressing technological challenges facing food and agriculture today? Join us at the premiere Food and Ag Tech event at SXSW.
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Presented by World Business Chicago, Nicor Gas
OUTDOOR STAGE
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World Business Chicago is bringing Chicago Day back to SXSW! Join us for a full afternoon programming.
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Sunday, March 10
9AM to 10PM
Half Step Bar at 75-1/2 Rainey St. in Austin, TX
Open event tab for stage location, description, and any additional RSVP.
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Presented by Plain Sight, The Venture Atlas and Pride Fund 1
Featuring:
Ben Stokes of Chasing Rainbows
Carley Deardorff of Backstage Capital, DivInc
Nicole McCarthy of StartOut Chicago, WBC
Moderator Wolf Starr of Pride Fund
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Presented by Crowe and Startup Grind
INDOOR STAGE
From 64 all the way to Austin. Come witness the Elite 8 of the Midwest Madness Startup Finalists pitch in person at Midwest House 2024
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Presented by State of Michigan, Tulsa House, WBC, Greater STL Inc
OUTDOOR STAGE
Hear how leaders & communities are thinking about and strategizing to grow their communities in sustainable and equitable ways. This open format conversation will include opportunities for audience involvement and plenty of chances to learn from our neighbors.
Featuring:
Hilary Doe - Chief Growth Officer, State of Michigan
Lindsay Cox - CEO, Launch Tennessee
Karlos Ramirez - VP of Latino Outreach, International Institute of St. Louis
Rachel Gray - Executive Director, Hello West Michigan
Myka Burley - Associate Director, Michigan Central
Justin Harlan - Managing Director, Tulsa Remote
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Presented by Refinery Ventures, JobsOhio, RediHealth, Subvrsive
OUTDOOR STAGE
Listen to three boomerangs discuss their motivations, obstacles, and strategies for attracting hypergrowth leaders back to the Midwest.
Featuring:
Kyle Grimslid of RediHealth
Alex Conley of JobsOhio
Austin Mace of Subvrsive
Patrick Kent of Refinery Ventures
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Presented by Greater STL Inc
OUTDOOR STAGE
How One City is Using AI to Address Pressing Global Challenges.
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Presented by Greater STL Inc
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For artist information and show schedule, visit Midwest House music.
Monday, March 11
9AM to 6PM
Half Step Bar at 75-1/2 Rainey St. in Austin, TX
Open event tab for stage location, description, and any additional RSVP.
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Presented by Plain Sight and The Academy
OUTDOOR STAGE
We're back again for SXSW! Powered by The Academy Group, join us on March 11th at Midwest House from 9am - 12pm to kickoff your day with authentic vibes and new connections. Founders and funders from all over the country will have the chance to connect with one another as well as learn about resources available to them from our select partners. Enjoy great music, food, and discussions - all while finding the community you need to grow and scale your business.
Special guests:
Shayne Evans | CEO at The Academy Group
Dawn Batts | Investor at Commune Angels
Darel Ross II | Director at Start Garden
Ashton Keyes | Founder at Athlytic Detroit
Joshua Tooker| Sr VP at Union Heritage
Garlin Gilchrist II | Lieutenant Governor of Michigan
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OUTDOOR STAGE
Join Lauren Ruffin and Kelly Kivland, the newly appointed art directors of Michigan Central, for a discussion about interactive art, creativity as a driver of local economies, and how iconic places lend themselves to catalyzing neighborhood investments. Alaina Beverly, the Executive Vice President of the Black Economic Alliance, will moderate the conversation.
Presented by Michigan Central
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OUTDOOR STAGE
Presented by the Detroit Regional Partnership, Newlab, Michigan Central, CLIP, Chargerhelp
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Presented by SPARK, RRS, EAVX, City of Ann Arbor, Dynamic Energy Group
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INSIDE
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Presented by MEDC
Join us for an afternoon filled with Michigan Vibes & Detroit Style Pizza
Featuring a fireside chat between Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist, Juan Atkins, & Dre Wallace
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