FALL 2025: MIDWEST HOUSE SUMMIT

We’re super hyped to announce the inaugural Midwest House Summit, taking place December 3-4, 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

December 3rd and 4th, 2025 | Grand Rapids, MI
Hosted at Bamboo Grand Rapids at 2 Fulton

OVERVIEW

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

A FEW ALREADY CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

  • Dug Song, Founder, Duo Security

  • Erica Wegner, Partner, Park Rangers Capital

  • Kyla Scanlon, Author of “In This Economy”

  • Isabelle Kent, CEO, Startup Leaders

  • Andrew Golden, Partner, GrowthX

  • Ralph Chami, Founder of Blue Green Future

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