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November 12, 2026
---- ABOUT ----
The crossroads of Kansas City’s technology and venture ecosystem
MidxMidwest (MXMW) is focused on creating the most productive interactions between the region’s early-stage tech founders, capital providers and corporate innovators. Launched in 2022 by Flyover Capital and Iron Prairie Ventures, the event brings together high-growth entrepreneurs, national investors, and corporate innovators to spotlight and accelerate the momentum of the middle of the country.
Each year, the event hosts 100 early-stage founders, 100 venture funds from across the U.S., and key ecosystem players for curated breakout sessions, over 500 pre-scheduled 1x1 meetings, and evening programming including a rooftop reception and small-group industry dinners.
With attendees from more than 30 states and a growing track record of capital formation and cross-sector collaboration, MXMW has become a cornerstone of entrepreneurship in the region. The event intentionally centers the middle of the country, elevating Kansas City’s role as a hub for venture connectivity.
---- HOW TO ATTEND ----
We hand-select attendees each year to create a balanced mix of founders, investors, and community leaders. We'd love to hear from you and encourage you to share this with others in your network.
Who Should Apply:
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Founders: High-growth tech companies (Pre-Seed–Series B) in the central U.S.
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Investors: Actively deploying capital at Pre-Seed–Series B
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Corporates/Community: Engaged in early-stage innovation
Applications are now closed for 2026.
---- Kicking Things Off ----
Wednesday, November 11, 2026 - Casual Animal Brewing Co
5:30PM - 8:30 PM
MidxMidwest Mixer 2026
Kick off MidxMidwest 2026 with an evening of good company, local beer, and new connections at Casual Animal Brewing! We're bringing together tech founders, investors, and entrepreneurial leaders from MidxMidwest, Pipeline Entrepreneurs, and other startup programs happening across Kansas City that week.
---- The Main Event ----
Thursday, November 12, 2026 - Hotel Kansas City
7:00AM - 8:00AM
Early Stage Run Club at Loose Park
Optional morning activity
7:00AM - 8:45AM
Registration & Breakfast
8:30AM - 8:45AM
Welcome Announcements
9:00AM - 9:45AM
Breakout Sessions Round 1
10:15AM - 11:00AM
Breakout Sessions: Round 2
The Sports Innovation Stack: Teams, Venues, Investors, and the Partners Who Connect Them
With Keystone, Panasonic Connect, Kansas Athletics, KC Diamonds, The Collectiv
Why AI Needs the Customer Voice
With Full Scale
Investor Roundtable: Where Are the Exits? (Investors Only)
Moderated by Flyover Capital
11:30AM - 12:45PM
Lunch Programming & Networking
Featured Founders & Lessons Learned
Moderated by Chris Simpson, Polsinelli
Seeing Around Corners: From Perceptive Software to the AI Era with Scott Coons
Scott Coons scaled Kansas City based Perceptive Software into a $650M global business with over 3,000 employees worldwide. Since then, he has remained active serving on software boards and investing in and mentoring regional founders. In 2025, he stepped into the operator role again as CEO of CMX1, an enterprise software provider offering AI-enhanced solutions for safety, quality, and compliance. In this fireside conversation with Flyover Capital Managing Partner Dan Kerr, he’ll reflect on the founder journey, lessons from building and scaling outside the coasts, what he sees differently now as an investor, and how the opportunities for entrepreneurs are evolving in the AI era.
Scott Coons, CEO of CMX1 and Former CEO of Perceptive Software
Moderated by Dan Kerr, Managing Partner, Flyover Capital
1:00PM - 4:00PM
4:00PM - 5:30PM
500+ Curated 1x1 Networking
All attendees must create a profile on Swoogo in order to schedule their own 1x1 meetings.
Rooftop Social Hour
Join all attendees for light bites and drinks on the rooftop.
6:00PM - 8:30PM
Dine-Arounds in Kansas City
---- THIS WEEK IN KC ----
Kansas City's startup community is coming together all week. These events require their own registration.
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Nov 11 | Accessing Growth Capital Series: Investor Speed Pitching, NXTUS
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Nov 11, 2:00-5:00 | Founder & Investor Roundtable Series, Plug In Ventures
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Nov 11, 5:00–8:00 PM | Keystone Sessions, Keystone Innovation District
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Nov 13, 8:15 AM–3:00 PM | Energy & Data Center Innovation Summit, KC Tech Council
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Nov 13–15 | Techstars Startup Weekend University of Kansas, Lawrence
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Pipeline Entrepreneurs Fellowship Module
MXMW 2024
---- The Venue ----
A Kansas City experience
MXMW is hosted at Hotel Kansas City, a historic gem located in the heart of downtown Kansas City.
MidxMidwest is hosted in the Tudor Ballroom with stairs and elevators connecting to the Presidents Ballroom and the Library Room just a floor down. We will also make use of the rooftop views for happy hour - hopefully outside if the weather permits!
Hotel Kansas City
1228 Baltimore Ave
Kansas City, MO 64105
thank you to our sponsors
Presenting Sponsors
Breakout Sponsors
CATALYST Sponsors
Accelerator Sponsors
---- Staying Connected ----
Email info@midxmidwest.com with any questions.