Justin McKenzie to Moderate Texas Innovation Ecosystem Panel at America House Event in Austin

Justin McKenzie, host of The Building Texas Show, will moderate a panel discussion on Texas innovation ecosystems at America House in Austin on Thursday, March 12, 2026. This exclusive, invite-only event will bring together nearly 20 leading innovators from across the country to share insights and shape the future of America's entrepreneurial landscape. McKenzie expressed excitement about hearing from entrepreneurial ecosystems across Texas and the rest of the country, noting incredible movement across Texas that has opened industries all the way into space.

America House serves as a unique platform for state-by-state discussions among top stakeholders, innovators, and investors. While other panels at the event will feature diverse leaders from across the country delivering regional briefings, McKenzie will specifically facilitate a discussion focused on the current landscape, lessons learned, and future shaping of Texas's thriving startup and tech networks. The event fosters critical connections and dialogue in a collaborative, non-political environment, bringing together university innovators, venture leaders, tech founders, government officials, corporate innovators, and economic development executives.

The event timing coincides with South by Southwest (SXSW), making it particularly significant for leaders traveling to Texas for the festival. McKenzie emphasized that the race toward innovation will be driven by entrepreneurs and powered by an incredible Texan workforce. The event agenda includes doors opening at 2:00 PM, a welcome session at 2:30 PM, panels featuring state innovation leaders from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM, and networking at 5:30 PM. Attendance requires approved registration, with the address provided upon approval.

America House represents a premier, invite-only event series spotlighting the national innovation landscape. Conceived as a non-political platform, it brings together ecosystem leaders from across the United States to deliver state-by-state briefings and foster collaboration among top innovators, investors, and stakeholders. With over 30 events planned across the country, America House facilitates critical discussions, shares lessons learned, and observes trends that shape the past, present, and future of America's startup and technology sectors. The Building Texas Show, hosted by McKenzie, delivers in-depth conversations with leaders, builders, and innovators driving growth across Texas, highlighting the people and projects shaping the state's future. More information about the show can be found at https://buildingtexasshow.com.