SXSW
American Dynamism & the Rise of Operational AI
Hosted by Shokworks
HOSTED AT THE
ICONIC BOHN HOUSE
An exclusive SXSW gathering celebrating Texas innovation, American re-industrialization, and the transformative power of Operational Artificial Intelligence.
EVENT DETAILS
From March 12–14, Shokworks invites VIP executives, founders, policymakers, and innovators to join us for the American Dynamism & Operational AI House during SXSW.
This private, executive experience will spotlight the resurgence of American and Texas industry — and the critical role Operational AI plays in rebuilding, modernizing, and scaling the enterprises that power our economy.
Enjoy curated conversations, keynote speakers, hands-on demos, and meaningful networking in an environment designed for decision-makers shaping the future.
Date
March 12-14, 2026
Time
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Daily
Location
Austin, TX (SXSW Location Details Upon RSVP)
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SPEAKERS
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MARK MINEVICH
Globally recognized AI strategist, investor, and UN advisor advancing AI innovation and AI-first digital transformation.
Mark is a Strategic Partner at Mayfield, President of Going Global Ventures and advises sovereign innovation bodies, public institutions, and global industrial leaders alike.
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ROLANDO PABLOS
Former Texas Secretary of State and cross-border commerce leaderhelping governments and companies navigate U.S.–Mexico market entry and expansion.
Rolando Pablos is CEO of Cross-National Advisory Partners and a longtime advocate for North American trade collaboration.
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SEAN HERRITY
Sean Herrity is an international business leader and US market-entry expert helping foreign enterprises and government agencies expand and succeed in Texas.
He is Founder & CEO of US Trade Consult and Co-Founder of STAMP, leading investment attraction to position South Texas as a hub for advanced manufacturing.
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CAROL BILICH
Carol Bilich is Co-Founder and CEO of IntellxxDNA® and an integrative medicine practitioner with more than 20 years of clinical experience.
Her work is driven by a commitment to research integrity, medical ethics, and genomics-based care that improves patient outcomes.
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DR. SHARON HAUSMAN-COHEN
Dr. Sharon Hausman-Cohen is Chief Medical Officer and co-founder of IntellxxDNA®, helping make genomics understandable and actionable for clinicians.
An integrative medicine physician for more than 25 years, she has co-authored numerous publications on using genomics to improve outcomes in cognitive decline and autism.
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JASON SCHARF
Jason Scharf is an early-stage investor focused on the bio-innovation tech stack and the business of health, with nearly two decades catalyzing innovation across the sector.
He has held leadership roles in strategy and market intelligence at Illumina, BD, and Amgen, and shares insights on Bio & Health, tech, and ecosystems through Austin Next and Ecosystem Metacognition.
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JESSICA PACHECO
Jessica Pacheco is a strategist and advisor with 35+ years across business, energy, and public policy, including 25 years at a Fortune 500 energy company driving innovation and partnerships.
She currently serves as Vice Chairwoman of the Arizona Board of Regents and is slated to become Chairwoman in 2027.
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Featured keynote speakers each day @2pm
Hands-on transformational business demonstrations of Operational AI in action
Department-specific discussions (Operations, Finance, HR, Logistics, Manufacturing, Strategy)
Executive roundtables and curated networking
Refreshments, cocktails, and hors d’oeuvres served daily
VIP access to industry leaders and tech pioneers
This is where the future becomes powerful implementations of change.
DAILY PROGRAMMING
THURSDAY 12TH
BIOTECH, PRECISION MEDICINE, GENOMICS AND THE FUTURE OF HEALTH
Gain a glimpse into the future of precision medicine with leaders in BioTech, Medicine and advanced genomics.
Learn how these advances, with the help of artificial intelligence will impact humanity and change the nature of personalized health.
FRIDAY 13TH
AUTONOMOUS ROBOTICS,ADVANCED MANUFACTURING AND SOVEREIGN AI
How is the United States competing for AI leadership? How will autonomous robots and factories change our competitiveness on a global scale?
Hear directly from those advising the most powerful countries on the planet on the importance of winning the AI race and from others leading America’s future in robotic and AI-based manufacturing as well.
SATURDAY 14TH
INTERNATIONAL TRADE, CROSS-BORDER FINANCE AND LOGISTICS
An economic powerhouse is rising along our southern border - from McAllen to Laredo to El Paso as well. What you may not know is the adoption of AI from logicstics to financing to manufacturing is in full swing and will be a major driver of our state and country’s future economic wins.
We’ve got top leaders speaking about these moves and opportunities for all that you will not want to miss.
Connect with top business executives and technology pioneers
Discover how Operational AI delivers measurable ROI at every position and workflow in your business.
Engage directly with builders driving the next great Texas and American re-industrialization
Gain actionable insights and powerful connections you can action immediately
This is not theoretical AI.
This is AI embedded into operations — changing how Texas & America builds the next great phase in our powerful history.
