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 12–15, Shokworks invites top executives, founders, policymakers, and innovators to join us for the American Dynamism & Operational AI House during SXSW.
This private, VIP 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 12-15, 2026
Time
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM Daily
Location
Austin, TX (SXSW Location Details Upon RSVP)
RSVP @
dvilladiego@shokworks.io
SPEAKERS
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.
ALEX PETKAS
Writer, entrepreneur, and founder of The Cost of Glory, a bridge for the virtues of ancient heroes and the modern world's demands.
Alex has a PhD from Princeton in the Classics and a wrote a provocative essay for the American Mind.
PAUL KIRCHOFF
Austin tech veteran, entrepreneur and operational AI pioneer leading the future of agentic business transformation.
Paul is developing agentic business systems and the intersection of human and artificial intelligence employees.
EXPERIENCE
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Featured keynote speakers each day
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
AMERICAN DYNAMISM
Featured Speaker: Mark Minevich
A forward-looking conversation on the resurgence of American industry, national competitiveness, and the strategic importance of artificial intelligence in driving economic renewal.
FRIDAY 13TH
CLASSICAL LEADERSHIP + OUR NATION’S FUTURE
Featured Speaker: Alex Petkas
How timeless leadership principles meet frontier technologies. A discussion on virtue, responsibility, and executive decision-making in the AI age.
SATURDAY 14TH
THE FUTURE OF OPERATIONAL AI
Featured Speaker: Paul Kirchoff
A powerful deep dive into how Operational AI is resetting competitiveness and transforming every department in every business — from manufacturing and logistics to finance and enterprise strategy — and what very business must master to win.
And, enjoy a glimpse of the future of AI-assisted enterprise.
SUNDAY 15TH
TEXAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT + VIP DINNER
Private VIP dinner to follow (invite-only)
A special convening focused on Texas’ leadership in economic development, infrastructure, and AI-driven growth.
Special Guest Speaker.
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.
