This year marked the debut of the Czech House at SXSW 2025, a significant step in promoting Czech technological innovation and entrepreneurship on the global stage. Located in the heart of Austin’s iconic Rainey Street, Czech House served as a hub for networking, discussions, and presentations, bringing together Czech startups, industry leaders, and international stakeholders. The event aimed to support Czech businesses in expanding to global markets while showcasing their innovative solutions.

Over two days, Czech House hosted a series of expert panels, discussions, and networking sessions focused on key topics such as successful Czech companies operating in the U.S., legal and regulatory challenges for entering the American market, and fostering young entrepreneurial talent. Notable speakers included entrepreneur Yemi A.D., AI expert Filip Dřímalka, and representatives of Czech companies who shared insights on international expansion and scaling their businesses abroad.

The program also featured the Czech Innovators Pitch, where eight selected Czech startups from the fields of artificial intelligence, gaming, and space technology presented their solutions to potential investors. This event provided Czech businesses with valuable exposure and facilitated new international collaborations, opening doors for their further growth in global markets.

In addition to the business-oriented agenda, Czech House also offered a cultural program, including performances by Czech artists such as Badfocus and Aiko. The initiative was jointly organized by the Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, the Embassy of the Czech Republic in Washington, D.C., CzechTrade, CzechInvest and CzechTourism. The first-ever Czech House at SXSW received great interest and confirmed the growing significance of Czech participation in this prestigious international event.

Source: www.mpo.gov.cz

Presented by the team of employees of CzechTrade Austin, USA