Czech Night @ SXSW 2026
🇨🇿 Czech House @ SXSW 2026 🤠
Innovation. Creativity. Culture. The Czech Republic in the heart of Austin.
Experience a vibrant evening celebrating Czech innovation, entrepreneurship, and culture as Czech House returns to SXSW in 2026! Join us for a program blending the best startups, top-tier networking, and an inspiring music lineup showcasing both Czech and international talent.
The Line Up
17:00 - 17:30🎉 Official Opening of 2026 CzechHouse
Kick off the evening with the official opening of Czech House @ SXSW 2026, featuring welcome remarks from:
Miloslav Stašek, Ambassador of the Czech Republic to the United States
Karel Havlíček, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic
Their perspectives on Czech–U.S. collaboration will set the tone for a night dedicated to innovation, partnerships, and cultural exchange.
17:30 - 18:30 🚀 Czech Innovators Pitch
Eight ambitious Czech companies will take the stage to present their cutting-edge solutions, global ambitions, and breakthrough ideas in front of a panel of Investors. The pitching startups will be announced shortly.
18:30 - 20:00 🤝 Networking Reception
Connect with founders, investors, creatives, and transatlantic partners during our networking block. Expect lively conversations, new connections, and Czech-inspired food and drinks that set the perfect backdrop for collaboration.
20:00 - 23:00 🎵 Pop Night
As the evening unfolds, immerse yourself in a musical journey featuring artists pushing the boundaries of Czech and international sound:
A distinctive Czech singer-songwriter blending alternative pop with folk and jazz. Poetic, expressive, and emotionally rich—her performances are intimate and unforgettable.
Aiko
A global pop voice with dark-pop aesthetics and powerful emotional delivery. Known for representing Czechia at Eurovision, Aiko continues to captivate international audiences.
A Greek-born indie-pop artist weaving cinematic textures, ethereal melodies, and folk inspirations. Expect haunting vocals, atmospheric soundscapes, and a deeply immersive performance.
⭐ Special Performance: Jan Havránek
Czech singer-songwriter blending pop with introspective depth and a cross-cultural perspective shaped between Prague and Washington, DC. Currently serving as Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of the Czech Republic, he will present songs from his upcoming EP “Generation Hope."
➕ Details & Notes
No dress code, but a cowboy hat is always a plus.
Czech-inspired refreshments and beer served throughout the evening. 🍻
Full event lineup and company details available soon
Please note that approval of your registration does not guarantee access to the event. Admission is subject to venue capacity.
Presented by
Ministry of Industry and Trade of the Czech Republic, Ministry of Regional Development, Embassy of the Czech Republic in Washington, DC, CzechInvest, CzechTrade, CzechTourism, South Moravian Region, Central Bohemian Region, Zlín Region, Central Bohemian Innovation Center, South Moravian Innovation Center, Zlín Regional Innovation Agency, Innovation Center of the Ústí Region, Průša Research, PBS, Livesport, Draslovka, American Friends of the Czech Republic