Slovak PRO House @ SXSW
Slovak PRO Houses at SXSW bring together Slovak companies, entrepreneurs, and professionals in Austin to showcase innovation, connect with global partners, and explore business opportunities. Each year, the initiative highlights Slovak creativity and technology on an international stage, fostering collaboration, visibility, and meaningful relationships that strengthen Slovakia’s presence in the global market.
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Slovak PRO House @ SXSW 2025
Slovak talent and innovation took center in Austin at “Going BIG in Texas: Slovak House,” a one-day event showcasing startups, tech innovation, and investment opportunities. Slovak PRO, led locally by Andrea and Jozef Hrusovski, organized the program with support from SARIO, the Slovak Embassy, and local partners, highlighting the strength of Slovak professionals across North America.
Fifteen Slovak SMEs presented solutions in AI, robotics, sustainable housing, and software, while speakers from SARIO, entrepreneurs, and local business leaders shared insights on investment and U.S. market entry. TEDx Talks by Vlado Hruda, Marian Stahovec, and Niko Dubovsky highlighted Slovak success abroad.
The day closed with networking over authentic Slovak hospitality, demonstrating how Slovak PRO connects talent and ideas to build lasting global partnerships.
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Slovak PRO House @ SXSW 2024
The Slovak PRO House at SXSW 2024 put Slovak innovation on a global stage, led locally by Andrea Hrusovska. The initiative created a dedicated space for Slovak companies to showcase technology, creativity, and business potential to an international audience.
Startups and established firms, including Touch4IT, Kreativ Gang, CloseRocket, Zepelin, and Zooza, connected with global partners, investors, and industry leaders, gaining exposure and forging valuable relationships. Highlights included meetings with Martin Valko, Honorary Consul of Slovakia in Texas, and Martin Viecha of Tesla, along with a special Tesla Gigafactory tour.
Through networking, cultural exchange, and high-impact interactions, the Slovak PRO House demonstrated the strength of Slovak talent abroad. Its success sets the stage for SXSW 2025, promising even greater visibility and collaboration opportunities for Slovak innovators.