POLAND at SXSW. Innovation Showcase

POLAND @SXSW is a fast-paced, highly curated showcase of Polish companies ready for partnerships, pilots, and conversations with US investors and corporates.

It highlights Poland as an innovation partner where engineering precision meets creative problem-solving. Panelists will discuss how Polish technology companies, creative studios, dual-use innovations and R&D teams collaborate with US corporates and startups to build solutions at the intersection of tech, creativity, and real-world impact. The conversation emphasizes cross-industry cooperation—tech × creative × market scale.

After pitchings and panel discussion we are inviting you to the Polish Networking Night which is designed as an open, informal networking party, without predefined zones or structured matchmaking. The focus is on a relaxed, high-energy atmosphere that encourages spontaneous conversations and organic connections between founders, investors, corporates, creatives, ecosystem leaders, and public-sector stakeholders. With drinks, music, and full-venue access, the networking session creates space for natural follow-ups to the stage program, helping turn introductions, ideas, and inspiration into real relationships, partnerships, and next steps.

Info: 1:00PM – 1:30PM – Registration; Polish music & cuisine
1:30PM – 1:45PM - OPENING & WELCOME
1:45PM – 2:40PM - MODERATED PITCHING SESSION
• TECH & STARTUPS – AI, SaaS, Cybersecurity, FinTech, DeepTech
• CREATIVE & GAMING – GameDev, XR, Media, Creative Tech
• DUAL-USE / DEFENSE INNOVATION – Cyber, Autonomy, GovTech, Space, Critical Infrastructure
2:40PM – 3:15PM – Polish Impact Gateways: Where Innovation Comes From (15 min)
• City of Wrocław & Startup Wroclaw
3:15PM – 3:30PM – Coffee Break, Polish music & cuisine
EXPERT PANELS
3:30PM – 4:00 PM US–Poland Innovation Partnerships
4:00PM – 4:30PM Diaspora as a Strategic Gateway to the U.S. Market
4:30PM – 6:00PM POLISH NETWORKING NIGHT

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Q-Branch, 200 East 6th Street, Austin, United States

Concerts, fests, parties, meetups - all the happenings, one place.

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