Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The AI news cycle doesn’t just move fast—it moves at the speed of culture. In this high-intensity, 25-minute live briefing, Monks takes their signature monthly innovation series from the screen to the stage. This isn't a lecture; it’s a no-nonsense sprint through the breakthroughs, the hype, and the real-world applications actually worth your time.
Designed for the SXSW audience, this session, presented by Monks, is structured into four rapid-fire acts:
Monthly Wonders: A pulse check on the week’s biggest AI news and hidden gems surfacing in Austin.
The 101 Deep Dive: We peel back the curtain on a complex concept—moving beyond the buzzwords to explain the tech shifting the industry.
Monks in Action: A raw, behind-the-scenes walkthrough of an AI-powered case study, demonstrating how we turn agentic workflows into creative impact.
The Homework: You leave with a tangible task—a specific tool to test or a framework to apply—ensuring you walk out smarter than you walked in.
About SXSW:
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. An essential destination for global professionals, SXSW features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, professional development and a variety of networking opportunities. For more information, please visit sxsw.com.
Connect with SXSW:
Website: sxsw.com
Instagram: instagram.com/sxsw
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sxsw
TikTok: tiktok.com/@sxsw
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/sxsw.com
Threads: threads.com/@sxsw
The AI news cycle doesn’t just move fast—it moves at the speed of culture. In this high-intensity, 25-minute live briefing, Monks takes their signature monthly innovation series from the screen to the stage. This isn't a lecture; it’s a no-nonsense sprint through the breakthroughs, the hype, and the real-world applications actually worth your time.
Designed for the SXSW audience, this session, presented by Monks, is structured into four rapid-fire acts:
Monthly Wonders: A pulse check on the week’s biggest AI news and hidden gems surfacing in Austin.
The 101 Deep Dive: We peel back the curtain on a complex concept—moving beyond the buzzwords to explain the tech shifting the industry.
Monks in Action: A raw, behind-the-scenes walkthrough of an AI-powered case study, demonstrating how we turn agentic workflows into creative impact.
The Homework: You leave with a tangible task—a specific tool to test or a framework to apply—ensuring you walk out smarter than you walked in.
About SXSW:
SXSW dedicates itself to helping creative people achieve their goals. Founded in 1987 in Austin, Texas, SXSW is best known for its conference and festivals that celebrate the convergence of the interactive, film, and music industries. An essential destination for global professionals, SXSW features sessions, showcases, screenings, exhibitions, professional development and a variety of networking opportunities. For more information, please visit sxsw.com.
Connect with SXSW:
Website: sxsw.com
Instagram: instagram.com/sxsw
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/sxsw
TikTok: tiktok.com/@sxsw
Bluesky: bsky.app/profile/sxsw.com
Threads: threads.com/@sxsw
