Event Agenda
Thursday, October 8
1:00 – 4:00 PM
Afternoon Meet & Greet
Boring Bodega
865 FM1209
Bastrop, TX
7:00 – 11:00 PM
Pre-Party Meet & Greet
Lustre Pearl East
114 Linden St,
Austin, TX
8:00 AM
Group Coffee Walk @ Lady Bird Lake Mañana Coffee
111 Sandra Muraida Way Ste 101
Austin, TX
10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Kayak/Paddleboard on Ladybird Lake
Texas Rowing Center
1541 W Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX
Games and Cider
Cidercade Austin
600 E Riverside Dr
Austin, TX
5:00 – 10:00 PM
X Takeover Pre-Party
The Sign Bar
9909 FM 969 Bldg 3
Austin, TX
10:00 PM
Nicki Night
Regal Rooms
1204 Regal Row
Austin, TX
Friday, October 9
Saturday, October 10
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
X Takeover
Tesla Giga Texas
1 Tesla Road (East Parking Lot)
Austin, TX
9:00 PM
X Takeover Drone and Light Show
Tesla Giga Texas
1 Tesla Road (East Parking Lot)
Austin, TX
10:00 PM – 12:00 AM
X Takeover After Party
Central Machine Works
4824 E Cesar Chavez St
Austin, TX
8:00 AM
Group Coffee Walk @ Lady Bird Lake Mañana Coffee
111 Sandra Muraida Way Ste 101
Austin, TX
11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
X Takeover Coffee/Brunch Farewell
Boring Bodega
865 FM1209
Bastrop, TX
2:00 PM
X Takeover Convoy to Starbase
Boring Bodega
865 FM1209
Bastrop, TX
Sunday, October 11
The event organizer reserves the right to make changes to the venue, date, time, speakers, agenda, guest list, number of attendees, and reserved seating without prior notice.
Main Stage Schedule
John Stringer, Kelvin Gee
Kick off X Takeover with a warm welcome and a preview of what’s ahead! Get the rundown on the week’s activities, must-see highlights, and everything you need to make the most of the event, including the epic Drone and Light Show grand finale at 9:00 PM.
10:30 – 10:45 AM | Welcome and Introduction
Jake Schneider / Moderator: Ryan Tanaka, Ellie in Space
Join us for an inspiring main-stage interview with Jake Schneider, an ALS patient and Neuralink’s seventh human participant, as he shares his personal journey, his experience with brain-computer interface technology, and what it means to regain new forms of independence through innovation. This conversation will explore the human side of Neuralink’s mission, the promise of restoring communication and control, and how breakthrough technologies can change lives in profound ways.
10:45–11:10 AM | Reclaiming Independence: A Conversation with Jake Schneider, Neuralink Patient #7
SiteVue AI
Learn how AI-powered video analytics can help industrial and manufacturing teams see what is really happening on the frontline. SiteVue AI uses video intelligence to surface bottlenecks, benchmark cycle times, monitor safety, and improve workforce productivity, without requiring major infrastructure changes. This session will explore how real-time visibility, operational data, and AI can unlock continuous improvement across the physical world.
11:10 – 11:35 AM | Seeing the Work: How AI Is Transforming Frontline Operations
Sandy Munro / Moderator: Galileo Russell
Few people understand how vehicles are engineered, built, and improved as well as Sandy Munro. In this main stage conversation, the legendary automotive engineer and former CEO of Munro & Associates shares his candid perspective on Tesla’s impact on the industry, the evolution of EV manufacturing, and the technologies reshaping the future of transportation. Expect an insightful, unfiltered discussion from someone who has spent decades taking cars apart to understand what makes them and the companies behind them tick.
11:35 AM – 12:00 PM | Under the Skin: Sandy Munro on Tesla, EVs & the Future of Automotive
Nicki Minaj / Moderator: John Stringer
Global superstar Nicki Minaj joins the X Takeover main stage for a conversation about creativity, culture, technology, and building an unmistakable personal brand. Hear her perspective on staying authentic on a global stage, connecting with one of the world's most passionate fan communities, and how technology and social platforms are changing the relationship between artists, creators, and their audiences.
12:00 – 12:50 PM | KEYNOTE – Beyond the Spotlight: A Conversation with Nicki Minaj
12:50 – 1:15 PM | Investing in the Muskonomy: Retail Investors, Conviction, and the Future of Elon’s Companies.
Omar Qazi, Larry Goldberg, Alexandra Merz, Galileo Russell / Moderator: Brian White
Investing in the Muskonomy: Retail Investors, Conviction, and the Future of Elon’s Companies. Elon Musk’s companies have become more than individual businesses. Together, they represent an interconnected ecosystem spanning electric vehicles, energy, autonomy, AI, robotics, space, connectivity, and social media. Join Omar Qazi, Larry Goldberg, Galileo Russell, and Alexandra Merz for a main stage panel moderated by Brian White on how retail investors are thinking about the “Muskonomy,” what connects Tesla, SpaceX, xAI, Neuralink, The Boring Company, Starlink, and X, and how community-driven research and long-term conviction are shaping the way investors evaluate the future.
Newsforce
Join Newsforce for a fast-paced, news-and-analysis-style recap of X Takeover, covering the biggest announcements, standout moments, and major themes emerging from the event. This mainstage session will connect the dots across Tesla, energy, autonomy, SpaceX, xAI, creators, entrepreneurs, and the broader Muskonomy, giving attendees a clear view of what mattered most and what it could mean for the future.
1:15 – 1:40 PM | X Takeover Briefing: The Biggest Announcements, Themes, and Takeaways
1:40 – 2:30 PM | Inside Cybercab: Engineering the Future of Everyday Transportation
Eric Earley, Chief Engineer Cybercab, Tesla / Moderator: John Stringer, Kelvin Gee
Join Eric Earley, Tesla’s Cybercab chief engineer, for a conversation about the engineering behind purpose-built autonomous transportation. Explore the decisions shaping safety, comfort, and affordability, lessons from Robotaxi operations in Austin, and what it takes to scale the fleet—all through the lens of how this technology could improve everyday life.
Franz von Holzhausen, Chief Designer, Tesla / Moderator: John Stringer, Kelvin Gee
Join Franz von Holzhausen for a special keynote at X Takeover exploring design, creativity, and the ideas that move us forward. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear his perspective and celebrate the passion for innovation that brings our community together.
2:30 – 3:20 PM | KEYNOTE – Designing the Future: A Keynote with Franz von Holzhausen
Maye Musk / Moderator: John Stringer, Kelvin Gee
Join us for a keynote interview with Maye Musk as she shares the stories and lessons behind her new book, Timeless: The Art of Reinvention and Resilience at Any Age. In this inspiring conversation, Maye will reflect on a life defined by courage, adaptability, and reinvention, from building her career as a dietitian and model, to raising three children as a single mother, to becoming a global icon in her later chapters. This session will explore what it means to keep evolving, embrace change, and thrive on your own terms at every stage of life.
3:20 – 4:20 PM | KEYNOTE – Timeless: Reinvention, Resilience, and Thriving at Any Age With Maye Musk
4:30 – 5:25 PM | KEYNOTE – Elon Musk: What Comes Next for Humanity
Elon Musk / Moderator: John Stringer, Kelvin Gee
A conversation at X Takeover about AI abundance and existential risk, the next chapter of space exploration, and what it takes to turn extraordinary ideas into reality.
5:25 – 6:00 PM | Contest Winners, Passport Drawing, and Wrap Up
Influencer Meet & Greet
Saturday, October 10 (at Influencer Tent)
10:45 – 11:15 AM
Brian White, Omar Qazi
11:15 – 11:45 AM
Ryan Tanaka (Neura Pod), Ellie in Space
11:45 – 12:15 PM
Herbert Ong (Brighter with Herbert), Alexandra Merz (Tesla Boomer Mama)
12:15 – 12:45 PM
Sandy Munro
12:45 – 1:15 PM
Tesla Flex, Techi Dani, Josh West
1:15 – 1:45 PM
Galileo Russell (HyberChange), Bearded Tesla, Joe Tegtmeyer
1:45 – 2:15 PM
Sawyer Merritt, Kim Java
2:15 – 2:45 PM
Dirty Tesla, Dr. Know It All, Teslatino
The event organizer reserves the right to make changes to the venue, date, time, speakers, agenda, guest list, number of attendees, and reserved seating without prior notice.