Elon Musk to Join X Takeover at Giga Texas via Live Virtual Interview
The event marks the first X Takeover held outside California and the first at a Tesla facility, with tickets selling out in eight days.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk is scheduled to participate in a live virtual interview at the X Takeover event held at Giga Texas this Saturday, according to Sawyer Merritt. While Musk will not appear on stage in Austin, the conversation is set to stream for free on the @teslaownersSV account on X.
What Happened
The announcement, shared late Thursday, confirms Musk’s remote participation in the gathering organized by Tesla Owners Silicon Valley. This format mirrors his surprise virtual appearance at the 2024 event in San Luis Obispo, where he spoke for approximately an hour. Organizers had previously tempered expectations, noting in September that while Musk had attended twice before, a third appearance was not guaranteed. The main event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT, featuring Maye Musk as the keynote speaker, Franz von Holzhausen for a virtual keynote, and Nicki Minaj as a special guest. Joe Tegtmeyer, known for drone footage tracking construction at Giga Texas, is also listed as a speaker.
Why It Matters
This year’s X Takeover represents a significant shift in venue and scope for the community event, marking the first iteration held outside California and the first hosted at a Tesla facility. Tesla provides the venue, but the event is produced independently by Tesla Owners Silicon Valley, with tickets selling out in eight days. The timing coincides with several notable developments for Tesla, including the doubling of the Cybercab fleet in Austin in late September and Texas DMV records showing 319 registered Cybercabs, up from 169. Additionally, Tesla faces an NHTSA deadline of October 30 for sworn answers regarding Cybercab certification, with third-quarter earnings reports scheduled for October 21.
The Bottom Line
Musk’s virtual interview topics remain undisclosed, but the appearance occurs during a busy period for Tesla involving regulatory filings and fleet expansion. Fans unable to attend in person can watch the livestream on X, where unscripted comments from Musk often provide insight into company operations.
