General Sessions

GENERAL SESSIONS AND KEYNOTES

Get ready for three days of engaging conversations with the minds shaping the global SOLIDWORKS community. Hear from leading engineers and innovators as they discuss how merging the physical and the virtual worlds can transform how we design and build innovative new products. You'll also get the latest updates on SOLIDWORKS solutions, designed to help you innovate faster, grow your business, and bring extraordinary designs to life.

General Session Day 1

STRATEGY & IMPACT

Monday, February 2

9:00am – 10:15am CST

The General Session on Day One will kick off the event, setting the tone for three days of inspiration, learning, and networking. You'll hear from leadership at SOLIDWORKS and Dassault Systèmes about how technology enables virtual environments, allowing us to push the boundaries of imagination. Get ready to be inspired by Pablos Holman, the internationally recognized technology futurist, inventor and bestselling author of Deep Future. In his keynote, Pablos will share insights from his decades of work - ranging from eradicating malaria with Bill Gates to building spacecraft with Jeff Bezos - providing a visionary roadmap for addressing the world's biggest challenges through emerging technologies.

Day 1 Speakers

SVP of Mainstream Innovation
Dassault Systèmes

Chief Executive Officer
Dassault Systèmes

Keynote Speaker
Deepfuture.Tech

SOLIDWORKS CEO and Research & Development Vice President
Dassault Systèmes

Group CIO
Molteni Group

3DEXPERIENCE CEO
Dassault Systèmes

General Session Day 2

PRODUCT & EXPERIENCES

Tuesday, February 3

9:00am – 10:15am CST

Tuesday begins with a special guest, NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang, delivering an inspiring start to the event. On day two of the General Sessions, SOLIDWORKS CEO Manish Kumar will take the stage to share exciting updates and innovations. You'll also hear directly from AI-focused customers and discover advanced AI features designed to save time, reduce manual effort, and enhance design precision. Together, we’ll align on shared goals and shape the future of design.

Day 2 Speakers

Chief Executive Officer
PSYONIC

Founder and CEO
NVIDIA

Vice President of Strategy & Business Development
Dassault Systèmes

SOLIDWORKS CEO and Research & Development Vice President
Dassault Systèmes

Founder and CEO
Velasa Sports, Inc. (d.b.a. Sparx Hockey)

CEO
Westwood Robotics

General Session Day 3

COMMUNITY & COLLABORATION

Wednesday, February 4

2:00pm – 3:00pm CST

Our last general session concludes three inspiring days filled with vibrant conversations, dynamic collaboration, and a celebration of SOLIDWORKS' potential. Witness firsthand how technology connects people worldwide, empowering them to pursue shared causes, achieve common goals, and realize collective visions. Don't miss Day 3's keynote with Jay Vogler, the visionary behind Engineezy, where engineering intersects with art and storytelling. Renowned for his mesmerizing marble machines, kinetic sculptures, and playful robotic creations, Jay will inspire you to view engineering as a canvas for imagination and innovation.

Day 3 Speakers

Professor
SENAI CIMATEC

Community and User Advocacy Manager
Dassault Systèmes

Vice President of Strategy & Business Development
Dassault Systèmes

Planning and Control Manager
Shunji Nishimura Foundation of Technology

Chief Technology Officer
Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology

Keynote Speaker
Engineezy

SWUGN Manager
Dassault Systèmes

Mechanical Engineering University Student
Lithuanica X