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The \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.\u003Cstrong>3D\u003C\u002Fstrong>EXPERIENCE World.com\u002Fsession-catalog?#\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">slate of over 130 amazing tech classes\u003C\u002Fa> is posted up on the \u003Cstrong>3D\u003C\u002Fstrong>EXPERIENCE World site.  Here you will find those super helpful SOLIDWORKS sessions with plenty of tips from seasoned users and SOLIDWORKS technical experts as well as how-to’s on all the products in the 3DEXPERIENCE Works portfolio.  Learn more about our stacked tech session agenda in \u003Ca href=\".\u002Fbrands\u002Fsolidworksblog\u002F2021\u002F01\u002Fbrush-up-on-your-solidworks-skills-at-3dexperience-world-2021.html\">this blog\u003C\u002Fa> from Lynn Allen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>This Year’s Speakers\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Our General Sessions begin tomorrow, February 9th, at 10:00AM ET. This year’s speakers represent nearly every industry so you are sure to find inspiration. Here are some of this year’s speakers:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Frank Stephenson is now applying his design expertise to a wide range of projects that move beyond the realms of automotive design. That industry is where he earned acclaim as lead designer and design director at major carmakers such as McLaren, Ferrari, Maserati, Fiat and MINI.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Titan Gilroy, CEO of TITANS of CNC, founder and star of the TITANS of CNC television show on MAVTV, and creator of the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Facademy.titansofcnc.com\u002F\">TITANS of CNC: Academy\u003C\u002Fa> and \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Faerospaceacademy.com\u002F\">Aerospace Academy\u003C\u002Fa> is partnering with SOLIDWORKS to share his opinion as to why the 3DEXPERIENCE WORKS portfolio is essential for teaching design to manufacturing at the academy. You can read more about this exciting partnership \u003Ca href=\".\u002Fbrands\u002Fsolidworksblog\u002F2020\u002F11\u002Fcoming-to-3dexperience-world-2021-titans-of-cnc-partners-with-solidworks.html\">here\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnewequipment_5640_titan_cnc_haas.png.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-26813\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnewequipment_5640_titan_cnc_haas.png.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fnewequipment_5640_titan_cnc_haas-300x169.png.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Brent Bushnell, CEO & Co-Founder of Two Bit Circus, a LA-based experiential entertainment company, will share how he uses technology, design and engineering to inspire inventors. Brent is an engineer and entrepreneur passionate about STEM, and previously created STEAM Carnival, a traveling event to inspire kids about science, technology, engineering, art and math.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Matt Carney, who you may remember from the main stage at \u003Cstrong>3D\u003C\u002Fstrong>EXPERIENCE World 2020 and our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=y8qUi0XGMO4&list=PLiKqXuECiKNIGsMCYDckvMV9yDxtPSMWL&index=15\">SOLIDWORKS Live interview\u003C\u002Fa> thereafter, has pivoted during the pandemic into manufacturing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). He’ll give you a glimpse into what it’s like to crowdsource ideas, and collaborate with engineers worldwide to design a protective respirator.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Jason Pohl, best known for his long career at Orange County Choppers, is now an independent designer at Jason Pohl LLC. Jason’s enthusiasm for design, innovation, problem solving, and creativity is bound to inspire you to look outside the box next time you start a new project. We also did a recent Born to Design Podcast with Jason. If you missed it, you can check it out \u003Ca href=\".\u002Fbrands\u002Fsolidworksblog\u002F2021\u002F01\u002Fjason-pohl-podcast.html\">here\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Virtual Shop Floor\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Take a virtual tour of three design and manufacturing customers who are innovating and pushing the boundaries of automation and technology. 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Do you have questions about SOLIDWORKS\u002F3DEXPERIENCE solutions and don’t know who to ask? If you answered “yes,” then join us at one of the 35+ MeetUp sessions taking place during the event. You can learn more about these amazing opportunities to network and share tips and tricks in \u003Ca href=\".\u002Fbrands\u002Fsolidworksblog\u002F2021\u002F01\u002Fvirtual-networking-yes-check-out-meetup-sessions-at-3dexperience-world-2021.html\">this blog\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Model Mania returns\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Model Mania® returns to the all-digital 3DEXPERIENCE® World 2021 and next year, this annual competition will be divided into three different challenges: The SOLIDWORKS Challenge, the 3DEXPERIENCE Challenge, and the Student 3DEXPERIENCE Challenge. 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You will be able to interact with student design teams and be inspired by makers, entrepreneurs, and manufacturing facilities to help empower your freedom to create.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>3DEXPERIENCE Lab \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>3DEXPERIENCE Lab, part of the 3DEXPERIENCE Playground, is Dassault Systèmes’s open innovation laboratory, focused on empowering makers, innovators and startups. The lab nurtures disruptive projects that aim to create a better, sustainable world and have a positive impact on society.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>During the event, be sure to check out the 21 videos that tell the stories about makers, innovators, startups and fab labs. 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