[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":179},["ShallowReactive",2],{"36Hei_S3OZNc3wHKBfRnudyEaf2r-4x9rpYF5rkYIQA":3,"article_exploring-the-networking-opportunites-at-3dexperience-world_solidworks":10,"_apollo:default":177,"_apollo:identified":178},{"mailchimpAudience":4},{"actionUrl":5,"slug":6,"locale":7,"default":8,"__typename":9},"","exploring-the-networking-opportunites-at-3dexperience-world","en","https:\u002F\u002F3ds.us3.list-manage.com\u002Fsubscribe\u002Fpost?u=ed4601044e1936748c0d2aa6b&id=e5080ff9fe&f_id=002d4de2f0","MailchimpAudience",{"posts":11},{"nodes":12,"__typename":176},[13],{"id":14,"slug":6,"title":15,"uri":16,"excerpt":17,"locale":18,"featuredImage":21,"tableOfContents":30,"content":31,"date":32,"authorJobTitle":5,"author":33,"masterings":45,"globalTags":73,"products":121,"disciplines":132,"seo":165,"__typename":175},"cG9zdDoyMzYyMQ==","Exploring the Networking Opportunities at 3DEXPERIENCE World","\u002Fproducts\u002Fsolidworks\u002Fexploring-the-networking-opportunites-at-3dexperience-world","\u003Cp>One of the best things about attending 3DEXPERIENCE World is meeting so…\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"locale":19,"__typename":20},"en_US","Locale",{"node":22,"__typename":29},{"large":23,"__typename":24,"medium_large":25,"thumbnail":26,"srcSet":27,"sizes":28},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmeetups-1-1024x683.jpg.webp","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmeetups-1-768x512.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmeetups-1-150x150.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmeetups-1-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmeetups-1-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmeetups-1-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmeetups-1-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmeetups-1.jpg.webp 1600w","(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[],"\u003Cp>There are over seven million SOLIDWORKS users across the world. A number that big can be hard to visualize and comprehend. SOLIDWORKS users could fill 116 NFL stadiums or 1,000 of the world’s largest cruise ships!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>As an active SOLIDWORKS user, you probably want to network with other users. You may want understand how they use the software differently from you. Perhaps you are a sheet metal designer, and you are looking to learn more about injection mold design or how to simulate the stress on your parts or maybe you want to create a 3D rendering. Networking with other SOLIDWORKS users is one of the best ways to explore these new areas.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faudience-1024x683.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23623\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faudience-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faudience-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faudience-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faudience-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Faudience.jpg.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>As we often do in life, you may network with many of those individuals on the web via one of the digital communities that we offer like the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fr1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com\u002F#community:yUw32GbYTEqKdgY7-jbZPg\">SOLIDWORKS User Forum\u003C\u002Fa> or the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fr1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com\u002F#community:17\">Makers|Made In 3D Community\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>3D\u003C\u002Fstrong>EXPERIENCE World offers you a chance to network in-person with several thousand SOLIDWORKS users over just a few days. In fact, networking is one of the main reasons that so many people attend \u003Cstrong>3D\u003C\u002Fstrong>EXPERIENCE World every year. This event attracts thousands of SOLIDWORKS users from all over the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Attend one of our many Meetup Sessions and be sure to check out what is Live from the Hive. You will also have countless chances to meet new people and catch up with old friends as you walk the halls of the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center and attend one of several social events.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Meetups\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>We have 23 in-person Meetups for you to choose from this year. You can \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fds3dew24.mpeventapps.com\u002Fembed\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">check out the full agenda\u003C\u002Fa> to see all of your options, but here are a few meetup highlights. Space is limited so make sure you pre-register.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>       Fireside Chat with Executives\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>       Diversity @ 3DS\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>       3DEXPERIENCE R&D Meetup: A Chat with the SOLIDWORKS R&D Team\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>       Makers Meetup\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>       Panel Chat with leaders from Life Sciences, Industrial Equipment and Home & Lifestyle Industries\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>       Design Intent – Where did it go?\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmeetups-1024x683.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23624\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmeetups-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmeetups-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmeetups-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmeetups-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fmeetups.jpg.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Live From the Hive\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>We are also excited to welcome back Kirby and Jonny from \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002F@TheCOREPodcast\">The Core Podcast\u003C\u002Fa>. 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Make sure you subscribe to their channel to avoid missing any of the action.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpodcast-1024x683.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-23625\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpodcast-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpodcast-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpodcast-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpodcast-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fpodcast.jpg.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Other Networking Opportunities\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Aside from meetups and The Hive, there are countless other opportunities to network with other conference goers. 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