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Most people might say:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\u003Cli>Knowledge\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Experiences\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003Cli>Connections\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\u003Cp>On this third point: connections have long been a hallmark of the full conference experience. It’s what makes getting out to World every year such a ‘save the date months in advance’-style affair! Meeting new people who work in your industry, tackle similar challenges, and share personal and professional interests is both productive and enjoyable.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>At SOLIDWORKS World 2019, we started The Hive – which, back then, was solely a community gathering and hangout space intended for first timers who wanted to meet up with event veterans.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>In 2020, with our rebranding and transformation to \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002F\u003Cstrong>3D\u003C\u002Fstrong>EXPERIENCE World.com\u002F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cstrong>3D\u003C\u002Fstrong>EXPERIENCE World\u003C\u002Fa>, we introduced Hive-located, speed networking sessions that allowed like-minded professionals to meet others like them. Designers got the chance to meet other designers in a space just for designers! Same for CAD admins, Makers, and more. And when we went fully virtual for \u003Cstrong>3D\u003C\u002Fstrong>EXPERIENCE World 2021, we brought these sessions with us!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cdiv class=\"ds-video\">\u003Ca data-3ds-videoplayer=\"modal\" href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fwatch?v=RYQx72Rp8X8\" target=\"_blank\">\u003Cspan class=\"ImageCover Border Block\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\u002F\u002Fimg.youtube.com\u002Fvi\u002FRYQx72Rp8X8\u002Fhqdefault.jpg); width:100%; height: 100%;\">\u003Cspan class=\"Btn--circle isCenter\">\u003Ci class=\"Icon Icon--playBig\">\u003C\u002Fi>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fdiv>\u003Cp>For \u003Cstrong>3D\u003C\u002Fstrong>EXPERIENCE World 2022 (February 6th-9th), we are expanding our offering of community enablement sessions available to attendees. One of the best parts is: we will have events for both virtual AND live event attendees, as part of this year’s hybrid proceedings.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>WELCOME STATION (in-person)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It’s likely been a while since we all attended a conference. For those of us who will mark this as their first-ever \u003Cstrong>3D\u003C\u002Fstrong>EXPERIENCE World, this event will be even more unique!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It can be difficult to know things like: what are the sessions I should be sure to catch? Who are some fellow attendees I can connect with who can give me some tried and true attendee-to-attendee advice?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F3dexperience-world-meetups-1024x682.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25900\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F3dexperience-world-meetups-1024x682.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F3dexperience-world-meetups-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F3dexperience-world-meetups-768x511.jpg.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F3dexperience-world-meetups-1536x1022.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F3dexperience-world-meetups.jpg.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>We want to ensure your onsite experience gets off on the right foot. As such, we are planning on having a Welcome Station area by The Hive where you can introduce yourself, ask questions, and get answers to start the event!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>HIVE HANGOUTS (in-person and virtual)\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>We’re merging the spirits of both \u003Cstrong>3D\u003C\u002Fstrong>EXPERIENCE World 2020 (in-person) and 2021 (virtual) to bring you a full, hybrid flight of networking sessions in 2022, whether you’re with us in Atlanta, GA (hope to see you there!) or tuning in for the virtual experience.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>During these hangouts (formerly called Hive Mind Meetups), attendees have the opportunity to partake in speed networking activities with the goal of making connections at the event – which will stem far beyond it! When we last did these sessions in-person back in 2020 (when we introduced them!), we were at max capacity. So many attendees nicely came up to me and mentioned that it was their favorite part of the event.\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\u002Fsolidworks-networking-1024x683.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-25901\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-networking-1024x683.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-networking-300x200.jpg.webp 300w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-networking-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-networking-1536x1024.jpg.webp 1536w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002Fsolidworks-networking.jpg.webp 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>In 2021, we gave attendees the opportunity to meet an even wider range of contacts by bringing this ‘meetups’ (now ‘hangouts’) virtual. 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