The SOLIDWORKS User Group Network- A Community by Users for Users

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At SOLIDWORKS, our engaged, energized, and passionate users are at the core of everything we do. The SOLIDWORKS community is a diverse global network of users from all backgrounds eager to share their skills and support one another.

A cornerstone of the SOLIDWORKS community is our SOLIDWORKS User Group Network (SWUGN), which is run by our users for our users. SWUGN has a long-standing history of empowering SOLIDWORKS users to collaborate with, learn from, and teach others.

Let’s examine some of the things that make the SOLIDWORKS User Group Network so unique and special.

SOLIDWORKS User Groups: Background

What is SWUGN?

SOLIDWORKS User Groups started in 1997, created by users for users. Since its inception, the SOLIDWORKS User Group Network (SWUGN) has operated with the goal of providing SOLIDWORKS users with a place to share knowledge, network with other users, and further develop their skills.

Over the years, SWUGN has expanded to countries all around the world, providing an ever-growing community to unite SOLIDWORKS users. Are you curious to see which countries we’re in? Check out this map of all the SWUGN groups around the world.

Who can join?

The best part about the User Group community? Anyone can join. Membership in user groups is free and available to anyone eager to share their knowledge and learn from others.

SWUGN Events & Highlights

The benefit of having a community of like-minded individuals cannot be understated. While there are so many meaningful events, meetups, and conversations within SWUGN, here are three stand-outs to give you an idea of the value that these communities bring.

  1. User Group Meetings
    User group meetings occur at all times of the year and are available to anyone. When you attend a user group meeting, you not only learn more about what’s new in SOLIDWORKS but also gain access to valuable SOLIDWORKS tips and tricks that are used by real SOLIDWORKS users. User group meetings also provide valuable opportunities to network and connect with peers, allowing you to foster meaningful relationships within the SOLIDWORKS community. Learn more here.
  2. User Group Leadership
    For those eager to dive headfirst into the community, SOLIDWORKS User Groups also provide an array of leadership opportunities that allow you to be a driving force in creating community and sharing knowledge. As a User Group Leader, you’ll host User Group meetings and help manage your User Group community.Additionally, as a User Group leader, you will receive invitations to exclusive meetings with SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE Works personnel, and get updates on the latest SOLIDWORKS news to share with your community. Plus, you’ll receive free admission to 3DEXPERIENCE World—a fantastic opportunity to get inspired by industry leaders and connect with designers, engineers, entrepreneurs, and more.Interested in becoming a leader? Apply here.
  3. User Groups at 3DEXPERIENCE World
    3DEXPERIENCE World is one of the most important events of the year for bringing User Group members together. Not only do we hold a SWUGN summit to unite user group members from around the world, but there are also extensive opportunities for knowledge sharing, both from user group leaders and members. Outside of SWUGN Leader sessions, there are a plethora of opportunities for networking and skill development at 3DEXPERIENCE World that you don’t want to miss.Read more about what the SWUGN experience can be at 3DEXPERIENCE World here.

To Wrap Up

We love our SOLIDWORKS User Groups, not only for the deep sense of community they bring but also for the exciting innovation and learning that comes out of them. The true value of SWUGN comes from having a group of like-minded people all working on solutions to similar problems, creating a place to access and share relevant and targeted knowledge, opening leadership and networking opportunities, and, more than anything, building a strong and supporting community.

To learn more about the SOLIDWORKS User Group Network, please visit: https://www.swugn.org/

Curious about other benefits of SOLIDWORKS? Read: “7 Reasons Why You Should Choose SOLIDWORKS as Your Design Solution.”

 

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