SAVE THE DATE for 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026

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It’s that time of year again! That time when the 3DEXPERIENCE World Planning Committee has the pleasure of inviting you to SAVE THE DATE for 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026. We will return to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, February 1-4, 2026.

Let’s get some of the formal stuff out of the way…

Why attend 3DEXPERIENCE World?

You’ll get direct access to the new tools, real use cases, and people who are solving the same product development challenges you are. Attend this info-packed event and leave with practical insights from hands-on workshops, product updates, and keynote sessions featuring industry leaders and real-world examples. You will learn how other teams solve common product development challenges, and how to improve workflows, reduce cycle times, and manage complexity across design and production.

Whether you’re attending for the first time or returning, 3DEXPERIENCE World is your opportunity to grow, learn new skills, and leave ready to tackle new and existing challenges. Plus, get ready for some fun with special events, awards, celebrations, and networking!

What’s new this year:

  •        Simplified pricing: No promo codes, no last-minute deals. Just one clear rule: the earlier you register, the less you pay.
  •        Global student innovation on stage: The top ten teams from the AAKRUTI competition will pitch their new product ideas live in Houston, with the winning team featured in a main-stage session.
  •        New speakers and sessions: Keep an eye out for the agenda coming soon.

And now some fun stuff…

What’s returning?

First-Time Attendee Sessions

The inaugural First Time Attendee Welcome Reception was well-received last year and will return this year. Our team is working to make this reception even better for 2026. First-time attendees can find our on-site Event Ambassadors by the registration area and in the HIVE to assist them in looking for information or support.

Women in Technology

The biggest complaint we heard after the first-ever Women in Technology Networking Reception was that there wasn’t enough time. “We should have a brunch,” one attendee declared. While brunch isn’t in the cards this year, the reception will return, and we are planning other offerings in this program. Additionally, there was also a new favorite Women in Technology panel within our new Professional Development Track, and a Birds-of-a-Feather round-table discussion focused exclusively on challenges unique to women working in technology.

Professional Development Track

Our newest session track was a success and will return this year to help our attendees become better engineers, in addition to better SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE platform users. Last year, this track included a session to help you be a better mentee, sessions on why to get certified and how to be a better presenter, and the aforementioned Women in Technology panel. You can look forward to more sessions designed to help propel your career forward in 2026.

Model Mania Xtreme

What more is there to say, other than, “WOW?” Model Mania Xtreme was an extremely popular addition to the event, and we can’t wait to bring this back to the 3DEXPERIENCE Playground.

Manufacturing solutions in action at the Shop Floor

As a SOLIDWORKS user, you’re already familiar with powerful design tools, but the journey doesn’t stop at design. At 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026, you’ll learn how to leverage SOLIDWORKS Manufacturing solutions, DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP, and the 3DEXPERIENCE platform to extend your production capabilities. Witness the full manufacturing process in action through immersive demonstrations in automation, robotics, factory layout optimization, CAM, and more at the live Shop Floor, where you’ll see the new SOLIDWORKS Manufacturing solutions running in tandem with the latest in production technology in action.

DELMIAWorks

For DELMIAWorks users, there are dedicated social events and training sessions that cover the full spectrum of modules and functionality within the manufacturing ERP portfolio.  3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 offers unique opportunities for DELMIAWorks customers, experts, and executives to learn, explore, and push the limits of what’s possible with your manufacturing ERP solution.

If you missed the event last year or want a refresher as you plan your trip in 2026, you can revisit 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025 on our Best of 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025 website.

The entire 3DEXPERIENCE World Planning Committee invites you to save the date – February 1-4, 2026, to join us at the George R. Brown Convention Center located at 1001 Avenida de las Americas in Houston.

 

Brenda Monahan

Brenda Monahan

Brenda Monahan is 3DEXPERIENCE Works Sr. Marketing Manager by day. Student of history, bibliophile, and runner by night. Sometimes traveler. Wife and Mom all the time.