{"id":28236,"date":"2016-01-26T08:00:13","date_gmt":"2016-01-26T13:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/?p=28236"},"modified":"2016-01-25T17:56:24","modified_gmt":"2016-01-25T22:56:24","slug":"prepared-last-minute-solidworks-world-checklist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/2016\/01\/prepared-last-minute-solidworks-world-checklist.html","title":{"rendered":"Be prepared with this last-minute SOLIDWORKS World checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The board is set, the pieces are moving. We come to it at last\u2026the great design and engineering event of 2016: SOLIDWORKS World. With so much going on, we want to create a one-stop checklist you can use to be prepared for a fun and productive event.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Social Media\/Web:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Follow the conversation, stay up to date, and share your experience on Twitter by using the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/search?q=%23sww16&amp;src=typd&amp;lang=en\">#SWW16<\/a><\/strong> hashtag<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Connect with SOLIDWORKS on social media. Keep an eye on the proceedings for exclusive access to content and promotions. We have several surprises for you! Here\u2019s where you can find us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Facebook: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/solidworks\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/solidworks<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Twitter: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/solidworks\">https:\/\/www.twitter.com\/solidworks<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Instagram: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/solidworks\">https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/solidworks<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>You can access the SOLIDWORKS World website here: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/sww\">https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/sww<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Scavenger Hunt!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">This year in Dallas, 4 clues + 4 days + 4 pics = 4 awesome surprises!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Beginning Sunday, January 31, we\u2019ll offer up a scavenger hunt clue on the @SOLIDWORKS Twitter account at 8am. Your job is to answer the clue with a photo using #SWW16.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">On Wednesday, February 3, we\u2019ll give you a top secret location where you will bring your smart phone and show us your clues. The first four attendees who arrive with all four clues will receive an exclusive event swagbag!<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mobile App:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Download the SOLIDWORKS World 2016 mobile app to manage your event experience. The app enables you to track your schedule, explore sessions, access maps, provide feedback, view exhibitor information and interact with fellow users in the app\u2019s activity feed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Click here to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/app\/solidworks-world-2016\/id1074320384?ls=1&amp;mt=8\" target=\"_blank\">download for iOS<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Click here to <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.geniemobile.app5684388058103808\" target=\"_blank\">download for Droid<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Onsite Reminders:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Every day is jam-packed with general sessions, receptions and special events. Here are key items to keep in mind:<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Get registered! The <strong>registration desk<\/strong> is located in the Hall D Foyer and will operate during the following hours:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sunday, January 31: 7:00am to 7:00pm<\/li>\n<li>Monday, February 1: 7:00am to 7:00pm<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday, February 2: 7:00am to 7:00pm<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday, February 3: 7:00am to 12:00pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>T-shirts<\/strong>, get your t-shirts! SOLIDWORKS World 2016 features three original t-shirt designs. Head to Partner Pavilion in Hall C during registration hour to print a fresh shirt of your choosing. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/offerpop.com\/campaign\/777734\">Review the design options here!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">This year is <strong>BYOB<\/strong> as in bring your own backpack to fill with t-shirts and assorted treasures.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Two <strong>certification testing sessions<\/strong> are scheduled for Sunday, January 31. Session one is 10:00am to 2:00pm, session two is 3:00pm to 7:00pm. Both sessions take place in Trinity 1-6.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>The Welcome Reception<\/strong> is scheduled for Sunday, January 31 in the Partner Pavilion, Hall C from 5:30pm to 7pm. We would be honored if you would join us.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Breakfast<\/strong> is served daily from Monday, February 1 through Wednesday, February 3 in Hall B from 7:00am to 8:15am. Remember: bacon never sleeps.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Lunch<\/strong> is served daily, Monday, February 1 through Wednesday, February 3, in Hall B from 12:00pm to 1:30pm.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>General Sessions<\/strong> take place daily, Monday, February 1 through Wednesday, February 3, in Hall D from 8:30am to 10:00am. Doors open at 8:00am. Be there early for a good seat to see great keynote speakers including Yves B\u00e9har, Peter Diamandis, David Pogue, and Neil Gershenfeld.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>The Partner Pavilion<\/strong> features more than 110+ exhibitors as well as cool SOLIDWORKS user-created products to get your hands on \u2013 including augmented reality glasses, rc racecars, scooters, and pinball! <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/sww\/exhibitor-directory.htm\">Click here to view the exhibitor directory<\/a><\/strong>. The Partner Pavilion will operate during the following hours:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Monday, February 1: 11:30am to 4:30pm<\/li>\n<li>Tuesday, February 2: 11:30am to 4:30pm<\/li>\n<li>Wednesday, February 3: 10:00am to 2:30pm<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Join us for the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/2016\/01\/solidworks-world-2016-special-event-preview.html\">Special Event at Gilley\u2019s Dallas<\/a><\/strong> on Tuesday, February 2 from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. With BBQ, cold beer, Rock Star Karaoke and a concert with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals, it\u2019s an event you won\u2019t want to miss!<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\"><strong>Connect with old friends and meet new ones<\/strong>. More than 5,000 people will be at the event, giving you opportunities to learn from many different backgrounds. In addition to meeting fellow users onsite, there are several non-traditional networking options you can check out including The Bacon Brotherhood, The Coffee Clique, The Runners, and The CAD Monkey Dinner. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/swcommunity\/2016\/01\/networking-at-sww16-the-fun-methods.html\">You can read about each event in this blog post<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 30px;\">Looking to unwind and test your physics skills? Try the <strong>SOLIDWORKS Arcade<\/strong> featuring two games: the web-based SOLIDWORKS Paper Pilot and the mobile app-based SOLIDWORKS Block Defender. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/arcade\">Click here to start playing!<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t have your tickets yet? There\u2019s still time to register for SOLIDWORKS World 2016. 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