{"id":58281,"date":"2025-08-14T08:00:29","date_gmt":"2025-08-14T12:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/?p=58281"},"modified":"2025-08-08T11:40:10","modified_gmt":"2025-08-08T15:40:10","slug":"save-the-date-for-3dexperience-world-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/solidworksblog\/2025\/08\/save-the-date-for-3dexperience-world-2026.html","title":{"rendered":"SAVE THE DATE for 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s that time of year again! That time when the <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE World Planning Committee has the pleasure of inviting you to <strong>SAVE THE DATE<\/strong> for <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE World 2026. We will return to the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas, <strong>February 1-4, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get some of the formal stuff out of the way\u2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why attend 3DEXPERIENCE World? <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll 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.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re attending for the first time or returning, <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE 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!<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s new this year: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Simplified pricing<\/strong>: No promo codes, no last-minute deals. Just one clear rule: <strong>the earlier you register, the less you pay. <\/strong><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>Global student innovation on stage<\/strong>: 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.<\/li>\n<li>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 <strong>New speakers and sessions<\/strong>: Keep an eye out for the agenda coming soon.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>And now some fun stuff&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>What\u2019s returning?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>First-Time Attendee Sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/first_time_attendee_event-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Women in Technology<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The biggest complaint we heard after the first-ever Women in Technology Networking Reception was that there wasn\u2019t enough time. \u201cWe should have a brunch,\u201d one attendee declared. While brunch isn\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/0085_websize.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Professional Development Track<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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 <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE 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.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Model Mania Xtreme<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>What more is there to say, other than, \u201cWOW?\u201d Model Mania Xtreme was an extremely popular addition to the event, and we can\u2019t wait to bring this back to the <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE Playground.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/0145_websize.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Manufacturing solutions in action at the Shop Floor<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As a SOLIDWORKS user, you\u2019re already familiar with powerful design tools, but the journey doesn\u2019t stop at design. At <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE World 2026, you\u2019ll learn how to leverage SOLIDWORKS Manufacturing solutions, DELMIAWorks Manufacturing ERP, and the<strong>\u00a03D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE 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 <strong>Shop Floor,\u00a0<\/strong>where you&#8217;ll see the new SOLIDWORKS Manufacturing solutions running in tandem with the latest in production technology in action.<\/p>\n<p><strong>DELMIAWorks<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>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.\u00a0 <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE World 2026 offers unique opportunities for DELMIAWorks customers, experts, and executives to learn, explore, and push the limits of what\u2019s possible with your manufacturing ERP solution.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-assets.solidworks.com\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2025\/08\/0130_websize.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If you missed the event last year or want a refresher as you plan your trip in 2026, you can revisit <strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE World 2025 on our Best of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.solidworks.com\/community\/best-of-3dexperience-world-2025\"><strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE World 2025 website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The entire\u00a0<strong>3D<\/strong>EXPERIENCE World Planning Committee invites you to\u00a0<strong>save the date \u2013 February 1-4, 2026<\/strong>, to join us at the\u00a0<strong>George R. 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