BostonSWUG Summer Festival - Free SOLIDWORKS Training at Dassault HQ

Join the Boston SolidWorks User Group at the DS SOLIDWORKS Campus for an afternoon of free technical training, food and fun as we celebrate the start of summer!

We're expanding on last year's BostonSWUG Summer Festival with an even bigger event, and even more free technical training! This live festival will include food out on the green (weather permitting), fun engineering challenges, networking, a dozen live presenters, special surprise guests, and killer door prizes, including:

• SOLIDWORKS certification exam vouchers

• 1-Year 3DExperience SOLIDWORKS for Makers Subscription

• 3DConnexion SpaceMouse and Keyboard kits

• SOLIDWORKS branded swag

• Gift Cards and more!

We're lining up presentations covering everything from core SolidWorks tips and tricks to PDM Admin to Mechatronics design on the 3DExperience Platform. There's sure to be something for everyone!
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Agenda
12:00-2:00 - Networking - Food, fun, and networking on the lawn

• K'nex Bridge Challenge - Engineer and build the longest, sturdiest bridge and compete against your peers for prizes and glory.

• Free BBQ Lunch and Dessert provided by DS SolidWorks

2:00-3:00 - Breakout Session #1
3:00-3:15 - Break
3:15-4:15 - Breakout Session #2
4:15-4:30 - Break
4:30-5:30 - Breakout Session #3
5:30-7:00 - Happy Hour & Raffle Prizes
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See external site for more information, including session descriptions: https://sites.google.com/view/bostonswugfest/home

Breakout Session #1 (2:00-3:00p)

SOLIDWORKS License Essentials: A Comprehensive Guide
Craig Lalumiere - Training Room 1

What’s New[est] in 2024: The Features You Missed Inside Service Packs
Sean O'Neill - Training Room 2

3D Mechatronics Creator – Hands-on Test Drive
Jody Stiles and Hari Padmanabhan - Training Room 3

SolidWorks Training Feedback Roundtable
Joe Rousseau, Nick Luyster, & Franco Rotoli - Town Hall

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Breakout Session #2 (3:15-4:15p)

Top 20 SOLIDWORKS Settings You Need to Know!
Craig Lalumiere - Training Room 1

Structure Systems Design and Simulation
Nick Luyster - Training Room 2

xDesign for the Maker in All of Us!
Rachel Naoum - Training Room 3

SOLIDWORKS User Experience Feedback Roundtables
Kevin Berni, Priya Dalmia, Anisa Jibrell - Town Hall

-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Breakout Session #3 (4:30-5:30p)

SOLIDWORKS Tips & Tricks for Every User
Franco Rotoli - Training Room 1

3DExperience Platform for SolidWorks Users
Gwendy Zeya, Gian Calise, Mark Martel - Executive Briefing Center

SolidWorks Executive Roundtable Discussion - Town Hall
Suchit JAIN - Vice President, Strategy & Business Development
John SWEENEY - Senior Director, SOLIDWORKS Product Development
Bruce HOLWAY - SOLIDWORKS R&D Product Definition Director
Milos ZUPANSKI - Senior Director, Portfolio/Product/Role Management
Suzanne LOCKE - Director, Community & User Advocacy
Matthew HALL - Digital Communities Manager