VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France, Feb 21, 2025 – Dassault Systèmes has announced 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025, its annual event dedicated to the SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE platform user community, is taking place in Houston Feb 23-26. A significant number of designers, engineers, entrepreneurs, business executives, creators, and students are anticipated to participate in the event focused on exploring the technologies, trends, and strategies that are reshaping product and experience development in the current Generative Economy.
The agenda for this year features a selected array of panels, breakout sessions, presentations, and opportunities for learning and networking with thought leaders, industry experts, customers, and executives from Dassault Systèmes. The focus is on the convergence of real and virtual environments, that is enhancing productivity and fostering innovation in design and manufacturing processes. Highlights of 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025 include:
- Keynote speeches from Marc Raibert, executive director of The AI Institute and founder of Boston Dynamics, and renowned industrial designer Karim Rashid.
- Insights on how “3D UNIV+RSES” are shaping the future, from Dassault Systèmes executives Bernard Charlès, executive chairman, and Pascal Daloz, CEO.
- The latest updates on SOLIDWORKS applications – including new generative AI-driven capabilities – from Manish Kumar, CEO, SOLIDWORKS, Dassault Systèmes, and Gian Paolo Bassi, senior vice president, customer role experience, Dassault Systèmes.
- More than 250 workshops, training and breakout sessions dedicated to design, engineering, governance, simulation, manufacturing and academia.
- Free certification opportunities to strengthen and sharpen skills.
- Annual “Top 10 List” of user-requested SOLIDWORKS features and enhancements.
- 3DEXPERIENCE Playground zones dedicated to technologies and innovations for education, startups, makers and shop floors; SOLIDWORKS certified software solutions partners; and the “Model Mania Xtreme” design competition.
- Product showcases from Altec, Armada, Grind Basketball, Mobility Independence Foundation and Proteus Motion.
“The way people work is changing. With virtual twins and generative AI, it’s a new era of collaboration and innovation. At 3DEXPERIENCE World 2025, we’ll explore strategies for users to improve productivity, protect intellectual property, and work smarter in the Generative Economy,” said Gian Paolo Bassi, senior vice president, customer role experience, Dassault Systèmes.
Source: Dassault Systèmes
About Dassault Systèmes
Dassault Systèmes SE, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Vélizy-Villacoublay, France, is a multinational software corporation specializing in 3D design, digital mock-up, and product lifecycle management (PLM) solutions. The company has pioneered virtual worlds to improve real life for consumers, patients and citizens. It offers a suite of software applications, including CATIA for product design, SOLIDWORKS for 3D mechanical design, DELMIA for manufacturing operations, and SIMULIA for realistic simulation. The tools serve a wide range of industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer goods, industrial equipment, life sciences, and high-tech. As of 2023, Dassault Systèmes employs approximately 23,811 individuals across 194 global offices. In 2023, the company reported revenues of €5.67 billion, reflecting its significant presence in the software industry. As of 2024, Dassault Systèmes serves over 350,000 enterprise customers across more than 150 countries.
