AI at the Forefront of Creation and Innovation: Exploring the Future of Design and Manufacturing at Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026

  • Dassault Systèmes’ annual event dedicated to the SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE platform user communities to take place in Houston, Feb. 1-4
  • Guest speakers include Jensen Huang, founder and CEO of NVIDIA, hacker and inventor Pablos Holman, and the influencer Jay “Engineezy” Vogler 
  • Agenda to showcase the power of 3D UNIV+RSES and artificial intelligence pushing the boundaries of imagination
     

VELIZY-VILLACOUBLAY, France — January 29, 2026 — Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) today announced 3DEXPERIENCE World taking place in Houston from Feb. 1-4.  The annual event will gather thousands of SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE platform users around the future of design to manufacturing, exploring 3D UNIV+RSES and artificial intelligence at the core of creation and innovation.

Guest speakers Jensen Huang - founder and CEO of NVIDIA, Pablos Holman - the renowned hacker and inventor with more than 6,000 patents, and Jay “Engineezy” Vogler - STEAM advocate and influencer, will kick off a rich agenda delving into the technologies enabling virtual environments that push the boundaries of imagination.  One year after introducing 3D UNIV+RSES, Dassault Systèmes will showcase a holistic view of AI encompassing assistive, predictive and generative AI that plays an integral role in powering more efficient, sustainable and successful design, simulation, manufacturing and governance.

Event highlights include:

  • Presentations from Pascal Daloz, CEO, Dassault Systèmes, Manish Kumar, CEO and Vice President R&D, SOLIDWORKS, and Gian Paolo Bassi, Senior Vice President, Customer Role Experience, Dassault Systèmes
  • Keynotes from Pablos Holman on his visionary roadmap for addressing the world’s biggest challenges through emerging technologies, and “Engineezy” on the intersection of engineering, art and storytelling;
  • Perspectives on creativity, innovation and communities from Manish Kumar and Suchit Jain, Vice President Strategy, SOLIDWORKS;
  • Annual reveal of the top 10 SOLIDWORKS enhancements;
  • Hundreds of technical training and learning sessions for all skill levels, certification opportunities, and meetup sessions;
  • AAKRUTI International Student Design and Innovation Competition, challenging 12 teams from nine countries to solve real-world problems with technology, creativity and engineering skills;
  • 3DEXPERIENCE Playground featuring Model Mania and Model Mania Xtreme, an EDU Zone, a Maker Zone and more;
  • Product demos from SOLIDWORKS customers and startup program participants Molteni Group, Westwood Robotics, Psyonic, Sparx Hockey, COM-PAK+, NOVOFERM and Brudden.

“Artificial intelligence is defining the way people work - automating tasks but also allowing more time for creativity and innovation.  At 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026, we will demonstrate the value of our AI-powered portfolio for SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE platform users - a legacy of innovation that keeps pushing product development forward to serve 8 million users,” said Manish Kumar.  

About Dassault Systèmes

Dassault Systèmes is a catalyst for human progress.  Since 1981, the company has pioneered virtual worlds to improve real life for consumers, patients and citizens. Through the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, AI-powered, science-based virtual twins help 390,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, collaborate, imagine and create sustainable innovations that drive meaningful impact.  For more information, visit: www.3ds.com

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