First Look at SOLIDWORKS 2026

Tuesday, October 7th @ 10 AM PST / 1 PM EST

Get an exclusive first look at the powerful new features in SOLIDWORKS 2026—built to help you design smarter, collaborate better, and deliver faster.

Upgrade Your Design Game

SOLIDWORKS 2026 is here—packed with user-requested enhancements to help you design, collaborate, and manufacture more efficiently than ever before. From streamlined workflows in parts, assemblies, and drawings, to powerful updates in PDM, and simulation, this release is built to reduce friction in your product development process. Plus, with expanded browser-based capabilities on the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform, you can keep your projects moving forward from anywhere. Join our expert-led livestream to explore the innovations that will keep you ahead of the competition.

Why Attend?

See Latest Updates First

Be among the first to explore new capabilities in SOLIDWORKS 2026.

Accelerate Your Workflows

Learn how enhancements across design, simulation, and data management save time and boost productivity.

See SOLIDWORKS AI in Action

Discover how AI in SOLIDWORKS accelerates design, automates tedious tasks, and helps bring your ideas to life.

Find Out What's New in Manufacturing

See smarter CAM tools in SOLIDWORKS, cloud service nesting, and Swiss machining support.

Improve Speed and Sustainability

Learn how performance gains and stability updates help you work faster with more confidence.

Get Expert Insights

Hear directly from our SOLIDWORKS experts on best practices for leveraging new features in real-world projects.

Your Speakers

Tim Newton

Director of Technical Sales at Hawk Ridge Systems

Tim is a Mechanical Engineering graduate from NDSU who's immersed himself in the world of SOLIDWORKS for over 23 years. He's passionate about helping companies optimize and accelerate their design and manufacturing processes through cutting-edge software tools. Tim holds the prestigious Elite AE award, a testament to his proficiency across all SOLIDWORKS products. Outside of work you'll find Tim taking everything apart to find out how it works, drag racing and cross-country skiing.

Rachel Jones

Content Solut. Architect at SolidProfessor

Rachel is based out of Minneapolis, Minnesota working as Content Solutions Architect and Content Development leader for SolidProfessor. Prior to joining the SolidProfessor team in 2023, she worked in the reseller channel focusing on SOLIDWORKS training. In industry, she worked for an intellectual property law firm, designed consumer products, and developed medical packaging for priceless payloads. Her role at SolidProfessor allows her to use both her engineering and creative skills to help learners maximize their SOLIDWORKS and engineering tool investment.