What to expect at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026

Designers, engineers, entrepreneurs and business leaders will roll into Houston this February for 3DEXPERIENCE World, Dassault Systèmes’ premier annual event, where thousands of users gather to share insights from some of the best minds in technology and engineering. The event will be held once again at the George R. Brown Convention Center, from Feb. 1 to 4.

Headlining this year’s 3DEXPERIENCE World General Sessions will be keynotes from technology futurist Pablos Holman and engineering creator Jay Vogler, better known to his fans as Engineezy. A special guest speaker, NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jenson Huang, will take the main stage during 3DEXPERIENCE World’s Day 2 General Session.

Of course, attendees will also have the chance to hear from leaders from Dassault Systèmes and our SOLIDWORKS brand in particular.

Who are the 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 keynote speakers?

Each of 3DEXPERIENCE World’s three days of general sessions will feature keynotes from Dassault Systèmes executives and external speakers. The sessions will include a mix of big-picture visions, product specifics, real customer experiences and more.

Day 1

• Dassault Systèmes CEO Pascal Daloz will share the company’s long-term vision
• SOLIDWORKS CEO Manish Kumar will outline the vision for SOLIDWORKS specifically
• Dassault Systèmes Senior Vice President of Mainstream Innovation Gian Paolo Bassi will speak about the extended ecosystem and share customer successes
• Holman, the technology futurist, author and acclaimed inventor, will explore the future of AI, robotics, manufacturing and cybersecurity

Day 2

• Kumar, the SOLIDWORKS CEO, will again take the stage to discuss updates to the SOLIDWORKS portfolio, including new AI-driven features
• SOLIDWORKS SVP Suchit Jain will lead a dynamic customer panel
• Jensen Huang, CEO of NVIDIA, will then join the main stage for a guest speaking spot

Day 3

• Jain, the SOLIDWORKS SVP, will host the annual SWUGN awards to honor the contributions of individuals within the network of the SOLIDWORKS User Groups Network, known as SWUGN.
• Jain will also lead a panel of educators and training leaders, touching on how they’re empowering future generations
• Vogler, the creator known as Engineezy, will close with a session exploring the intersection of engineering and storytelling.

What to expect at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026

General sessions aren’t the only attraction at 3DEXPERIENCE World. The agenda is jam-packed with technical sessions, career development opportunities, competitions and more. And then, of course, there’s the playground.

The SOLIDWORKS Blog has an in-depth breakdown of everything you’ll find at The Playground, a dynamic space where creativity and innovation converge. Also check out the preview of what’s in store at the 3DEXPERIENCE Theater.

Speaking of the agenda: 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026’s session catalog offers a whopping 384 public sessions, starting with Certification Sunday’s morning exams. You can learn more about how to get certified in Houston on the SOLIDWORKS Blog.

3DEXPERIENCE World is more than SOLIDWORKS. There’s a DELMIAWorks track and Education Program, including student day on Feb. 4, as well.

Makers attending 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026 can look forward to the activity area and Makerspace, a “Dames of Design” section and an AR Arena promising virtual experiences in product review, equipment training and manufacturing processes.

Whether you’re interested in product announcements, Dassault Systèmes’ vision for the future, the guest speaking spot with NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang or hanging out in the Playground, there’s something for everyone at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2026. Will we see you at World this year?