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Join SASPUG for the 30th anniversary celebration of the Seattle Area SOLIDWORKS Power Users Group, the first SOLIDWORKS User Group! This milestone event is not just a celebration of three decades of shared knowledge, but also a chance for you to connect with fellow SOLIDWORKS enthusiasts, share experiences, and be inspired by the innovations that have shaped our journey. Whether you're a veteran user, launching a new startup, or new to the world of SOLIDWORKS, this is an opportunity to discover new ideas and rekindle your passion.

This is the very first SOLIDWORKS User Group to hit 30 years, and we are so excited to celebrate with the entire community.

This event is totally free and will also be livestreamed on Zoom.

What to Expect

• 🎉 Celebrate 30 Years of Community — honoring the world’s first SOLIDWORKS User Group and the people who built it

• 💡 Inspiring Technical Sessions — real-world tips, workflows, and insights you can immediately apply

• 🗨️ Exclusive Panel Discussion with Tech Executives - Suchit Jain (VP Strategy & Business Dev SOLIDWORKS) & Vineet Thuvara (Chief Product Officer at Fluke Corporation)

• 🤝 Unmatched Networking — connect with engineers, designers, makers, startups and industry leaders from across the region

• 🚀 Community Energy — meet passionate SOLIDWORKS users who love sharing knowledge and helping each other grow

• 🍽️ Food, Conversations & Celebration — because the best ideas happen between sessions. Coffee, snacks, and a full dinner.

• 😎 Prizes and Giveaways - SOLIDWORKS SWAG, software, gift cards, and more!

Agenda

2 PM - Doors open to light snacks and coffee in the main room

2:30 – Opening remarks in the main room.

3:30 – Breakouts 1

1. 30 Years of Essential Part Modeling and Sketching Skills, Tip, and Techniques - Hawkridge

2. 30 Years of Essential Drawing Skills, Tip, and Techniques - TriMech

3. Tips from 30yrs of SOLIDWORKS Innovation - Brad Meador

4:15 - Transition

4:30 - Breakouts 2

1. Panel Discussion - Startups and the Future of Product Development: What’s Changing Right Now
   Featuring Suchit Jain (VP Strategy & Business Dev SOLIDWORKS) & Vineet Thuvara (Chief Product Officer at Fluke Corporation)

2. Cloud Services Demystified - Visiativ

3. 30 Years of Essential Assembly Skills, Tips, and Techniques - GoEngineer

5:30 – Closing remarks in the Main Room

6:00 – Dinner & SOLIDWORKS Trivia

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