Mastering the Aakruti Journey and Beyond

About the Event

Success in the SOLIDWORKS Aakruti Global Competition isn't just about knowing how to model a part..it’s about how you engineer your entire journey.

The Benin SOLIDWORKS User Group (BSWUG) alongside BANGLADESH 3DExperience & SOLIDWORKS User Group Network is proud to host Courtney Hodgson (UMLUNGU), 2025 Global Aakruti Winner. In this session, Courtney pulls back the curtain on the "invisible" side of the competition. This isn't a basics tutorial; it’s a high-level strategy session on how to build a winning foundation from day one.

If you’ve ever wondered how to find the right partners, how to interpret a complex brief, or how to maintain momentum when the pressure is on, this is the event for you.

What We’ll Cover:

• The "Day Zero" Strategy: Where to actually start when the brief drops and how to avoid common early-stage traps.

• Engineering the Perfect Team: Advice on team selection how to balance technical skills with creative storytelling and project management.

• Navigating the Brief: How Courtney’s team approached the initial requirements to create a standout, award-winning concept.

• Pro-Tips for Longevity: Managing the competition workflow alongside your studies or career.

• Beyond the Trophy: How the Aakruti journey prepares you for high-stakes professional environments (like working with global brands).

Why This Matters:

Aakruti is a gateway to the global stage. Understanding the mindset of a winner from team dynamics to early-stage navigation is the difference between finishing the competition and winning it.

Agenda

• The Kickoff: Opening remarks by [Your Name], BSWUG Lead.

• The Masterclass: Courtney Hodgson on the Aakruti Strategic Roadmap.

• The Blueprint: Analyzing the 2025 winning approach.

• Town Hall Q&A: Your chance to ask the champion about your specific team or project hurdles.

Meet the Speaker

Courtney Hodgson (UMLUNGU) is a multidisciplinary designer, TEDx speaker, and the 2025 Global Aakruti Winner. Beyond her technical success with SOLIDWORKS, she is an acclaimed artist and entrepreneur recognized on the Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans list. Her unique ability to blend engineering precision with narrative-driven design has led to collaborations with major global brands and institutions.

"Limited spots available. Bring your team leads and your toughest questions about the Aakruti journey."