BostonSWUG Summer Festival 2026

Jun 26, 4:00 – 9:30 PM (UTC)

Boston SOLIDWORKS User Group

Register here, then find the full agenda and session tracks at https://bostonswug.com/fest2026/

Join us for an afternoon of celebration and learning at the BostonSWUG Summer Festival! Spend your day indulging in a free lunch on the green, engaging in exciting engineering challenges, and enjoying a variety of games. Following the outdoor fun, head over to the Executive Briefing Center for insightful technical presentations by our talented community members. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your SOLIDWORKS knowledge and connect with fellow enthusiasts. Don’t miss out – grab a friend and celebrate with us this summer!

12:00 PM - Lunch, Networking, and Games on the Lawn

1:45 PM - Welcome Remarks

2:00 PM - Breakout Round 1

  • Practical AI for the Modern SolidWorks Designer

  • SOLIDWORKS Sketches: Techniques, Tricks & Things You Missed

  • TriMech TBA

2:50 PM - Snack Break

3:00 PM - Breakout Round 2

  • Consistency by Design: Best Practices for Regulated Environments

  • Managing SOLIDWORKS Data in the Cloud

  • Customize your own Pickleball Paddle in the Fab Lab

4:00 PM - AI in Engineering Panel Discussion -

5:00 PM - Cocktail Hour hosted by DS, with Raffle Prizes & Closing Remarks

Learn more about the breakout sessions, presenters, and panelists at https://bostonswug.com/fest2026/

Advanced 3D ModelingSOLIDWORKS CAD

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When

When

Friday, June 26, 2026
4:00 PM – 9:30 PM (UTC)

Speakers

  • Stephanie Hayna

    SOLIDWORKS User Group of NYC

    Mechanical Engineer

  • Austin Etter

    Bananaz

    AI Software Consultant for CAD/PDM

  • Sal Lama

    SolidWorks

    Director of Product Definition

  • Chinloo Lama

    Dassault Systèmes

    Director of UX, SOLIDWORKS

  • Earl Hasz

    Visiativ Solutions Inc.

    Technical Director

  • Joe McDonough

    TriMech

    Simulation Specialist

  • Joe Perera

    TriMech Solutions

    Solutions Consultant

  • Jay Pinheiro

    GoEngineer

    Senior Customer Support Engineer

Panelists

  • Or Israel

    Bananaz.ai

    CEO

  • Suchit Jain

    Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks

    VP of Strategy & Business Development

  • Oded Maron

    MassRobotics

    Head of AI

  • Kishore Pagidi

    Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks

    AI Product Manager

  • Joe Perera

    TriMech Solutions

    Solutions Consultant

Moderator

  • Joe Lance

    Retired

    Retired - Principal Mechanical Technologist

Hosts

  • Dan Wagner

    Dassault Systèmes

    Manager

  • Daniel Herzberg

    BostonSWUG

    User Group Leader

Organizer

  • Daniel Herzberg

Sponsor

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