Are we designing the future of Africa, or just watching it happen?

Welcome to the historic Day 1 of the AfriSWUG Inaugural Launch..a landmark event uniting 19 SolidWorks User Groups from across the continent under one digital roof.

AfriSWUG was conceived to bridge the participation gap in regions where professional CAD awareness and mechanical design innovation are still emerging. We believe that innovation is not a solitary job; it takes the collective action of brilliant minds with a pure love for growth. This session is our "Proof of Concept" the first model of a truly unified African engineering community.

What to Expect

In this opening session, we return to First Principles. We will explore how local talent can be reinforced to meet global standards while staying rooted in the unique needs of the African industrial landscape.

The AfriSWUG Vision: An introduction to our mission of keeping individual SWUGs independent while uniting for massive, high-impact collaboration.

Keynote Address: Insightful perspectives from a prominent African engineering leader on the future of local innovation.

Expert Spotlight: Featuring Bimark Kyabangi, a results-driven Mechanical Design Engineer from Kiira Motors Corporation. Bimark will share his hands-on experience in automotive design and fabrication-ready CAD development, illustrating how technical knowledge and production insight drive real-world impact.

Why You Should Attend

Connect: Network with engineers, students, and professionals from 19 different African nations.

Innovate: Learn how to transition from academic theory to practical, high-quality, manufacturable solutions.

Belong: Be part of the foundation of a platform built to become as impactful as 3DEXPERIENCE World, specifically tailored for Africa.

Innovation takes a village. Join ours.

Date: May 16, 2026