solidThinking has announced marquee keynote speakers for Converge 2016, its new global conference series for product visionaries and experience creators that explores the intersection of design and technology. The six inaugural events will draw thousands worldwide kicking off in Los Angeles and completing in Seoul. Details and attendee registration are available at Converge2016.com.
Headliners for the global programs include:
- Arjen Benders – Design Director, Philips
- Janine Benyus – Biomimicry expert, author, and Co-Founder of Biomimicry 3.8
- Eddie Can – Associate and Project Director, Zaha Hadid Architects
- Franco Cimatti – Head of Vehicle Concepts and Pre-Development, Ferrari
- Ralph Gilles – Renowned designer and Head of Design, Fiat Chrysler Automobiles
- Jason Lopes – 3D Printing Professional and Lead Systems Engineer, Legacy Effects
- Il Hoon Roh – Architect and Artist, Il Hoon Roh Studio
- Daniel Schneider – Technical Manager, Airbus APWorks
- Suresh Sethi – Global Design Director Air & Water / Vice President Design South Asia, Whirlpool
- Terry Wohlers – Noted Additive Manufacturing and 3D-Printing expert, Wohlers Associates
- Professor Dr. Peter Zec – International design consultant, Founder and CEO of the Red Dot Award
- Cheng Zhizhong – Senior Design Engineer, China Academy of Space Technology
"We are very pleased to feature these keynotes in our new global conference series," says James Scapa, Altair's founder, chairman, and CEO, "They are some of the world's top thinkers at the intersection of technology and design, and we are truly excited at what they will impart to Converge attendees."
Converge 2016 will explore a growing creative middle ground, shared by both designers and engineers and enabled by new software, materials, and manufacturing methods that are changing the way individuals and organizations create and innovate. Industry leaders will share their experience and vision for design and manufacturing in a global economy accelerated by market and technology trends including 3D printing, the Internet of Things, and High Performance Computing.
Converge 2016 locations and dates are:
Los Angeles, California, USA: September 8-9
Essen, Germany: September 20-21
Shanghai, China: September 27
Tokyo, Japan: October 14
Bangalore, India: November 16
Seoul, South Korea: November 18
