Simulation World's executive-studded speaker lineup featured pioneering thought leaders from leading-edge Fortune 500 companies, startups, academic institutions and global news outlets. The speaker tracks covered emerging engineering topics including digital transformation, autonomy, digital twins, the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) and electrification. Sponsors included Microsoft at the diamond level, Autodesk, CADFEM and Hewlett Packard Enterprises at the platinum level, and 63 additional cutting-edge companies at the gold and silver levels.
The free and interactive virtual event also provided attendees with unique digital networking opportunities, connecting thousands of industry executives, engineers and manufacturing professionals across several digital networking lounges — sparking thoughtful engineering simulation discussions and suggestions for promoting diversity and inclusion within the engineering community. Additionally, attendees explored a virtual expo hall and engaged in live discussions with technology leaders from around the globe.
"For 50 years, Ansys customers have relied on our simulation solutions as their superpower for tackling the most demanding design challenges imaginable. From self-driving cars to smart factories to 5G connectivity, our customers are using Ansys to engineer what's ahead," said Ajei Gopal, CEO at Ansys. "Simulation World brought together the greatest minds in engineering to discuss, debate and showcase the limitless potential of simulation. The event surpassed our expectations and we were honored to provide educational and networking value to the engineering community virtually during a time when physical industry events around the world were cancelled or postponed."
