The DriveWorks team hosts a monthly program of webinars designed to enhance your understanding of DriveWorks. Alongside the webinars, we attend industry events such as 3DEXPERIENCE World and host our own annual knowledge-sharing event for DriveWorks users & resellers, DriveWorks World. Plus, we host quarterly virtual networking meetups in the form of DriveWorks Drivers, together with monthly Tech Talks focused on taking your DriveWorks implementation to the next level. Here’s what’s coming up in 2026.
Getting started with DriveWorks
Our “Getting started” webinars are designed to help you get a head start on using DriveWorksXpress and DriveWorks Solo. They’re hosted live by a DriveWorks technical expert and will guide you through the first steps in design automation.
Getting started
DriveWorksXpress Getting Started Webinar
The 1st Tuesday of every month
10am and 4pm GMT/BST
The DriveWorksXpress Getting Started webinar is a step-by-step guide taking you through the first steps to automating with DriveWorksXpress, the free tool you already have inside SOLIDWORKS®. Activate your free license of DriveWorksXpress in the SOLIDWORKS tools menu and start automating today.
The 30-minute webinar will run at 10am and 4pm GMT/BST, so you can pick the time that best suits you.
Getting started
DriveWorks Solo Getting Started Webinar
The 1st & 3rd Wednesday of every month
10am and 4pm GMT/BST
The DriveWorks Solo Getting Started webinar is a step-by-step guide taking you through the first steps to automating with DriveWorks Solo. Starting with the basics, this webinar will show you the entire process of setting up an automation project from start to finish. Ideal if you’re new to DriveWorks Solo, or taking a 30 Day Free Trial.
Held at 10am and 4pm GMT/BST, so you can choose a time that suits you, this 30-minute webinar will save you hours of design time in the future.
DriveWorks manufacturing technology webinar series
Our manufacturing technology webinar series is a great way to learn about the key concepts of DriveWorks. Hosted live by DriveWorks technical experts, they’re designed to provide you with an introduction to our manufacturing technology solutions.
Manufacturing technology series
Automate SOLIDWORKS: Generate custom designs in less time
The 2nd Tuesday of every month
3pm GMT/BST & 1pm AEDT/AEST
In this webinar, our product experts will share their knowledge and give you an introduction to using DriveWorks for automating your SOLIDWORKS® designs.
Learn how to capture and reuse design, manufacturing, and cost estimation knowledge to deliver custom products faster and with greater accuracy, without using complex macros, design tables or configurations.
Manufacturing technology series
Simplify complex processes: Configure products in 3D & sell more
The 3rd Tuesday of every month
3pm GMT/BST & 1pm AEDT/AEST
In this webinar, our product experts will share their knowledge of using DriveWorks as a 3D Sales Configurator.
DriveWorks Pro combines powerful SOLIDWORKS® part, assembly, and drawing automation with engaging 3D CPQ sales configurator features to enable manufacturers to implement a successful digital selling strategy, work smarter, reduce errors, and exceed customer expectations.
Learn how creating an online sales configurator with DriveWorks enables you to stay ahead of your competition, reduce costs, and win more business.
Manufacturing technology series
Configure, price, quote: Sell & manufacture complex products faster with CPQ
The 4th Tuesday of every month
3pm GMT/BST & 1pm AEDT/AEST
In this webinar, our product experts will share their knowledge of creating a CPQ solution using DriveWorks to stay ahead of your competition, reduce costs, and win more business.
Use DriveWorks to configure, price and quote configurable products faster and with greater accuracy.
Respond to customer enquiries faster, improve customer experience with guided selling and 3D visualization, and automatically generate all of the documents and data to sell and manufacture custom products.
Tech Talks – Take your DriveWorks implementation to the next level
Our Tech Talks webinar series puts a focus on DriveWorks technology, taking a deep dive into specific topics. DriveWorks technical experts share their knowledge and discuss a variety of topics, features, and functionality. Each session has a live Q&A so you can get your questions answered.
The sessions are designed to empower DriveWorks users with in-depth knowledge and practical insights.
Tech Talks webinars are exclusively for DriveWorks Pro Customers with an active subscription, DriveWorks Resellers and Authorized Partners.
January Tech Talks: SOLIDWORKS® modelling for automation
15th January 3pm GMT
February Tech Talks: Using DriveWorks rules to create detailed Bills of Materials
19th February 3pm GMT
March Tech Talks: How to create layouts in DriveWorks
19th March 3pm GMT
One registration provides access to the entire series.
DriveWorks Drivers – connecting DriveWorks users worldwide
DriveWorks Drivers is a quarterly virtual networking and knowledge-sharing initiative designed to connect DriveWorks users worldwide. It’s more than just a meeting – it’s a community where you can discuss challenges, explore solutions, and celebrate successes.
If you’re looking to pick up technical tips and hear real-world experiences, DriveWorks Drivers offers you the perfect platform. Our informal virtual meet-ups enable you to engage with other DriveWorks users and DriveWorks team members in a relaxed, interactive setting. Whether you’re an experienced user or just starting out, there’s something for everyone. Join the meeting in any way that suits you – share your experiences, take part in the chat or just sit back, watch and learn!
Registration is now open to join us for the first DriveWorks Drivers meeting of 2026 on Thursday, March 5th, which will be hosted at 8am GMT and 4pm GMT.
3DEXPERIENCE World 2026
3DEXPERIENCE® World brings together a vibrant community of engineers, entrepreneurs, manufacturers, and industry leaders to learn, engage, share knowledge, and drive innovation. 3DEXPERIENCE® World 2026 will be in Houston, TX, February 1-4, 2026.
It will be our 23rd year attending, and our planning for the event is already well underway. We’re a Silver Sponsor and will be exhibiting, presenting, learning, and networking. Come and find us at booth #834 in the 3DEXPERIENCE Playground. We’ll have a team of DriveWorks experts available at our exhibition stand which will once again be a hub of innovation for the future of design automation. We will showcase the latest version of our software and talk about all things design automation, CPQ for Manufacturing, and digital transformation. Come and find us during the meetups and social activities too!
DriveWorks World 2026
DriveWorks World is your opportunity to connect with hundreds of DriveWorks users from around the world to exchange insights, discover the latest updates, and explore how to maximize the power of DriveWorks technology. DriveWorks World 2026 will start on 14th April with a reseller preview event and continue on 15th and 16th April for DriveWorks users and resellers.
Join DriveWorks World 2026 online with live stream and on-demand sessions so you can take part at a time that works best for you.
It’s a free event for DriveWorks customers with an active subscription, resellers, and partners to attend.