On day two of DriveWorks World 2026, we delivered another program of live stream sessions, sharing technical updates, expert knowledge, and real-world examples of how manufacturers are using DriveWorks technology. Throughout the day, the live implementation team checked in with attendees to share their progress before revealing the result of two days’ work – an updated steel door configurator enhanced with the latest DriveWorks functionality and UX best practices.
A key aim of DriveWorks World is to connect our global community of users and resellers. The level of engagement and positive interaction in the live chat showed how successful this continues to be. Enabling DriveWorks users to share their insights and experiences is an important part of what makes DriveWorks World such a valued event.
DriveWorks World 2026 day two key takeaways
What’s new in DriveWorks 24 – Part 3 & 4
We showcased more of the new functionality coming in DriveWorks 24.
The What’s New sessions are always a very popular part of DriveWorks World, providing an exclusive reveal of the new features and functionality that will be delivered with the upcoming new release of DriveWorks technology.
DriveWorks 24 is scheduled to be released at the end of July 2026. We’ll be sharing more about what’s new in DriveWorks 24 in a blog soon.
Technical deep dives
The technical deep dive sessions provided an opportunity to share more details on some of the new functionality coming with DriveWorks 24, including several new high impact features.
DriveWorks technical experts shared interesting use cases on how they see the new functionality being used.
Best practices for development & testing environments
DriveWorks technical experts shared their insight on development and testing environments. They ran through the differences between development, testing, and production environments and the benefits of keeping separate environments to develop implementations in a safe and process-driven way.
Test licenses are available at a lower cost for development and testing environments. Contact your DriveWorks reseller to find out more.
How manufacturers use DriveWorks
Manufacturers from a range of industries shared how they use DriveWorks technology. Seeing how other companies use DriveWorks is a great way for other users to get new ideas for their own implementations. We heard from:
VanAire Inc., headquartered in the USA, develops Engineered Valve Automation Hardware, primarily working with metal components that connect valves and actuators on pipelines.
Trystar, based in the USA, designs and manufactures power distribution equipment, cable, and generator docking stations.
TSEA, based in Brazil, designs and manufactures engineered products for generation, transmission, and distribution.
Lawrence David is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of trailers, curtainsiders, box vans, rigid bodywork, and last-mile delivery vehicles.
“Very useful enhancements”
“I just upgraded to DW23, but looks like DW24 is in my future”
“The PDM enhancements are the best so far, but these 3D ones were pretty amazing.”
“DriveWorks team is killing it this year!”
“DriveWorks World 2026 is awesome! First one I have attended, and I am learning a lot that I want to use! “
“Catching the latest from DriveWorks World 2026 on my way home! The views outside are great, but the tech insights on my laptop screen are better.”
DriveWorks World 2026 event app open until 15th May
DriveWorks World may have finished for this year, however the event app will remain open until 15th May. The app has been designed to enable you to get the best out of your DriveWorks World experience, so you can continue learning after the event.
In the app you can:
- Catch up on any live stream session you missed
- Watch back live stream sessions
- Submit nominations for the Paul Gimbel Award for DriveWorks technical excellence and community spirit
- Submit enhancement requests
- Explore learning resources
- Catch up on DriveWorks customer stories
Thank you
DriveWorks World gets better every year, and we had the highest ever number of attendees join us from locations all over the world this year. DriveWorks World is only possible when you, the DriveWorks community, take the time to attend, participate, and engage. And everyone definitely did that this year!
We really do appreciate the support and extend our sincere thanks to everyone for their contribution to making DriveWorks World 2026 a huge success.
Register for DriveWorks World 2027
DriveWorks World 2027 will run from 13th to 15th April 2027. Register now to secure your place to join us next year.