2026 PLM Components Innovation Conference

April 28-29 2026, Downing College, Cambridge | UK

Developing next-generation software for 3D product design, simulation or manufacturing? Save the date and join us in Cambridge for this unique opportunity to understand the value of PLM Components and joining Siemens’ open software vendor ecosystem.

Discover why PLM Components are a strategic asset for accelerating digitalization and driving innovation throughout the entire product lifecycle for your customers.

Learn more from Siemens and its partners about the success of our PLM Components portfolio, including Parasolid, D-Cubed, JT, Kineo, PLM Vis Web and more, as well as our OEM offerings, such as Solid Edge and FEMAP OEM versions.

Why attend?

  • Listen to 30+ inspiring speakers from top CAD, CAM, CAE and AEC companies
  • Network with industry experts, CxOs and product development leaders
  • Discuss AI, security, DevOps, cloud & more
  • Learn about the vision and roadmap for PLM Components from Siemens executives
  • Meet the PLM Components development teams

Key topics

  • Openness - together with our customers, we create the largest 3D data ecosystem in the industry
  • Artificial Intelligence - AI is changing how products are conceived, designed, analyzed and manufactured. The CAx software industry needs to rapidly evolve to support intelligent, autonomous and highly optimized engineering processes. PLM Components are the software components of choice for AI applications
  • Blending the engineering and artistic software worlds - Traditional CAD technology and processes, originally developed for engineering and manufacturing, are now extensively used in a wide array of other fields, particularly in architecture, artistic design, movies, and entertainment. These creative industries can leverage the precision and efficiency offered by PLM Components.

Venue

The event will be held at Downing College, part of the University of Cambridge, a historical location in the heart of the city.
With its world-class computer science and engineering departments, the University of Cambridge was home to pioneering research that influenced both theoretical and practical aspects of geometric modeling.

Event Guide

A complete overview of the event, latest updates on the agenda and speakers can be found here:

2026 PLM Components Innovation Conference - Event Guide

Attendance is free, but places are limited so make sure to register filling out the form below to secure your spot.

Follow the updates on this page as the event's planning progresses - see you in Cambridge!

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See the content of the 2024 PLM Components Innovation Conference

Tony Hemmelgarn, President and CEO of Siemens Digital Industries Software, delivers the keynote session at the 2024 PLM Components Innovation Conference

Tony Hemmelgarn, President and CEO of Siemens Digital Industries Software, delivers the keynote session at the 2024 PLM Components Innovation Conference

The last conference was held in Boston, MA, in September 2024 - thanks to all speakers and attendees for making it a success!

The event in numbers:

  • more than 40 different independent software vendors represented
  • 24 sessions featuring Siemens and customers speakers
  • 2 panel sessions
  • countless networking opportunities

To access the 2024 speaker sessions, visit the event's Content Library page.

We have sit down with our customers to learn how PLM Components are fueling innovation for their businesses - hear their testimonials in this series of PLM Components customer success interviews