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DISCOVER WHAT'S IN STORE ON THE
19TH OF NOVEMBER 2025!
PDSFORUM 2025 is the definitive gathering for the leaders, innovators, and practitioners shaping the future of industry. We are bringing together the most influential minds in R&D, engineering, and management for a landmark day dedicated to mastering digital transformation. This is your space to connect with experts, experience the next generation of digital tools, and learn from real-world success stories that are redefining the manufacturing sector and beyond.
EXCLUSIVE INSIGHTS FROM THE EXPERTS
Listen to industry titans deliver exclusive perspectives on the technology you use everyday. We are thrilled to announce that leaders from PTC will be joining us live!
Paul Sagar, VP Product Management at PTC: Hear directly from a visionary leading the charge in computer-aided design. Paul will share invaluable insights into the future of CAD, revealing how new advancements will empower your design and engineering teams.
John Haller, General Manager of PLM at PTC: Get a strategic outlook from the top. John will break down the evolving landscape of Product Lifecycle Management, providing a clear roadmap for building a truly connected and intelligent enterprise.
Joined by experts from our Senior Engineers at PDSVISION, all sessions are designed to give you a direct and unfiltered view of where your digital future is heading and what you can do to ensure long-term success.
THE DIGITAL THREAD FROM PDSVISION
The cornerstone of this year’s forum is our exclusive live demonstration of the Digital Thread.
This end-to-end showcase is designed specifically for leaders navigating the complexities of digital transformation. We will guide you through the critical connections that bridge the entire product lifecycle—from initial CAD Design concepts and simulation, through Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM), to final customer delivery and beyond.
Witness firsthand how a fully integrated digital ecosystem provides the clarity and confidence needed to make pivotal, long-term business decisions.
This session is your opportunity to grasp the strategies required for sustainable success and lead your organisation confidently into the future.
PRACTICAL WORKSHOPS FOR PROJECT MASTERY
A Hands-On Track for the Practitioner
For the engineers and project managers at the heart of innovation, we offer three dedicated workshop tracks. These hands-on sessions are designed to solve your most pressing challenges and optimize your upcoming projects. You have the freedom to move between workshops, creating a personalized learning experience tailored to your specific needs.
Bring your real-world problems and engage with our experts as they guide you through practical solutions in the PTC and ANSYS environments. Our goal is to empower you to not just learn, but to immediately adopt and implement these strategies within your organization.
The afternoon is divided into three distinct streams:
- CAD Efficiency: Dive into advanced techniques to accelerate your design cycles with sessions like Creo AI, The Power of CAD Simulations, and Modernize Your CAD.
- PLM Success: Master your data management and process optimization with proven strategies in Deploying Windchill PLM, Harness Change Management, and Mastering BOM Management.
- Simulation-Led Design: Harness the power of ANSYS to validate and perfect performance from the earliest stages in workshops such as Best Practices: Drop/Impact Analysis and How to become more efficient with Simulation (Cloud & Ansys Burst).
YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO MISS THIS!
- Gain Exclusive Access: Hear directly from Ansys and PTC General Managers of CAD and PLM and other industry leaders paving the way in digital transformation.
- Solve Real-World Problems: Experience hands-on workshops and practical scenarios designed for immediate application and impact.
- Build Your Strategic Vision: Witness the Digital Thread in action and gain the strategic clarity needed to lead your company’s transformation.
- Forge Powerful Connections: Build your professional network with industry peers, thought leaders, and future partners in a dynamic and collaborative atmosphere.
- Leave with Actionable Strategies: Discover inspiration and concrete takeaways to drive efficiency, innovation, and success back in the workplace.
08.00 – 09.00
Welcome
rEGISTRATION AND COFFEE
Lobby
Arrive for registration and be welcomed with freshly brewed coffee. This is a great opportunity for you to network and settle in before the main event begins on the main stage.
09.00 – 09.15
TIME
EVENT KICKOFF
Main stage
Get a preview of the day’s agenda and meet the incredible guest speakers and PDSVISION experts you’ll be hearing from.
09.15 – 09.40
TIME
GIRBAU SA
Main stage
Stay Tuned… Exciting News is on its Way.
09.40 – 10.20
TIME
Inside PTC’s Vision
Main stage
Hear from PTC’s Paul Sagar (VP Product Management) and John Haller (General Manager of PLM) as they unveil the future of design, engineering, and product lifecycle management. Discover how PTC’s vision empowers teams and builds connected enterprises.
10.20 – 10.45
TIME
Guest Speakers To Be Confirmed
Main stage
Stay Tuned… Exciting News is on its Way.
10.45 – 11.15
Break
Coffee break
Break
Take a break from the sessions and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea with your fellow attendees.
11.15 – 12.45
Time
DIGITAL THREAD ROADMAP WITH PDSVISION
MAIN STAGE
A live demonstration connecting every stage of the product lifecycle!
Understand how a fully integrated digital ecosystem provides the clarity and confidence you need to make pivotal, long-term business decisions.
The perfect opportunity to grasp the strategies that you require to achieve sustainable success and lead your organisation into the future.
12.45 – 13.45
Break
Lunch
Break
Take a well-deserved break from the sessions and join your fellow attendees for lunch.
WORKSHOPS
13.45 – 14.15
Time
PLM SUCCESS
Deploying Windchill PLM | Best Practices for a Smooth Rollout
Workshop – Room 1
EXPERTS:
Deepen Ravalia & James Brooks, PDSVISION
Simulation Accuracy
Strength in Simulation | Ansys FEA Tools Driving Better Decisions
Workshop – Room 7
EXPERT:
Edwin Abrah-Wiafe & Bryn Tennant, PDSVISION
CAD Efficiency
PTC’s Vision | CAD Edition
Workshop – Room 8
EXPERT:
Paul Sagar, PTC
14.20 – 14.50
Time
PLM SUCCESS
PTC’s Vision | PLM Edition
Workshop – Room 1
EXPERTS:
John Haller, PTC
SIMULATION ACCURACY
Fluid Thinking | ANSYS CFD Tools Empowering Engineers
Workshop – Room 7
EXPERT:
Jake Hewins & Laura New, PDSVISION
CAD Efficiency
Mastering Large Assemblies: Simplify Design Complexity with Creo
Workshop – Room 8
EXPERT:
Harry Jennings, PDSVISION
14.55 – 15.25
Time
PLM SUCCESS
Harness Change Management
Workshop – Room 1
EXPERTS:
Deepen Ravalia, PDSVISION
Simulation Accuracy
Manufacturing Update | DEFORM Simulation
Workshop – Room 7
EXPERT: James Farrar & Tomas Brownsmith, PDSVISION
Manufacturing Update | MOLDEX Simulation
Workshop – Room 5
EXPERT: Darren Wadsworth & Edwin Abrah-Wiafe, PDSVISION
CAD Efficiency
THE POWER OF CREO BASED SIMULATIONS
Workshop – Room 8
EXPERT:
Brian Miller & Edigbe Ubido, PDSVISION
15.30 – 16.00
Time
ALM sUCCESS
Codebeamer | Understanding a Need
Workshop – Room 1
EXPERTS:
James Brooks & Bob Petch, PDSVISION
Simulation Accuracy
Smarter Simulation | BETTER OPTIMISATION OF SIMULATION WORKFLOWS
Workshop – Room 7
EXPERT:
James Latham & James Farrar, PDSVISION
CAD Efficiency
The evolution of creo
Workshop – Room 8
EXPERT:
Rory Ireland-Bowcott, PDSVISION
16.05 – 16.35
Time
PLM Success
MASTERING BOM MANAGEMENT
Workshop – Room 1
EXPERT:
Stephen Campbell, PDSVISION
Simulation Accuracy
YOUR PDSVISION Partnership | bUILDING A PATHWAY TO SUCCESS
Workshop – Room 7
EXPERT:
Alex Jones & Bryn Tenant, PDSVISION
CAD Efficiency
Creo | Extend Your Teams’ Capabilities
Workshop – Room 8
EXPERT:
Harry Jennings, PDSVISION