MECAD Accelerate KwaZulu-Natal

MECAD Accelerate Annual Product Launch Conference

South Africa's premier CAD conference

Join us at MECAD Accelerate KwaZulu-Natal, where SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE take center stage. Claim your spot and be part of the experience, exploring cutting-edge technologies and networking with industry leaders.

23 October 2025

Kloof Country Club, Kloof

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Event Benefits

Why you should attend

MECAD Accelerate is your gateway to staying ahead of the curve in the design and manufacturing industries. Attendees will benefit from exclusive insights, valuable networking opportunities, and hands-on experiences with SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE.

Discover the latest trends

Discover emerging design, engineering, and manufacturing for a competitive advantage.

Connect and collaborate

Connect with industry leaders, exchange ideas, expand growth‑focused networks.

Innovation in motion

See SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE streamline workflows and spark innovation.

Snack and chat

Enjoy engaging sessions, networking breaks, snacks, and lunch.

Event Speakers

Industry Experts

Event Co-Hosts

Dell Technologies and Simptech co-host MECAD Accelerate Western Cape, combining global innovation with local expertise. Dell Technologies delivers modern IT solutions powered by Windows 11, while Simptech provides tailored digital services that streamline operations and enhance productivity.

Jonathan Morland

National Sales Manager

Jonathan is the National Sales Manager at MECAD, driving sales strategies and customer retention for SOLIDWORKS solutions.

With extensive experience in business and marketing management, he excels in fostering client relationships and delivering tailored solutions.

Edyss Scott

Customer Success Manager

Edyss is a Customer Success Manager at MECAD, ensuring clients achieve maximum value from SOLIDWORKS products.

A certified SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Design Expert, he has a strong background in application engineering and account supervision.

Andro Venter

General Manager

Andro Venter (MBA, Pr.Eng, Cert.Dir) leads MECAD Technologies with over two decades of engineering and executive experience.

He is a registered professional engineer (Pr.Eng) and holds certification in corporate directorship.

Under his stewardship, MECAD has grown its footprint in digital transformation, engineering solutions, and 3DEXPERIENCE platform adoption across South Africa.

Event Schedule

MECAD Accelerate Agenda - KwaZulu-Natal

Discover a day packed with insightful presentations, interactive sessions, and hands-on workshops designed to provide you with the latest trends and innovations in SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE. Stay tuned for the detailed agenda.

Registration with arrival snacks

Guest Speaker
Scott Houston
(Energy Drive Global Group)

Tea and Refreshments

Lunch

SOLIDWORKS Tips and Tricks

Welcome

MECAD Enhanced Subscription

What’s New 2026

Optimisation & Automation

Afternoon Tea and Networking

Featured Solutions

Product showcase

Event testimonials

What previous attendees said

Quinton Du Preez

New Identity

MECAD Accelerate is a key event in the annual calendar that is a "must attend" to advance your team and ensure you are using your software to its full potential

Adam Becks

Rham Equipment Pty Ltd.

MECAD Accelerate is always a good refresher and opportunity to see what the latest industry standards are. Thanks

Daleel Samaai

Alu Cab

Good workshop, very informative, provides insight on shortcuts for design.

Etienne Horn

Global Riser

Events such as the MECAD Accelerate Product Conference play an important role in educating the SA Design and manufacturing sector on cutting edge developments that will ultimately ait in its global competitiveness

Momina Malik

Durban University of Technology

Great work and thank you! I was intrigued from the start to end. I'm always fascinated by Brandon's vast knowledge and great ability to teach SW. Your team is great, definitely the cream of the crop. Brillant!

Ayuk Ebot Valerie

Blue Nova Energy

The world is evolving and advancing so to is technology. Thanks MECAD for keeping us informed with new innovations and making us keep up with current and future technologies

DR Eugene Wilsenach

Edenglen High School

“This event was hosted by the industry leader in CAD and should be attended by education leaders in the engineering field as well as the wider engineering management fraternity.”

Jason Wepener

3D Pro Reverse Engineering (Pty) Ltd

“Definitely worth attending: to meet the MECAD team, see what’s new, and networking, all at an excellent venue.”

Riaan de Beer

Vee Plastics

“Very well-planned event, the food was great, all MECAD staff was top notch, information that was available was more than sufficient. It was well worth the time and effort to attend! Well done!!!”

Paul Vermaak

Grid Control Technologies

“It was presented in a very professional manner and by extremely knowledgeable people in their specific fields of expertise”

Zander Lesch

HidroTech Systems

“Event made me aware of what is possible with SOLIDWORKS and associated programs".

Wessel Stapelberg

Fabrinox

"The event is a great opportunity to engage and network with peers from various CAD backgrounds and industries".

Dale Trevor

Global Riser

"Attending the event gave me a lot of insight into what the future holds for SOLIDWORKS and operating within the CLOUD. It also provided a great opportunity to hear how other companies are using the software".

Ivan Marais

Filmatic

"Thank you to you and your team for inviting us. It was a well structured and professionally executed function that I found informative".