MECAD Accelerate 2024
Thank you for joining us at MECAD Accelerate 2024! This year’s event brought together professionals, innovators, and thought leaders from across South Africa to share insights, learn from industry experts, and connect on a whole new level.
MECAD Accelerate 2024
An unforgettable CAD experience
The 2024 MECAD Accelerate event brought together CAD professionals and enthusiasts in an exciting series of sessions held across three provinces—Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape.
Over the course of the event, attendees experienced 18 sessions filled with expert tips and tricks to help them design faster, smarter, and more efficiently using CAD software.
This event wasn’t just about learning—it was about connecting. With over 260 attendees, MECAD Accelerate 2024 created a platform for professionals to share ideas, solve design challenges, and explore the future of CAD.
Explore the photos and videos to relive the event highlights and get inspired for MECAD Accelerate 2025!
MECAD Accelerate 2024
Frequently asked questions
MECAD Accelerate 2024 was held across three provinces in South Africa—Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, and the Western Cape. Each location provided attendees with the opportunity to experience expert-led CAD sessions tailored to their needs while connecting with like-minded professionals in their region.
The event featured 18 interactive sessions, including expert tips and tricks, in-depth discussions, and demonstrations designed to help attendees maximise the potential of their CAD software. These sessions focused on improving efficiency, productivity, and creativity in CAD workflows, catering to beginners and seasoned professionals alike.
The event saw an impressive turnout of over 260 attendees from various industries and regions. This diverse group included CAD professionals, engineers, designers, and enthusiasts who came together to learn, share, and connect.
You can relive all the best moments from MECAD Accelerate 2024 by exploring our photo and video gallery. Simply click on the Explore Photos & Videos button above to see highlights from all three provinces, including speaker presentations, networking moments, and more.
Additionally, its integrated simulation tools allow users to validate and optimize their designs before production. This makes SOLIDWORKS the preferred solution for product development, providing a comprehensive suite of features that are tailored to engineers and designers.
If your primary focus is on 3D design and engineering, SOLIDWORKS is often considered the industry leader due to its intuitive interface, parametric design flexibility, and seamless integration of simulation tools.
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Welcome to MECAD Accelerate
South Africa's premier CAD conference
Join us at MECAD Accelerate, where SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE take center stage. Discover cutting-edge technologies, network with industry leaders, and explore innovative solutions that can transform your business operations and drive growth.
About the event
What is MECAD Accelerate?
Experience MECAD Accelerate, a premier event showcasing the latest advancements in design, engineering, and manufacturing technologies.
Engage in interactive sessions led by industry experts and delve into the powerful features of SOLIDWORKS and 3DEXPERIENCE.
Network with top professionals to gain insights that can drive your business forward.
Join us for an unparalleled opportunity to learn, innovate, and connect with the pioneers shaping the future of the industry.
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.
Event venues
Where we're hosting
MECAD Accelerate is coming to Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal. Join us at a location near you to experience this groundbreaking event firsthand.
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Ticket prices will be increasing soon!
This is a reminder that MECAD Accelerate’s ticket prices will increase on the following dates:
- Gauteng - 21 October 2024
Grab your tickets now before the prices go up!
Event testimonials
What previous attendees said
“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.”
“Definitely worth attending: to meet the MECAD team, see what’s new, and networking, all at an excellent venue.”
“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!!!”
“It was presented in a very professional manner and by extremely knowledgeable people in their specific fields of expertise”
“Event made me aware of what is possible with SOLIDWORKS and associated programs".
"The event is a great opportunity to engage and network with peers from various CAD backgrounds and industries".
"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".
"Thank you to you and your team for inviting us. It was a well structured and professionally executed function that I found informative".
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