Industry Panel

Wednesday, July 23, 12:00-1:00 pm, Salon II, Chicago Marriott Downtown Magnificent Mile

This Industry Panel brings together experts from top companies at the forefront of software development, engineering simulation, advanced manufacturing, and artificial intelligence, including Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, Karagozian & Case, Pasteur Labs, Ansys, and Siemens Digital Industries Software.

Panelists will share insights into career pathways for early-career professionals, discuss evolving industry needs and key research challenges, and explore strategic opportunities for collaboration with academia and national laboratories. The conversation will highlight how cross-sector partnerships can drive innovation, support workforce development, and accelerate impactful solutions in computational mechanics.

The session will conclude with a live Q&A, inviting active dialogue with the attendees.

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