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Simulation World UK

May 21, 2025

The MTC, Coventry

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WHAT'S ON

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Event Overview

After a successful 2024 Innovation Conference, this year's event will form part of the Simulation World global series, expanding the event scope and offerings to provide you with leading keynotes, compelling content, interactive workshops, and powerful ideas and insights to support your day-to-day projects.

This year will focus on our core product collections, covering multiple industries. Join us to discover what's possible through simulation. 

  • Gain inspiration and insight into Ansys' Fluids, Structures, Electro-Mechanical and Multiphysics solutions.
  • Plus join focused sessions on key topics around AI/ML, Simulation Data Management, Sustainability, and materials design through smart Material Selection and Materials Data Management.
  • Hear from leading industry speakers showcasing their engineering achievements using Ansys simulation.
  • Join interactive workshops on Design Optimization, Ansys Discovery, the Ansys Learning Hub, and HPC and Cloud.
  • Share experiences, knowledge, and best practices with industry peers and discuss your simulation challenges with Ansys experts.
Ansys Simulation World UK presentation

What’s On

Simulation World UK aims to celebrate engineering achievements that illuminate what's possible through the use of simulation. Discover the tools to optimize processes faster, with greater efficiency. And be inspired to design, build, and work in new ways that make your breakthrough ideas reality. 

Simulation World UK 2025

Interactive Workshops

Sign-up for a free interactive workshop to discover tips and tricks and receive the latest product updates. Taking place during the extended lunch break, these 45 minute workshops are a great new addition to this year's agenda. Space is limited, so be sure to sign-up early.

Workshops
Simulation World UK 2025

Networking Zone

Gain more from attending and arrange meetings with peers to exchange knowledge and ideas - the networking zone, is the perfect place to expand your professional network. The event app will enable you to view event attendees and schedule B2B meetings.

Networking App
Simulation World UK 2025

Exhibition Zone

This zone is home to our Ansys experts where you can learn the latest and get one-to-one product support. Our Channel Partners and select Technology Partners will also be available at their dedicated booths to answer any questions you may have. And, don't forget to visit every Ansys booth to enter the prize draw.

Exhibitors

Agenda

This year, we have multiple sessions including a morning plenary with keynote guest speakers, tracked product-focused sessions, and a choice of optional workshops to choose from.

TIMESESSION
08:45 - 09:30Registration & Arrival Refreshments
09:30 - 09:40Ansys Welcome - Florent Thebault, Area Vice President Sales - Western Europe, Ansys
09:40 - 10:00Pushing the Limits of Innovation: Pioneering the Next Era - Matt Schofield, Principal Aerodynamicist, Red Bull Advanced Technologies
10:00 - 10:20How Simulation is Improving Road Construction from Rock to Road - Andrew Hobbs, Director Advanced Technologies, Astec Industries
10:20 - 10:50Accelerating Innovation: Harnessing AI for Engineering Simulation and Digital Engineering Transformation - Will Marsden, Chief Technologist, Ansys
10:50 - 11:30Break & Exhibition Open
 DIGITAL ENGINEERINGMATERIALS INTELLIGENCE & SUSTAINABILITYMULTIPHYSICS SIMULATION
11:30 - 11:40Track IntroductionTrack IntroductionTrack Introduction
11:40 - 12:00Optimizing Performance and Innovation with Ansys AI - Margherita Coda, AnsysEmpowering Smart Material Selection with Granta Selector for Optimized Design - Sarah Osborne, AnsysFluid-Structure-Interaction with System Coupling - Tomasz Stelmach, Ansys
12:00 - 12:20Optimizing Engineering Workflows: Process Integration & Design Optimization - Margherita Coda, Ansys

Streamlining Materials Data Management for Smarter Product Design with Granta MI - Sarah Osborne, Ansys

Coupling Ansys Rocky and Fluent for Improved Fluid-Particle Reaction Simulation - Oguzhan Erken, Ansys
12:20 - 12:40Optimizing Simulation Processes and Data Management with Ansys Minerva - Geoff Lunn, AnsysOptimizing Product Design for Sustainability, Performance and Cost - Sarah Osborne, AnsysSimulating Electromagnetic and Mechanical Response of an Actuator System - James Packer, Ansys
12:40 - 14:10Lunch & Exhibition Open
13:25 - 14:10Optional Workshops (see separate agenda)
 FLUIDS TECHNOLOGYSTRUCTURES TECHNOLOGY ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
14:10 - 14:20Track IntroductionTrack IntroductionTrack Introduction
14:20 - 14:40Fluent GPU Enabling the Next Generation of CFD - Rob Winstanley, AnsysTechnology Update for Ansys Structures (Mechanical/LS-Dyna) - Mark Leddin, AnsysPrediction of Acoustic Response of Speakers with Ansys Maxwell, Ansys Mechanical & Ansys Sound - James Packer & Akeel Auckloo, Ansys
14:40 - 15:00Technology Update for Ansys CFD - Sabrina Hafid, AnsysIntegrating Ansys LS-Dyna into the Ansys Mechanical UI - Mike Magnier, AnsysElectromagnetic/Thermal Performance of Inverter Busbars with Complex Harmonic Content using Ansys Maxwell and Ansys Icepak - David Twyman, Ansys
15:00 - 15:20Ansys Technologies for Smooth Particle Hydrodynamics - Pablo Aguado, AnsysFEA Meshing Enhancements in Ansys Mechanical - Mark Leddin, AnsysTechnology Update for Ansys Maxwell and Motor-CAD - Akeel Auckloo, Ansys
15:20 - 15:50Break & Exhibition Open
 FLUIDS TECHNOLOGYSTRUCTURES TECHNOLOGY ELECTRO-MECHANICAL
15:50 - 16:00Track IntroductionTrack IntroductionTrack Introduction
16:00 - 16:20Encapsulating Complex CFD processes in an App - Achilleas Krikas, AnsysAdvances in Material Categorization and Characterization - Vishal Sharma, AnsysFast and Accurate Thermal Analysis for Early Design and Verification of Electric Motors - Jack Beane, Ansys
16:20 - 16:40Future Technologies for Improved Productivity - Sabrina Hafid & Rob Winstanley, AnsysAdvances in Ansys Mechanical Contact Simulation - Vishal Sharma, AnsysAutomating Machine Design Workflows with Python - Jack Beane, Ansys
16:50 - 17:00Advances in Ansys Solutions for Multiphase Modelling - Achilleas Krikas, AnsysAdvances in Ansys Solutions for Dynamics Simulation - Mike Magnier, AnsysAutomating the Setup and Analysis of Electronic Transformers with Ansys Maxwell and PyAnsys - David Twyman, Ansys
17:00 - 17:05Conference Wrap & EndConference Wrap & EndConference Wrap & End
17:05 - 17:45Conference Networking Drinks Reception
TIMEWORKSHOPS
13:25 - 14:10                                                                                                  

Workshop 1: Enhancing Design Efficiency: Uncovering the Power of Ansys optiSLang Across Multiple Disciplines

Host: Margherita Coda, Senior Application Engineer

Join this workshop for an introduction to Ansys optiSLang. Discover the key capabilities such as workflow automation, sensitivity, and optimization, while also exploring its integration with the wider Ansys portfolio. We'll then dive deeper, using case studies to demonstrate how Ansys optiSLang enhances engineering design and performance in practice.

What You Will Learn:

  • The main capabilities of Ansys optiSLang
  • How Ansys optiSLang can connect to the wider portfolio, including Electronics, Fluids and Structures

Workshop 2: Unleashing Next-Level Productivity for Model Prep & Simulation Workflows

Host: Nick Stefani, Senior Application Engineer

Join us for a fast-paced and engaging workshop on geometry and physics led by Spencer Robertson, where we’ll live demo the fully connected workflow of Ansys Discovery! Learn how its powerful & intuitive geometry modeling & defeaturing tools, plus ‘instantaneous’ multi-physics GPU solvers, accelerates model preparation, design exploration and behavioral testing in simulation workflows.

What You Will Learn:

  • Geometry import and Discovery’s interface to native CAD system(s)
  • Rapid defeaturing & geometry prep
  • Up-front simulation with design exploration & optimisation
  • Export to flagship tools for high level validation

Workshop 3: Mastering Ansys Cloud: a Hands-On Workshop

Host: Dragomir Deltchev, Senior Application Engineer

Join us for a deep-dive, hands-on workshop exploring Ansys' global cloud solutions and how these can be leveraged with our new HPC Platform Services (HPS) job orchestration tool. Led by Dr. John Baker and Dragomir Deltchev, this session will provide live demos and interactive exercises in a test-drive environment.

What You Will Learn:

  • How to leverage cloud-based simulation for scalable, high-performance computing
  • How Ansys HPS simplifies job submission and enables hybrid-based workflows
  • Hands-on experience with Ansys Cloud solutions through guided demos and test-drive environments

*Laptops are required. Please bring yours with you - a limited number will be available on-the-day

Workshop 4: Unlocking Engineering Excellence with the Ansys Learning Hub

Host: David Gibbs, Lead Technical Learning Architect

Join us for an engaging session on how the Ansys Learning Hub (ALH) empowers engineers and teams to maximize the impact of simulation. Discover how ALH provides 24/7 access to expert-led courses, streamlines team training, and enhances simulation productivity—helping organizations stay ahead in a rapidly evolving engineering landscape.

What You Will Learn:

  • How ALH supports digital transformation and rapid upskilling
  • The value and ROI of ALH for individuals, teams, and enterprise
  • How to navigate ALH and leverage its vast learning resources effectively

*A one-month license to ALH will be provided to all attendees

Speakers

Thank You to Our Partners

Event Information

Conference Venue

The MTC (Manufacturing Technology Centre)

Lloyds Bank Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre
Airfield Drive
Ansty Business Park
Coventry
CV7 9JU

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By Car: The MTC  is located minutes away from Junction 2 of the M6.
For sat nav systems, please use the postcode: CV7 9RD

There is ample free parking. Enter the "MTC Events car park” on arrival.

By Bus: The X30 is a dedicated bus service that runs frequently between Ansty Business Park and the centre of Coventry. The X30 stops at Pool Meadow Bus Station in Coventry, and travels via Coventry train station. 

By Train: The closest railway station to Ansty Business Park is Coventry. Either take the Ansty Park X30 bus service or a taxi on arrival.

By Air:  Birmingham Airport is the nearest airport and is less than a 20-minute drive from Ansty Business Park.

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Upstairs Mezzanine
10:50 - 11:30
12:40 - 14:10
15:20 - 16:00 

Located next to the catering area on the upper floor, the exhibition zone will be host to multiple exibitors, including Ansys experts, UK Channel Partners, and global technology partners.

2025 Booths:

  1. Ansys | 3D Design
  2. Ansys | Structures
  3. Ansys | Fluids
  4. Ansys | Materials & Consultancy Services
  5. Ansys | SimAI
  6. SDC Verifier
  7. Lenovo
  8. CADFEM UK & Ireland
  9. Oasys
  10. PDSVISION
  11. EDRMedeso

Venue Foyer
17:15 - 18:00

At the close of conference, please join us for a networking drinks reception for additional networking, canapés and drinks.

This is an in-person event, and the presentations will not be recorded. However, approved presentation slides will be made available on-demand. 

The event is free to attend. 

If you need to amend your registration or if you can no longer attend and need to cancel your registration, please contact uk-marketing@ansys.com

If you have any questions or need support, please contact uk-marketing@ansys.com

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