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SDA (MSC Software) User Conference 2026

Simulating Reality,
Delivering Certainty.

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June 9–10,
2026

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National Space Centre,
Leicester, UK

User Conference India 2025

SDA User Conference 2026

As announced, Hexagon Design & Engineering (MSC Software) is now part of Cadence. Today’s engineering landscape demands precision, validation, and confidence in every decision that moves a product from concept to market.

At the System Design and Analysis User Conference 2026, our theme—“Simulating Reality, Delivering Certainty”—highlights how simulation has evolved into a core strategic capability. Leading organizations now integrate simulation across the entire product lifecycle to drive innovation, accelerate development, reduce program risk, and achieve outcomes with measurable confidence.

This conference brings together engineering and simulation leaders from across the UK and Ireland, offering a valuable chance to connect with industry peers and technology experts.

Conference Highlights

30+

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8

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100+

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30+

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Technology
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Presentations from leading industry experts from

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Speakers

Harshad Chitre
Principal Engineer
Tata Motors
Stratos Stratoudakis
Consultant
Horiba Mira
Spyros Masouros
Co-Founder & Principal Engineer
Metisec
Mahesh Kailasam
Craig Bremner
Head of Gear Technology
Xtrac
Amir Assar
Rie Sugimoto
Senior Research Fellow
ISVR
Chris Halse
Mads Nielsen
Technology Manager
Tecosim
Subham Sett
Jack Horsfall
Student
Fylde / AFD
Line up of exceptional industry speakers is underway. Stay tuned for the updates!

Become a Sponsor

User Conference provides an unparalleled opportunity for cross-sector networking, knowledge exchange, and business expansion. By participating as an Exhibitor or Sponsor you will engage directly with decision-makers, buyers, and professionals from key sectors such as Automotive, Aerospace, Defense, Automation, Consumer Electronics, General Manufacturing and Education.

D&E India UC 2025 is the ideal platform to
  • Showcase your solutions to a targeted audience of industry leaders and key buyers.
  • Participate in impactful business discussions with top-tier professionals across diverse sectors.
  • Grow your network and form strategic partnerships that can unlock new business ventures.

We are confident that your participation will help extend your reach, strengthen your brand presence, and allow you to tap into the rapidly expanding CAE market in India.

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Conference Agenda

Exciting sessions are in the works. Complete agenda coming your way shortly!

Technical Tracks - 9:00 - 10:00
Track 1: Structures & Materials 1 +

 Hall 2

00:00 - 00:00

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Track 2: Structures & Materials 2 +

 Hall 3

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Track 3: Vehicle Dynamics +

 Hall 4

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Track 4: System Dynamics & Machinery +

 Hall 5

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Track 5: Fluids & Co-Simulation +

 Hall 1

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Track 6: Virtual Manufacturing +

 Hall 6

00:00 - 00:00

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Industry - Academia Collaboration & Panel Discussion on Skilling

10:40 - 10:50

Welcome Address

Sridhar Dharmarajan

EVP & Managing Director- India D&E business,
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

10:50 - 11:10

Keynote Address

Pradip Jagadale,

Head - Powertrain Endurance Data Analytics
Mercedes Benz R&D India

11:10 - 11:30

Keynote Address

Vipul Singh

Co-Founder & CEO

AEREO

11:30 - 11:50

Keynote Address

Prof. Dr. V. Kamakoti

Director - IIT Madras

11:50 - 13:05

Panel Discussion - Skilling Young Engineers for the Age of Disruption: Can India become the Skill Capital of the World?

Moderator:

Sridhar Dharmarajan, EVP & Managing Director, India D&E Business, Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

Eminent Panelists:

Prof. Dr. V. Kamakoti, Director - IIT Madras

Dr. Sitarameswara Sarma Akella, Consultant - Mahindra & Mahindra and Ex - Sr. Vice President & Head - Engineering Analysis & Vehicle Development (Safety & NVH)

Dr. Venkata Sastry Narasimhadevara, Director, Career Centre, SRM IST Chennai

Murali Balasubramanian, Regional Head – Technologies, Training & Skills, Stellantis.

13:05 - 14:05
Lunch Break

Technical Tracks - 14:05 - 17:05
Track 1: Structures & Materials 1 +

 Hall 2

14:05 - 14:25

Guru Speak
Vicky Tsianika
Senior Manager of Product Management
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

14:25 - 14:45

A Robust Process Flow Development for Oil Canning/ Dimpling Analysis for Automotive Components
Mahindra & Mahindra

14:45 - 15:05

Analysis of Exhaust Hot End System Complex Inlet Pipe to Flange Joint Configuration to Achieve Structural Durability
Sharda Motor Industries R&D

15:05 - 15:25

Performance validation of Fiber Reinforced Module using multi-scale simulation approach incorporating anisotropic strain rate dependent material response as a function of local Fiber orientations and weld-lines
Volvo Group

15:25 - 15:45

Tea / Coffee Break

15:45 - 16:05

Transforming Design Optimisation with MSC Nastran SOL 200 Neo
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

16:05 - 16:25

Subsystem level Optimization for Achieving Vehicle level NVH Performance Targets
Tata Motors
Track 2: Structures & Materials 2 +

 Hall 3

14:05 - 14:25

Guru Speak
Dr. Shivakumar Padmanabhan
Senior Director, Research and Development,
India D&E Business,
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

14:25 - 14:45

Simulating High-Frequency Fatigue in Automobile Components
Hero MotoCorp

14:45 - 15:05

Strategy for Lightweighting a two-wheeler frame using MSC Odyssee Platform
Royal Enfield

15:05 - 15:25

Porosity Matters: Evaluating Composite Panel Performance Using Digimat-Coupled Nonlinear Analysis
Technology Update

15:25 - 15:45

Tea / Coffee Break

15:45 - 16:05

Technical Paper Presentation
Aeronautical Development Agency

16:05 - 16:25

Technical Paper Presentation
Space Applications Centre, ISRO
Track 3: Vehicle Dynamics +

 Hall 4

14:05 - 14:25

Guru Speak
Dhanasekar Venkatesan
Senior Manager
India D&E Business,
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

14:25 - 14:45

Integrated Vehicle Dynamics Framework with Active Roll Control for Enhanced Ride and Handling Performance
TVS Motors

14:45 - 15:05

Agricultural tractor brake linkage Efficiency prediction and correlation using Flexible Multibody Dynamics Model
Mahindra and Mahindra

15:05 - 15:25

Guru Speak
Naveen Chakradhar. P
Senior Manager
India D&E Business,
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

15:25 - 15:45

Tea / Coffee Break

15:45 - 16:05

A Novel Digital Approach for Evaluating Damper Side Loads based on the RLDA Loads to Enhance Damper Strut Design
Tata Motors

16:05 - 16:25

Enhancing Clutch Linkage Efficiency for Agricultural Tractor Through MBD-Based Design Optimization
Mahindra Swaraj
Track 4: System Dynamics & Machinery +

 Hall 5

14:05 - 14:25

SUV Wheel Rim modelling using FEM based approach and Integration with MBD model for Ride and Rim Durability Prediction
Mahindra and Mahindra

14:25 - 14:45

Evaluation of Centrifugal Pump vibration using Adams
Bosch Global Software Solutions

14:45 - 15:05

Design Synthesis of Single Axis Disturbance Generator Using MSC ADAMS Simulations - Space Application Center
Space Application Center -ISRO

15:05 - 15:25

Damaged Bearing Modelling in Adams
Bosch Global Software Solutions

15:25 - 15:45

Tea / Coffee Break

15:45 - 16:05

Guru Speak
Chris Halse
Head of Engineering, Applied Solutions,
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

16:05 - 16:25

A Simplified Simulation Methodology to Model Rubber-Solid Interaction –A Case Study Using Toggle Link for Vibration Isolation
TVS Motors

16:25 - 16:45

A robustness approach to reducing variability in suspension system performance
Mahindra and Mahindra

16:45 - 17:05

Advancing Wheel Bearing Life Predictions: Integrating RLDA Data for Raceway and Flange Life Analysis
Mahindra and Mahindra
Track 5: Fluids & Co-Simulation +

 Hall 1

14:05 - 14:25

PCBA Thermal Design Validation and Improvements using CFD
Panasonic Life Solutions (CFD)

14:25 - 14:45

Guru Speak
Noriyuki Kushida
Director, Product development( CFD/HPC)
D&E Business,
Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence

14:45 - 15:05

Prediction of light intensity inside elevator cabins using Cradle CFD
Schindler (CFD)

15:05 - 15:25

Elevator Cabin Noise Reduction: Enhancing Ride Quality and Passenger Comfort
Schindler (Acoustics)

15:25 - 15:45

Tea / Coffee Break

15:45 - 16:05

Headlamp Simulation using scSTREAM
Royal Enfield (CFD)
Track 6: Virtual Manufacturing +

 Hall 6

14:05 - 14:25

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14:45 - 15:05

Residual Stress Prediction in LPBF of Inconel 718: A Study Combining Simufact-Based Simulation and Machine Learning
Vellore Institute of Technology

15:05 - 15:25

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15:25 - 15:45

Tea / Coffee Break

15:45 - 16:05

A Validated Multi-Physics Model for Microstructure Prediction in LPBF of Inconel 625
IIT Madras

16:05 - 16:25

Data-Driven Thermal Modeling for Enhanced Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Simulation
IIT Madras

16:25 - 16:45

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16:45 - 17:05

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Track 7: Innovations in Engineering Academia +

 Kaveri 2 & 3

14:05 - 14:25

From Vision to Impact: Transforming Talent and Innovation through CoE
MGM University

14:25 - 14:45

Data-Driven Thermal Modeling for Enhanced Wire Arc Additive Manufacturing Simulation
IIT Madras

14:45 - 15:05

Process parameters based approach for reducing residual stresses in WAAM
NIT, Tiruchirappalli

15:05 - 15:25

Distortion Prediction in Inconel-718 Parts Fabricated via LPBF using Homogenized Support Properties
IIT Madras

15:25 - 15:45

Tea / Coffee Break

15:45 - 16:05

Empowering Engineers Through Visualization
Vellore Technological University

16:05 - 16:25

Vibroacoustic Simulations of Passive Human Cochlear Mechanics Using ACTRAN: Modeling the Propagation Pathway of Otoacoustic Emissions
IIT Bombay

16:25 - 16:45

Research on the effect of tire pattern design on noise and its reduction
IIT Madras

16:45 - 17:05

A Validated Multi-Physics Model for Microstructure Prediction in LPBF of Inconel 625
IIT Madras
Awards Ceremony & Closing - 17:30 hrs onwards
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Hexagon D&E is now part of Cadence.

Venue information

The National Space Centre

Exploration Drive, SPACE CITY, Leicester LE4 5NS

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Edwin De Vries

UK & Ireland Director,
Cadence

edwind@cadence.com

Anisha Vasudevan

EMEA North Field Marketing Manager,
Cadence

anishav@cadence.com

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