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Why You Should Attend CadenceCONNECT CFD on 19 April

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A while back, DEVELOP3D's Al Dean wrote about why it's a good idea to attend user events in the CAD (and, by extension, CAE) industry. His message hit home with me, and I've kept it bookmarked. He makes a strong case for why attending user events is worth the investment. And I'm using his words to make a case for why you should attend CadenceCONNECT CFD in Santa Clara on 19 April.

Maybe you're on the fence about whether the travel would prove valuable. Maybe you need to convince your boss to approve the travel. Al Dean makes a pretty good case for why you should attend. (His quotes are in bold.)

Networking: Doing CFD can turn you into something of a hermit.

"You get to widen your gaze and widen the range of your learning."  

Learning: Too often, we CFDers use our everyday busy-ness of generating meshes, running solutions, and extracting results as an excuse to not take a step back and ensure we're up to date on the technology we're using. To use Stephen Covey's phrase, we need to take time to "sharpen the saw" to invest in ourselves so that we're operating at the best efficiency. Or, as Al wrote:

"I guarantee you’ll learn something new that can be applied to how you and your team work."

Sharing food and drink: Before being acquired by Cadence, we at Pointwise had been accused of many things, and one thing we're guilty of is loving to eat. The situation hasn't changed much. CadenceCONNECT CFD is co-located with CadenceLIVE, and you'll get to benefit from the full program, including keynotes, the exhibits in the Designer Expo, lunch, and the closing reception. But more important to you is to make certain you take advantage of these casual moments to engage with new people, make new friends, and put a face with a name.

"Sit at the tables at lunch and have a chat with other folks."

You can read Al's complete article at DEVELOP3D here: CAD user events - getting the most out of your visit.

So don't delay. Register to attend CadenceCONNECT CFD today. It will be worth your investment. Did I mention it's free to attend for customers and partners?