Dear COE Community,
As president-elect of COE, I’m honored to reflect on another outstanding COExperience. This year’s conference was a true celebration of reengagement — rekindling connections with longtime colleagues, forging new collaborations and strengthening the shared vision that continues to define and inspire our community.
The energy surrounding the Dassault Systèmes suite of tools was both inspiring and energizing. Each session highlighted the collaborative spirit that sets our organization apart — from groundbreaking design solutions to advanced digital thread implementations. The real-world insights shared by users across industries brought depth and practical value to every discussion, reinforcing the power of peer-to-peer learning and community-driven innovation.
One of the most fulfilling aspects of COExperience was reconnecting with fellow users and sharing how far we've come. It was especially rewarding to see attendees take the main stage and present their innovative implementations — demonstrating not only the power of the DS toolset, but the creativity and determination of our user base. These success stories served as both inspiration and evidence of the transformative potential of our technologies.
As we move forward, I encourage everyone to maintain these connections. The expertise and diverse perspectives we encountered at COExperience are invaluable as we tackle new challenges and pursue the next phase of growth. Whether you’re addressing implementation hurdles, exploring new use cases or planning strategic initiatives, the relationships built here can serve as a foundation for continued collaboration and success.
I’m especially encouraged by the Regional User Group (RUG) momentum building post-conference. There’s real excitement around bringing the spirit of COExperience into our local communities, and I look forward to seeing robust RUG networks emerge across the country. These regional gatherings will provide ongoing opportunities for problem-solving, knowledge sharing and meaningful engagement year-round.
To the many new attendees we welcomed this year: your fresh perspectives and diverse experiences have already enriched our community, and we can’t wait to see how your contributions will shape our field in the year ahead. We sincerely hope to welcome you back next year.
I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Dassault Systèmes R&D teams for their strong presence and willingness to engage directly with our users. Your openness to feedback, collaboration and shared problem-solving continues to make a profound impact.
We’re equally grateful to our vendor partners, whose expertise and support enhance the COE ecosystem. Your active participation helps drive innovation across our community and elevates the experience for all attendees.
The colocation with the Model-Based Systems Engineering Symposium (MCSS) added significant value to this year’s event. The opportunity to collaborate across disciplines — especially at the intersection of design, systems engineering and digital innovation — deepened the experience and highlighted the benefits of shared learning environments.
As we turn our attention to next year, I look forward to the upcoming discussions about where we’ll gather next. No matter the location, I’m confident that we will once again create a vibrant space for collaboration, innovation and reengagement.
Thank you to everyone who made this year’s COExperience possible. The energy and ideas sparked here are already moving into action, and I look forward to celebrating your continued achievements in the year to come.
Douglas Klutzke
President-Elect, COE