CDFAM

Seeking Submissions to Present at CDFAM NYC 2024

Submissions are now open for speakers at the CDFAM Computational Design Symposium in New York City, scheduled for October 2-3, 2024. We invite researchers, engineers, designers, architects, academics, and software developers from all disciplines, regardless of their manufacturing process, to present their work at this unique event.

Why Present at CDFAM?

Presenting at CDFAM NYC offers an unparalleled opportunity to showcase your work to a distinguished audience of professionals, academics, and thought leaders in computational design, engineering, architecture, and software development. This symposium is not just a platform for knowledge sharing; it is a venue for networking, fostering collaborations, and engaging in meaningful discussions with experts in your field.

Who Should Apply?

We encourage individuals from any discipline focused on computational design at any scale and at any level of their career to apply. Whether you are a PhD student, a startup founder, or a leading expert in your field from industry or academia, we want to hear from you. To get an idea of whether your presentation might fit, see the archive of previous presentations and the participant demographics.

Previous Presenters

The CDFAM Computational Design Symposium Series has featured a diverse range of presenters from leading organizations across various industries. Past presenters have included engineers from BMW Group, NASA, Siemens Energy, New Balance, Adidas, Panasonic and HP, as well as architects from Arup, BIG, Royal Haskoning and Mcneel Europe, research and academic institutions such as ORNL, Penn State, DTU, University of Bristol and MIT, along with software companies of all sizes including Altair, Autodesk, Siemens, Dassault, nTop, Synera, Rafinex and Metafold have showcased their latest developments. This variety ensures a comprehensive discussion on computational design and advanced manufacturing.

Who Attends

Attendees of the CDFAM Computational Design Symposium Series come from a wide range of professional backgrounds, including designers, engineers, architects, software developers, and academics. Participants are actively engaged in computational design and advanced manufacturing, bringing extensive knowledge and experience to the event. Organizations represented at past symposia include Nike, General Motors, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, Oak Ridge National Labs, Sandia National Labs, Walter P Moore, KPF, SOM, Raytheon and NASA. The diverse and high-caliber attendee base provides ample opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange.

See the attendee and participant demographics to learn more.

Submission Guidelines

To submit your proposal for a 20-minute presentation or to propose a panel discussion, please provide the following information:

Topic: A concise title for your presentation.
Abstract: 100-300 words outlining the core ideas of your proposed presentation.
Bio: A brief biography highlighting your expertise in the field.

These details can be modified later, but they will be used for the initial selection process. Please note that all attendees, including speakers and their team members, will be required to register for a ticket to help cover the costs of the CDFAM symposium series.