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SPECIAL EDITION · 20TH ANNIVERSARY
Exemplar Innovation Experience
8th–9th OCTOBER 2026
POLLENZO, ITALY
A special edition celebrating twenty years of expertise, innovation and commitment to advanced numerical simulation.
Twenty years of expertise. New perspectives.
Exemplar Innovation Experience returns in 2026 with a special edition celebrating twenty years of expertise, innovation and commitment to advanced numerical simulation.
Now part of the Horsa Group, Exemplar begins a new chapter, combining its long-standing specialist expertise in Computer Aided Engineering with the broader technological capabilities and industrial vision of Horsa.
The event will bring together industry professionals, technology experts, researchers and software partners to share real-world applications, emerging methodologies and new perspectives on the future of simulation.
Topics will include industrial applications of numerical simulation, CAE methodologies and technologies, integration within product development processes, automation, data and artificial intelligence.
Two days of technical exchange, industry experience and networking in Pollenzo.
Save the date: 8–9 October 2026.
Programme and registration details will follow soon.
Agenda — Exemplar Innovation Experience
Thursday, 8 October 2026
13:30
Registration
13:40–13:50
Exemplar & Horsa — “Welcome to the digital manufacturing era”
13:50–14:10
Dassault Systèmes Italia — “From vision to value: the challenge of ‘scientific’ AI and its impact on business”
14:10–14:30
Politecnico di Torino — “Sensor networks in composite materials for structural and functional monitoring”
14:30–14:50
Baker Hughes — Nuovo Pignone — “Rotor Life Management … a methodology to assess GT rotor residual life capability”
14:50–15:10
Networking coffee break
15:10–15:30
D4P Department, Protesa S.p.A. (SACMI Group), presents the Vyrus motorcycle — “Motorcycle multibody dynamics and swingarm topology optimization”
15:30–15:50
BOTTERO S.p.A. — “Glass container weight reduction using numerical fracture simulation”
15:50–16:10
Extreme Analyses Engineering — “From engineering problem solving to industrialisation: an end-to-end approach to quality additive manufacturing”
16:10–16:30
Prometeon Tyre Group — “Virtual Performance Modeling for Heavy-Duty Snow Traction”
16:30–16:50
Intel Corporation — “Intel innovation technology for HPC/AI solutions”
16:50–17:10
Thales Alenia Space — “Digital Twin for Space Exploration”
17:10–17:30
DEP USA — “From Simulation to Prediction: Accelerating Engineering with AIWorks & Meshworks — CAE-Driven AI Surrogate Models for Real-Time Engineering”
17:30–19:00
Winery tour and wine tasting
20:00–24:00
Networking dinner with live jazz by the Alberto Poggio Quartet
Registration
13:40–13:50
Exemplar & Horsa — “Welcome to the digital manufacturing era”
13:50–14:10
Dassault Systèmes Italia — “From vision to value: the challenge of ‘scientific’ AI and its impact on business”
14:10–14:30
Politecnico di Torino — “Sensor networks in composite materials for structural and functional monitoring”
14:30–14:50
Baker Hughes — Nuovo Pignone — “Rotor Life Management … a methodology to assess GT rotor residual life capability”
14:50–15:10
Networking coffee break
15:10–15:30
D4P Department, Protesa S.p.A. (SACMI Group), presents the Vyrus motorcycle — “Motorcycle multibody dynamics and swingarm topology optimization”
15:30–15:50
BOTTERO S.p.A. — “Glass container weight reduction using numerical fracture simulation”
15:50–16:10
Extreme Analyses Engineering — “From engineering problem solving to industrialisation: an end-to-end approach to quality additive manufacturing”
16:10–16:30
Prometeon Tyre Group — “Virtual Performance Modeling for Heavy-Duty Snow Traction”
16:30–16:50
Intel Corporation — “Intel innovation technology for HPC/AI solutions”
16:50–17:10
Thales Alenia Space — “Digital Twin for Space Exploration”
17:10–17:30
DEP USA — “From Simulation to Prediction: Accelerating Engineering with AIWorks & Meshworks — CAE-Driven AI Surrogate Models for Real-Time Engineering”
17:30–19:00
Winery tour and wine tasting
20:00–24:00
Networking dinner with live jazz by the Alberto Poggio Quartet
Friday, 9 October 2026
09:30–09:50
S. Joly — Innovation Sales Expert — “When Von Mises meets Von Moltke: engineering innovation sales through value-based and systemic methodologies”
09:50–10:10
Blue Group — “From Multibody Dynamics to Structural Validation: Virtual Development of a Lightweight Maglev Bogie”
10:10–10:30
Avio Aero — A GE Aerospace Company — “Developments, strategies and future trends in HPC at Avio Aero”
10:30–10:50
University of Catania — “Rethinking engineering education: integrating CAD, CAE and CAM in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform for digital product learning”
10:50–11:10
Networking coffee break
11:10–11:30
I3P — Innovative Companies Incubator of Politecnico di Torino — “From idea to enterprise: 20 years of deep tech emerging from I3P, from Exemplar to ARBoard”
11:30–11:50
University of Bologna — “The strength of the past: analysis and modelling of historic structures with Abaqus”
11:50–12:10
Reactis Italia Srl — “Integrated Engineering and Digital Continuity in Aerospace”
12:10–12:30
DUMAREY — “Unlocking Innovation: a Journey through Dumarey Virtual Engineering”
12:30–12:50
VCollab — “Introduction to the new VCollab PRO AI assistant”
12:50–13:00
Exemplar / Horsa — Conclusions
13:00–14:00
Light lunch
S. Joly — Innovation Sales Expert — “When Von Mises meets Von Moltke: engineering innovation sales through value-based and systemic methodologies”
09:50–10:10
Blue Group — “From Multibody Dynamics to Structural Validation: Virtual Development of a Lightweight Maglev Bogie”
10:10–10:30
Avio Aero — A GE Aerospace Company — “Developments, strategies and future trends in HPC at Avio Aero”
10:30–10:50
University of Catania — “Rethinking engineering education: integrating CAD, CAE and CAM in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform for digital product learning”
10:50–11:10
Networking coffee break
11:10–11:30
I3P — Innovative Companies Incubator of Politecnico di Torino — “From idea to enterprise: 20 years of deep tech emerging from I3P, from Exemplar to ARBoard”
11:30–11:50
University of Bologna — “The strength of the past: analysis and modelling of historic structures with Abaqus”
11:50–12:10
Reactis Italia Srl — “Integrated Engineering and Digital Continuity in Aerospace”
12:10–12:30
DUMAREY — “Unlocking Innovation: a Journey through Dumarey Virtual Engineering”
12:30–12:50
VCollab — “Introduction to the new VCollab PRO AI assistant”
12:50–13:00
Exemplar / Horsa — Conclusions
13:00–14:00
Light lunch
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