

“Innovate. Collaborate. Create. ”
1st - 3rd March 2023
GMT +02

Join us for the first annual FreeCAD (and free CAE) conference hosted by the University of Pretoria (South Africa). We will bring together experts and enthusiasts from around the world to share their knowledge, experience, and vision for the future of open-source CAD.
This is a unique opportunity to learn from and network with the FreeCAD community, and to help shape the direction of the software and its impact globally.
Whether you are a seasoned professional or a beginner, there will be something for everyone at this exciting event. Don't miss out – register now to reserve your spot!"
What is our vision?
This conference is part of a project titled: Open Source CAD (and CAE) for Africa, which is funded through the UK's Royal Academy of Engineering & Engineering X
It seeks to support the delivery of skills and education programmes that will lead to the development of much needed engineering skills capacity, enhanced safety standards, and infrastructure that will remain safe and fit for purpose.
FreeCAD Workbenches Featured

QingFeng Xia
CFD

Bernd -
FEM

Hiroshi Okuda
FrontlSTR

Zoltan Hubert
Assembly 4

Michel Sabourin
Beltrami

Cecil Churms
Nikra-DAP
Featured FreeCAD Gurus and Content Creators

Yorik van Havre
FreeCAD Guru

Lorenz -
FreeCAD & Conda

Joko Engineering
Content Creator

Brodie Fairhall
Content Creator
Additional Workbenches Featured

Keith Sloan
GDML

Frank Martínez
Guitar Design Workbench

The Ray Tracers
Raytracing and Rendering

Enrico Di Lorenzo
EM Workbench

Ebrahim Raeyat
Steel Column & OSAFE

Amritpal Singh
Reinforcement Workbench

Christian Bergmann
Curved Shapes

Alex Neufeld
Fasteners Workbench
Unlock the power of open-source
"Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to learn from experts in the field, network with fellow professionals, and discover the powerful capabilities of FreeCAD and other open-source software. Register now and be a part of shaping the future of design and engineering in Africa and beyond."