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A Day of Insights, Innovation, Free Lunch, and Networking

Join TriStar and the Badgerland PTC/USER community for a full day of learning, networking, and technical insight at the Badgerland Annual Conference. This in-person event brings together engineers, designers, and product development teams to explore real-world applications of Creo, Windchill, and connected engineering strategies.

Taking place on May 14, 2026, at the Richard T. Anderson Education Center in Pewaukee, Wisconsin, this conference delivers a packed agenda across multiple breakout rooms. Throughout the day, attendees will hear from industry experts, explore sponsor solutions, and connect with peers facing similar engineering challenges. From modeling best practices to PLM strategies, the sessions focus on practical ideas you can apply immediately.

Why Attend?

This event gives engineering teams direct access to experts, tools, and strategies that improve how products get designed and managed. Instead of theory, sessions focus on real workflows, real challenges, and real solutions across CAD and PLM environments.

You will also gain valuable face-to-face time with sponsors and presenters throughout the day. Whether you want to improve Creo modeling, streamline Windchill processes, or better connect your digital thread, this event creates the space to learn, ask questions, and move faster with more clarity.

What You’ll Learn

Expect a full day of sessions covering Creo, Windchill, and broader product development topics. Presentations will explore areas like Model-Based Definition (MBD/MBE), Creo updates and enhancements, and tools that improve productivity and automation inside engineering workflows.

You will also see practical examples of how teams manage variability in assemblies, improve data quality in Windchill, and simplify everyday design tasks. In addition, roundtable discussions and open sessions will give administrators and users a chance to collaborate, share ideas, and solve challenges together.

Agenda Overview

The day begins at 8:15 AM with breakfast and sponsor networking, followed by a full schedule of breakout sessions across three rooms. Morning sessions include topics like MBD/MBE from EAC, Creo updates from PTC, and Windchill tools and automation from Felco, alongside ongoing CAD and Windchill roundtable discussions.

After a full Italian pasta buffet lunch, the afternoon continues with sessions such as TriStar’s “Creo Best Practices” focused on Flexible Components, along with additional presentations on improving Creo productivity and engineering workflows. The event concludes with sponsor engagement and a door prize drawing at 3:15 PM, including a grand prize giveaway. Attendees must be present to win.

Register Today

Space is limited for this annual Badgerland event, and attendance fills up quickly each year. Register now to secure your spot and join a full day of learning, networking, and hands-on insight with the PTC/USER community.