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REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST /
from 8:30-9:30am
AGENDA /
Expect exciting presentations from 9:30am-5:30pm:
DESIGN WITH MEANING: FORM WITH PURPOSE
João Dias / ENNUA
25 YEARS OF DIGITAL DESIGN – FULL-PACKAGE DESIGN SERVICES FOR SMALL COMPANIES
Oliver Schweizer / Schweizer Design Consulting
ALIAS 2026 - WHAT'S NEW
Pierre-Paul Andriani / Autodesk
SKETCHING THE FUTURE:
AI-DRIVEN IDEAS FROM AUTODESK
Timo Gmeiner / Autodesk
VRED 2026 - WHAT'S NEW
Danny Tierney / Autodesk
ENABLING ARTISTIC WORKFLOWS IN VRED WITH CREATIVE STAGE
Christopher Gebhardt / Ideenkultivierung GmbH
Marcos Beltrao / Hyundai Europe - Genesis Advanced Design
BLENDER MODELING WITH ADVANCED MODIFIER TECHNIQUES
Maxim Kimmerle / Mercedes-Benz Advanced Design
COLLABORATIVE PROBLEM-SOLVING: ASSESSING ERGONOMICS AS A TEAM IN 3D
Oluwaseyi Sosanya / Gravity Sketch
EXTENDED MODELING TOOLS FOR ALIAS
Michael Günther-Geffers
UNWIND & CONNECT /
DRINKS & CHATS
from 5:30pm
HANDS ON /
Expect experiencing all day:
MOMENT OF TRUTH
Bertrandt Ingenieurbüro GmbH
HIGH-END HARDWARE SOLUTIONS FOR DESIGN & ENGINEERING
Lenovo & Ideenkultivierung GmbH
GRAVITY SKETCH VIRTUAL STUDIO DEMO
Gravity Sketch
ADVANCED TOOLS AND WORKFLOWS IN ALIAS
Michael Günther-Geffers
BRINGING VISUALIZATIONS TO LIFE WITH 3D-SCENES, ENVIRONMENTS AND 3D-ASSETS
DOSCH DESIGN
BEYOND 360°: CAPTURING LARGE-SCALE OBJECTS USING GAUSSIAN SPLATTING
FREEZESTYLERS
CONTEST SHOWCASE
AGPContest X PRODUCT INNOVATION LOUNGE

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Co-Founder ENNUA
João Dias
João Dias is a designer whose work spans the automotive and luxury sectors, combining emotion, performance, and sculptural clarity. From leading exterior design on vehicles like the Range Rover Velar and McLaren Elva to co-founding the brand ENNUA, he explores the deeper purpose of design, creating objects that balance beauty with meaning, and form with story.
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Lead CAD Creative Modeler
Maxim Kimmerle
With a degree in Transportation Interior Design and 5+ years of experience, Maxim is shaping the future of car design at Mercedes-Benz Advanced Exterior Design. Using Blender, Unreal Engine, and VRED daily, he brings bold ideas to life.
His work includes standout concepts like the SC Vision One Eleven, Project Maybach, and the Vision Simplex—pushing the limits of innovation and design.

Owner & Managing Director
Oliver Schweizer
Oliver Schweizer is a product and automotive designer and managing director of Schweizer Design Consulting GmbH. With deep expertise in 3D modeling and surfacing using Alias, his agency serves clients across various consumer industries, with a strong focus on mobility. His work often combines emotional design with technical complexity.

Manager CAS-VIZ
Marcos Beltrao
Marcos is a Digital Designer with experience since 2005 across Brazil, Sweden, and China. He covers all phases of the design process, from concept modeling to Class A/C surfacing and team leadership. With strong design sensitivity and production know-how, he brings creative ideas to technical reality.
In 2024 he joined Genesis Motor Europe as Manager CAS-VIZ.

Unreal Technical Director
Jakub Wieczorek
Jakub specializes in real-time rendering, VR, and generative AI. As Unreal Technical Director at Bertrandt, he develops immersive solutions using Unreal Engine, Blueprints, shaders, and custom workflows. With a hands-on, self-taught approach and a passion for innovation, he supports design teams in turning complex ideas into interactive experiences.

CEO at DOSCH DESIGN
Sebastian Dosch
Sebastian Dosch is the CEO and founder of DOSCH DESIGN, specializing in high-quality 3D models, textures, HDRI, and visualization tools. Based in Germany, the company serves various industries worldwide. Sebastian has played a key role in advancing the 3D sector and improving DOSCH DESIGN products, while also providing expert customer advice.

Marketing Manager at DOSCH DESIGN
Gisela Reger
As Marketing Manager at DOSCH DESIGN Gisela is responsible for planning and implementing the company's marketing activities. Her tasks include public relations, event planning and organization along with partner and customer reach out and the support of universities, lecturers and students.

Automotive Design Solution Specialist
Danny Tierney
Danny is a Senior Automotive Design Solutions Specialist at Autodesk in Munich. He earned his degree in Industrial Design from the National College of Art and Design in Dublin, Ireland. Previously, he worked in education, consulting, and design visualization management. Danny focuses on supporting automotive design clients to improve their processes and enhance creativity in product design.

Design Studio Solution Specialist
Pierre-Paul Andriani
With a total of 24 years of professional experience, Pierre-Paul is a valuable member of the Autodesk-team and also acts as a design lecturer and speaker in various formats. His expertise includes automotive modeling—polygonal, computational, CAS, Class A—as well as automotive rendering and animation. His focus is on supporting automotive design studios in overcoming their challenges.

Co-founder & CEO
Oluwaseyi Sosanya
Oluwaseyi Sosanya is the CEO of Gravity Sketch, a London-based startup building a 3D design and collaboration platform. With a background in design engineering in the U.S. and an MSc from Imperial College London, he later led innovation design at Jaguar Land Rover before founding Gravity Sketch in 2014. His focus: rethinking digital tools to enable more intuitive and sustainable design.

Automotive Design Consultant
Žofia Babčanová
Žofia Babčanová is an automotive designer and VR expert, working with Gravity Sketch and teaching car design in Bratislava. She’s passionate about sketching, immersive 3D workflows, and sharing her knowledge with the next generation. With experience at brands like Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, and Volkswagen, she bridges traditional design with future-facing tools.

Enterprise Account Executive
Florence Faber
Florence Faber leads Sales & Customer Success at Gravity Sketch, bringing over 11 years of experience in SaaS and enterprise tech. She drives revenue growth and strategic partnerships, helping global design teams adopt immersive 3D workflows. Florence combines startup agility with enterprise expertise to scale impactful solutions.
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Software Concepts & Development
Christopher Gebhardt
Christopher earned his degree in Media Informatics and Human-Computer Interaction from Ludwig Maximilian University in 2016, then worked in the automotive industry specializing in real-time visualizations. He founded Ideenkultivierung GmbH, focusing on 3D software development, and now provides consulting for specialized design and development solutions.
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Freelancer
Michael Günther-Geffers
Michael Günther-Geffers is a seasoned expert in design software with over 20 years of experience in QA, UX, and training for tools like Alias, Rhino, and Dynamo. After leading quality assurance at Autodesk, he now works as a freelancer, supporting developers and users alike.

Sales & Marketing at MFS
Benjamin Wittmann
Benjamin Wittmann is a sales and marketing specialist at MF Software, focusing on the Product Innovation Lounge. With deep expertise in plastics and simulation, he helps companies integrate tools like Autodesk Moldflow, Alias, and VRED into their development workflows, bridging design and technical simulation to drive practical, forward-thinking product innovation.

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Owner & Managing Director
Oliver Schweizer
Oliver Schweizer is a product and automotive designer and heads Schweizer Design Consulting GmbH. Specializing in Alias-based 3D modeling, his agency serves clients across industries, with a focus on mobility. His projects blend emotional design with technical complexity.

Lead CAD Creative Modeler
Maxim Kimmerle
Maxim is part of the creative force at Mercedes-Benz Advanced Exterior Design, where he brings future-forward concepts to life using tools like Blender, Unreal Engine, and VRED. His work includes standout projects like the SC Vision One Eleven, Project Maybach, and the Vision Simplex—merging innovation, storytelling, and design.
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CEO at DOSCH DESIGN
Sebastian Dosch
Sebastian Dosch, CEO and founder of DOSCH DESIGN, specializes in high-quality 3D models, textures, HDRI, and visualization tools. Based in Germany, the company serves global industries. Sebastian advances the 3D sector and improves products, offering expert customer advice.

Marketing Manager at DOSCH DESIGN
Gisela Reger
As Marketing Manager at DOSCH DESIGN Gisela is responsible for planning and implementing the company's marketing activities. Her tasks include public relations, event planning and organization along with partner and customer reach out and the support of universities, lecturers and students.

Automotive Design Solution Specialist
Danny Tierney
Danny holds an Industrial Design degree from the National College of Art and Design in Dublin and has a background in education, consulting, and design visualization management. His role at Autodesk primarily involves helping automotive clients enhance their design processes and boost creativity.

Automotive Design Solution Specialist
Pierre-Paul Andriani
Pierre-Paul brings 24 years of experience to his role at Autodesk, where he also serves as a design lecturer and speaker. His expertise spans automotive modeling—including polygonal, computational, CAS, Class A—rendering, and animation. He specializes in assisting automotive design studios with their challenges.

Sales & Marketing at MFS
Benjamin Wittmann
Benjamin Wittmann is a sales and marketing specialist at MF Software, focused on the Product Innovation Lounge. He connects design and simulation, helping companies integrate tools like Autodesk Moldflow, Alias, and VRED to drive innovative, practical product development.

CONNECT
Meet us at the historic Bodan Shipyard in Kressbronn, nestled on the picturesque shores of Lake Constance.
Werft1919 blends local cuisine, art, and culture in an enchanting setting, promising an exceptional experience with a focus on regional products and innovative dining and entertainment.
Join us for an extraordinary event where history and modernity meet by the beautiful Lake Constance.

Meet us at the historic Bodan Shipyard in Kressbronn, nestled on the picturesque shores of Lake Constance.
Werft1919 blends local cuisine, art, and culture in an enchanting setting, promising an exceptional experience with a focus on regional products and innovative dining and entertainment.
Join us for an extraordinary event where history and modernity meet by the beautiful Lake Constance.
CONNECT


MEET THE WINNERS
This year, we’re proud to partner with AGPContest (Agorapode), a platform that champions young talent and fresh ideas.
AGPContest is a creative design challenge blending car design with concept art. Hosted on Instagram and a dedicated website, it invited participants to showcase their skills by interpreting a given theme. A jury provided feedback and helped select the most outstanding entries based on creativity and execution.
The contest is now closed, and the winners have been announced!
Ten talented designers have earned their ticket to CREATIV CONNECT 2025, and you’ll be able to see a selection of the best entries in our exhibition.
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THE WINNERS
This year, we’re proud to partner with AGPContest (Agorapode). AGPContest is a creative design challenge that blends car design with concept art.
Ten talented designers have earned their spot at CREATIV CONNECT 2025, and you’ll be able to see a selection of the best entries in our exhibition.

REVIEW

REVIEW

LAST YEARS AGENDA
ALIAS WHAT'S NEW 2025 / Autodesk
VRED WHAT'S NEW 2025 / Autodesk
SAY52 - The Story of Designing a Luxury Sports Yacht and Realizing It for Series Production! / Genesis Design
NVIDIA Omniverse - Building Blocks for the Industrial Metaverse / NVIDIA
DEPIX x VRED - Integration of generative AI into the Realtime Visualization Workflow / Ideenkultivierung & Depix
How to Make the Best of Blender in Automotive Design Development / Polestar
CLO in Motion - Enhancing Automotive Design with Digital Solutions / CLO Virtual Fashion
DOSCH DESIGN
Exploring the Apple Vision Pro & Personal Expert Talk / Visoric
Keep making history - Wacom Cintiq Pro & Wacom Movink / Wacom
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