Conference Agenda

The recent fast advancements of Artificial Intelligence (Al) in many domains makes us all naturally curious abouts the potential for AI in product design. The current state of Al usage in product design tools is relatively limited. But it’s coming: product designers should be excited about what lies ahead. In this talk, Jon Hirschtick will delve into an overall view of AI in product development.  Where is it being used already? What are some of the exciting research projects happening in AI and product design?  What is the full range of potential applications?  And, for those of us who build tools for product development, what are the things we need to be considering in this new world of AI?

BIOGRAPHICAL SKETCH:

A technology pioneer and leading entrepreneur in the computer-aided design (CAD) industry, Jon Hirschtick has spent his career building software products that companies use every day to design their hardware products. Founder and former CEO of several successful companies, including Onshape (acquired by PTC) and SolidWorks (acquired by Dassault Systems), Jon is now Chief Evangelist at PTC, where he helps usher in the next generation of major advancements in product design. When he is not working on CAD and PDM tools, Hirschtick entertains customers and peers with stories from his days on the famed MIT Blackjack team, featured in the movie "21" and the History Channel's "Breaking Vegas”. Hirschtick holds bachelor's and master's degrees from MIT, where he majored in mechanical engineering.