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We hosted our inaugural Digital Thread Conference on September 24-25, 2024. This two-day virtual event gathered over 350 live attendees, including digital engineers, data scientists, technology and business leaders from various industries, and representatives from academia, all eager to explore the growing significance of digital threads and digital engineering. The conference centered on Syndeia, the premier digital thread platform, attracting participants from over 50 organizations looking to leverage Syndeia’s capabilities in addressing complex engineering challenges.
Conference Stats at a Glance
Conference Theme and Insights
The event theme, “Digital Threads – Foundation for Digital Engineering and Digital Twins” resonated throughout the presentations. Key focus areas included:
- DoD Instruction 5000.97 and its impact on digital engineering.
- Integration, interoperability, and configuration management in digital threads.
- Digital thread workflows between systems, hardware, software, and verification, and manufacturing domains.
- The role of digital threads in automation, data science, digital twins, and cybersecurity
- Insights on leveraging AI/ML and DevSecOps within digital engineering frameworks
Speakers and Presentations
The conference brought together an elite group of speakers, including seasoned Syndeia users and prominent digital engineering champions from the MBSE/DE community who have been at the forefront of the SysML v2 revolution. Industry experts shared their experiences and success stories, shedding light on how digital threads transform systems and product development.
Among the standout sessions were those focused on how organizations are using Syndeia to solve real-world challenges. Presenters shared lessons learned, innovative use cases, and practical insights on maximizing Syndeia’s value in complex, multi-disciplinary environments.
Why This Event Mattered
The Digital Thread Conference 2024 was more than just a gathering of professionals; it created a space for meaningful exchange focused on digital threads, a first of its kind. Attendees had the opportunity to:
- Learn directly from digital engineering trailblazers about how they’re tackling some of the toughest challenges in the field.
- Explore success stories of organizations using Syndeia to boost collaboration and decision-making in their digital engineering efforts.
- Engage with a thriving community of peers, sharing knowledge, challenges, and solutions.
- One of the most anticipated elements of the conference was the exclusive preview of the Syndeia roadmap. Attendees received insights into upcoming features and enhancements that will further streamline digital engineering workflows and address the evolving needs of the industry.
Looking Ahead
As we wrapped up the Digital Thread Conference 2024, the overwhelming engagement and enthusiasm from the global community of engineers signaled that this event will become an annual touchpoint for advancing digital engineering innovation using Syndeia. The event not only showcased the power of Syndeia but also reinforced the importance of digital threads as the foundation for digital twins, AI-driven insights, and resilient DevSecOps infrastructures.
Our goal for 2025 is simple: to continue the conversation around digital threads and digital engineering while expanding the community. Expect more opportunities for collaboration, more innovative ideas, and a platform where digital engineers can come together to shape the future. Stay tuned, because the next chapter of the Digital Thread Conference is already in the works, and we’re excited to welcome you back for an even more impactful event.
If you attended the event and would like to share your Syndeia story at Digital Thread Conference 2025, reach us at info@intercax.com.
Stay connected and continue exploring the world of digital threads with Syndeia. For any inquiries, feel free to reach out to us at info@intercax.com.
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