Why DriveWorks World Matters for DriveWorks Users

Daily use of DriveWorks means every update influences your configurators, automation rules and project direction.

Understanding those changes early is essential, not just to stay current but to make informed decisions about how your implementations should grow. 

DriveWorks World is the one moment each year where users can get that clarity. It offers practical insight into upcoming functionality, shows how new tools are intended to be used, and provides the context you need to plan your next steps with confidence.

This event is not about announcements; it’s about understanding the thinking behind the product so you can build better DriveWorks projects. 

What Is DriveWorks World : A Technical Learning Moment for the Community 

Taking place on the 15th and 16th of April 2026, DriveWorks World is the annual technical knowledge sharing event for the DriveWorks community.

The event is designed for users who want a deeper understanding of DriveWorks, including how the platform works today, how it is changing, and why certain product decisions are being made. 

There is no marketing emphasis here. Instead, the event focuses on practical knowledge, technical best practice, and real implementation insight that helps users get more out of the platform. 

Why Seeing “What’s New” Early Matters 

From a product perspective, the ability to see new functionality ahead of release gives users significant advantages, such as: 

Avoiding rework 

Teams that understand upcoming capabilities in advance avoid building solutions that will soon be replaced or made simpler. As a result, they reduce the need to refactor rules, redesign workflows, or undo past work after upgrading. 

Making better architectural decisions 

Knowing the intent behind new tools is just as important as knowing the tools themselves. This helps users evolve their rule structures more cleanly, adopt improved workflow patterns, and structure projects in a way that supports long-term flexibility. It also prevents unnecessary complexity from creeping into implementations. 

DriveWorks World is particularly valuable in this area because it provides the reasoning behind product choices, not just a list of changes. 

Planning projects more effectively 

Teams preparing configurators, new product ranges, or automation improvements benefit from early visibility. They can align their timelines with upcoming enhancements, prioritise improvements more effectively, and decide whether to build immediately, redesign, or wait for functionality that is just around the corner. 

This turns upgrades into enablers rather than disruptions. 

How the DriveWorks World 2026 Agenda Supports Deeper Technical Learning 

Although the 2026 agenda is full of content – including technical deep dives, multiple “What’s New” sessions, panel discussions, expert Q&A and customer examples – the true value comes from the way these topics are structured. 

Both days repeat key themes intentionally. These include Design Automation, CPQ, 3D, Rules, High Impact Features, MyDriveWorks, and implementation strategy. Each repetition provides a new angle. Some sessions focus on product rationale, while others explore technical detail, customer experience, or peer problem solving. This layered approach helps users build a complete understanding of how new capabilities fit together. 

The “What’s New in DriveWorks 24” content is also divided across multiple sessions. The aim is to offer a deeper explanation rather than compress everything into a single update. Users gain a sense of how individual features connect, how they are expected to evolve, and how they support broader platform direction. This depth is far more useful for teams planning their next phase of automation work. 

Panel discussions add another dimension. They bring together experienced implementers and DriveWorks experts to share perspectives on adopting new technology, managing complexity, and architecting scalable projects. These insights rarely appear in release documentation, yet they are essential for successful implementations. 

Returning Feature: Live Implementation 

Following strong feedback from DriveWorks World 2025, the live implementation project returns for 2026. This is one of the most practical elements of the event. 

Throughout the two days, the team provides updates on a real implementation being developed live. Users can see not just the outcome but also the decisions, tradeoffs, logic structures, and reasoning behind each step. This visibility gives attendees a unique opportunity to understand how experienced implementers think and problem solve, something that is difficult to communicate through documentation alone. 

The Users Who Get the Most Value 

DriveWorks World is especially impactful for specific groups: 

Teams actively maintaining or extending existing projects 

These users gain clarity on what should be refactored, which new features fit their needs, and how their current architecture can evolve more effectively. 

Users planning new configurators or product expansions 

An understanding of the platform’s evolving direction gives these teams the ability to design better data models and user interfaces from the beginning. 

Teams who want upgrades to deliver meaningful improvement 

Some users view upgrades as an opportunity for optimisation rather than mere maintenance. DriveWorks World gives them the information they need to upgrade intelligently. 

What Users Typically Take Away 

Attendees consistently describe leaving with: 

• A clearer sense of the product’s direction 

• Early awareness of changes that may influence their plans 

• Practical understanding of how new features are intended to be used 

• Insight into where new capabilities fit and where they do not 

This reduces risk and increases confidence when planning and developing DriveWorks projects. 

How to Approach DriveWorks World for Maximum Value 

A few simple principles can help attendees gain the most from the experience: 

• Bring a real project or challenge to frame your thinking. 

• Use the sessions to validate your existing approach to automation. 

• Sense check your plans while you have direct access to product experts. 

• Focus on insights that can be applied immediately after the event. 

DriveWorks World rewards active engagement. 

Closing Thought 

For anyone already using DriveWorks, DriveWorks World is a valuable opportunity to understand what is coming next and how best to prepare for it.