The event
Join us for our annual BeNeLux Simcenter Day, a free event focused on the latest developments across the Simcenter portfolio, strategic updates, and insights from our user community.
BeNeLux Simcenter Day is a free, one-day event focused on updates across the Simcenter portfolio, strategic roadmap insights, and learnings from the user community. The program includes a morning plenary (vision/roadmap, Altair updates, AI in performance engineering) and an afternoon with three parallel technical tracks: Simcenter Fluids & Thermal (STAR-CCM+), Simcenter Mechanical (Simcenter 3D), and Altair HyperWorks.
Practical information
Morning Program:
- Get an overview of the Simcenter vision and roadmap, the latest on the Altair solutions and how AI is changing performance engineering.
Afternoon Program – 3 Parallel Technical Tracks:
- Simcenter Fluids & Thermal (Simcenter STAR‑CCM+).
- Simcenter Mechanical (Simcenter 3D).
- Altair HyperWorks.
- Each track features product updates, technical insights, and customer use cases highlighting real‑world applications. A detailed agenda will be shared closer to the event date.
Event Details:
- Date: March 31, 2026
- Time: 09:30 – 16:30
- Location: Hotel Van der Valk Eindhoven, Aalsterweg 322, 5644 RL Eindhoven.
- Cost: Free (registration required).
- Registration deadline: March 23.
Talk by Mathieu – “Engineering Smarter Machines Through Simulation-Driven Design”
Mathieu Dutrè is Co-Founder and Managing Partner of CTRL Engineering, a Bruges-based engineering and system integration company specialized in tailor-made machines, advanced test rigs, and new product development. CTRL Engineering combines simulation, software development, electrical engineering, and mechanical design to deliver fully integrated solutions across industries such as automotive, food processing, and industrial machinery.
Mathieu started his career at DANA, working on drivetrain engineering and validation within the automotive industry. He later joined Siemens Industry Software, where he was involved in product management, research, and customer projects focused on implementing model-based engineering workflows to frontload product development and testing. These experiences shaped his strong conviction that simulation should guide engineering decisions from the earliest design stages to reduce development risk and achieve first-time-right machine performance.
He holds a Master’s degree in Controls Engineering from Ghent University. Outside engineering, he has a fascination for classic Citroëns — admiring the blend of bold innovation and timeless elegance that defined their design.
