Launching SWUG MNU: A New Era for Engineering Innovation at Mansoura National University

Last week marked an incredible milestone as I had the honor of being the main speaker at the official launch of the SOLIDWORKS User Group – Mansoura National University (SWUG MNU) — the first certified SWUG community across Egyptian national and private universities, and the fifth across all Egyptian universities.

This moment is particularly meaningful as I represented my roles as a:

  • SOLIDWORKS Champion
  • 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Champion
  • Mansoura SWUGN Leader

Our mission is clear: empower students and young engineers with the skills, tools, and mindset required to become industry-ready designers and innovators.

Institutional Support

The event was held under the patronage of:

  • Prof. Sherif Khater, President of Mansoura National University
  • Prof. Ehab Abdelhay, Acting Dean of the Faculty of Engineering
  • Dr. Ahmed Kamal, SWUG MNU Coordinator

Their commitment to bringing global engineering tools and communities to our campus played a crucial role in making this launch possible.

Distinguished Guest Speakers

We were honored by the presence and contributions of exceptional speakers whose insights enriched the event:

 

  • Eng. Abdalaziz Albaqry, Vice President of 2B Digital

  • Dr. Nabil Shalaby, International Entrepreneurship Expert

Their knowledge and perspectives offered tremendous value to our attendees and highlighted the importance of bridging engineering with entrepreneurship and digital transformation.

Technical Session: “SOLIDWORKS & 3DEXPERIENCE Edu Champion.”

During my session, I showcased:

  • The power of the SOLIDWORKS ecosystem
  • Real engineering design workflows
  • Practical models demonstrating industry-based applications
  • How modern engineering tools prepare students for advanced careers

The interaction with students was amazing, and their curiosity reflected a promising generation ready to embrace design, simulation, and innovation.

 

 

A Message to Engineering Students

“How do I become a professional engineer capable of executing real designs?”

Your journey starts here.

SWUG MNU is designed to guide you step-by-step—from mastering fundamentals to building advanced 3D engineering skills aligned with global industry standards.

Special Acknowledgments

A heartfelt thank you to:

Eng. Ahmed Abdelnaser

MENA SWUG Leader
For this incredible opportunity and for his continuous support of the SWUG community across the region.

And a huge thank you to the organizing team, speakers, and attendees whose energy and dedication turned this launch into a powerful beginning for our community.

Master Your Design, Shape Your Future.

Together, we are building a stronger, more innovative engineering ecosystem—powered by collaboration, technology, and the passion to learn.