5th Αnsys Formula Student Workshop – December 9, 2026, Patra, Greece
Join us at the 5th Ansys Formula Student Workshop, hosted at the University of the Peloponnese.
This full-day event brings together student teams, engineers, and faculty members for a hands-on deep dive into simulation-driven motorsport design, from aerodynamics and powertrain to chassis and electronics.
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A Day of Simulation-Driven Motorsport Innovation
The Ansys Formula Student Workshop is an exclusive knowledge-sharing and networking event designed for Formula Student teams and university engineers.
Participants will gain practical insights into how simulation accelerates innovation in motorsport engineering, featuring featuring keynote speakers from Ansys, part of Synopsys and student teams' case studies.
Key highlights:
- Discover how Ansys is transforming Formula 1 and Formula Student design workflows
- Connect with peers, mentors, and simulation professionals
- Participate in an exciting student competition with awards and recognition
Detailed Αgenda:
| 10:00 – 10:30 |
Registration & Welcome Coffee Check in, meet the Simtec team, and network with other participants. |
| 10:30 – 10:50 |
Opening Session Welcome by Simtec and brief sponsor introduction. |
| 10:50 – 11:30 |
Keynote Speakers from Ansys part of Synopsys How Ansys empowers the next generation of Formula Student and Formula 1 engineers. |
| 11:30 – 11:50 | Coffee Break & Networking |
| 11:50 – 12:10 |
Introduction to the Student Challenge Overview of the competition rules, judging criteria, and prizes. |
| 12:10 – 13:30 |
Team Presentations Each team presents their project (10–15 minutes each). |
| 13:30 – 14:00 |
Coffee Break & Jury Deliberation Evaluation and scoring by the judging committee. |
| 14:00 – 14:30 |
Awards Ceremony & Closing Remarks Announcement of winners, prize presentation, and closing comments from Simtec. |
Special Competition:
Participating teams will have the opportunity to present their projects to a panel of experts from Simtec and Ansys, part of Synopsys.
Judging Criteria:
- Effective use of Ansys tools in the design process
- Level of innovation and technical complexity
- Presentation clarity and professionalism
- Overall engineering excellence
Awards:
- 1st Prize - 1 x iPad Air 11" (A16, 128GB, Wi-Fi) + Protective Cover Case
- 2nd Prize - 1x Sony WH-ULT900N/HC Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones + 1 x Ansys Innovation Space Course + Certificate (Coupon Code)
- 3rd Prize - 1 x Ansys Innovation Space Course + Certificate (Coupon Code) + 1 x Ansys Advanced Web Training by Simtec + Certificate
Note: Winners selected by the judging committee based on the published criteria.
Certificates of Attendance will also be provided to all workshop participants, regardless of competition results.
Your Challenge: Simulate. Innovate. Inspire.
Each participating team is invited to prepare a short presentation titled
“From Simulation to Innovation - How Ansys Powers Our Formula Student Journey.”
In this presentation, teams should highlight which Ansys tools they use and demonstrate how simulation helped them design smarter, faster, or more efficient solutions.
Event Details
- When:
Wednesday, 9 December 2026
Time: 10:00 - 14:30 - Where:
University of the Peloponnese
Department of Mechanical Engineering, School of Engineering
(Amphitheatre of the Conference Center)
Meg. Alexandrou 1, 26334, Patra, Greece - Who Should Attend:
Formula Student team members Engineering students Academic mentors and faculty advisors - Cost:
Participation is free, but seats are limited. - Certificates:
Will be provided to all participants.
