PIONEERS of Computer-Aided Design (CAD)
On May 13, 2026, at 1:00 pm Eastern, the ACM/SIGGRAPH Pioneers will present the tenth in our year-round series of panels on topics of importance to the computer graphics and interactive techniques communities. (Note: The start time has been chosen to allow our European members to attend live.) Panelists have been selected to provide a diverse overview on the history and development of Computer-Aided Design. Experts will discuss the many areas of research CAD systems have enabled, the marketing and adoption of these systems, how CAD gave rise to the associated field of Computer-Aided Manufacturing, and the current state of the art in CAD systems.
The Panel is open to all ACM/SIGGRAPH Pioneers and their associates. Please register at this zoom link:
The ACM/SIGGRAPH Pioneers are a seasoned group of computer graphics influencers from the fields of education, research, engineering, and entertainment. The group originated in 1980 with one requirement for membership – 20 or more years of professional experience in the computer graphics or interactive techniques industries. The Pioneers have committed to serve the worldwide computer graphics community in a variety of year-round ways, including presenting panels with experts on wide-ranging topics of interest. To view all previous Pioneer panels and videos, click this link: Pioneers Panels and other Videos
Ed Kramer
Chair, ACM/SIGGRAPH Pioneers