Today’s schedule lineup creates space to connect directly with other Formula SAE students, compare how teams are approaching the season, and pick up practical guidance you can put to work in your own designs and shop.
A special thank you to Xometry for helping make LaunchPad Live possible and supporting opportunities that connect Formula SAE students with resources, industry perspectives, and each other throughout the season.
9:00–10:00 AM ET | Formula SAE Community Connect — Compare. Ask. Share.
No presentation. No formal agenda. Just Formula SAE teams connecting with Formula SAE teams.
Meet students from across the Formula SAE community for an open, informal networking hour. Talk technical systems, team operations, manufacturing, testing, competition prep, recruiting, leadership, or whatever your team is working through.
Bring a question. Share a challenge. Compare approaches. Or simply meet students doing the same work at other universities.This is your hour to talk shop, trade ideas, make connections, and learn from each other.
10:15–11:15 AM ET | Design Guidance and Reference
Stuck getting a design started? Hit a wall halfway through? Looking for better ways to approach ideation, creativity, and research?
This session explores practical strategies for getting designs moving, asking better questions during design reviews, building an effective design review panel, and developing useful references you can keep within reach throughout the design process.
11:30 AM–12:30 PM ET | Shop Organization and Management
Great designs still need a great environment to become reality. This session looks at what goes into creating and maintaining an effective Formula SAE shop, from safety culture and workflow to layout and physical organization.
You’ll also explore why developing a strong understanding of shop safety and operations isn’t just good for your team. It can become a valuable skill to carry with you into industry.
Head to the LaunchPad Live schedule to join today’s sessions. Whether you come with a specific problem to solve or simply want to hear how another team approaches the work, Day 2 is about making connections and leaving with something useful for the season ahead.
