WindCon 2025: A Look Back at WindShape’s First User Event
WindCon 2025, WindShape’s first international user event, took place this October in Geneva. Over three days, we welcomed researchers, engineers, and partners who use, or plan to use, WindShaper technology in their projects.
The goal of this first edition was simple: create a space to meet, exchange experiences, share feedback, and present some of our latest developments. For WindShape, it marked an important milestone in bringing our growing community together for the first time.
Talks & Discussions: Learning from Our Users
We were fortunate to host several speakers who shared how WindShapers are used or integrated into their research environments. Among them:
- Dr. Daniel Foti (University of Memphis) presented a new research infrastructure currently under development and discussed how WindShaper systems could play a role in future testing setups.
- Sara Montagner (Politecnico di Torino) introduced her research involving propeller behavior under low Reynolds number and non-uniform inflow conditions.
- Mohammadamin Soltaninezhad (EURAC Research) shared insights from his work combining wind measurements, CFD, and experimental validation.
These talks sparked constructive conversations and offered valuable perspectives on how WindShape systems support different research approaches.
Tony Govoni – R&D Engineer at WindShape – © Tran Visuals / WindShape
Charles Blouin – CEO & Co-Founder of Tyto Robotics – © Tran Visuals / WindShape
Sara Montagner – PhD Student at Politecnico di Torino – © Tran Visuals / WindShape
Mohammadamin Soltaninezhad – Postdoctoral Researcher at EURAC Research – © Tran Visuals / WindShape
Hands-On Demonstrations: Exploring WindShape’s Latest Technologies
Participants also took part in a series of hands-on demonstrations prepared by WindShape and by our partners Tyto Robotics and Dantec Dynamics. The program included four WindShape demos focused on upcoming features and testing capabilities, complemented by two additional demonstrations led by our partners using WindShaper systems :
- New Wind Generation Capabilities: from steady flows to high dynamic gusts with the 2420 WindShaper module
- Engineering Turbulence: WindShaper turbulence generation and measurement strategies
- Flow Shaping and Real-Time 3D Measurement: closed-loop wind profiles generation and 3D flow field measurements with WindProbe and WindVision
- UAV Testing in Adverse Winds: crosswind and gust response with integrated WindShape test capabilities
- In-flow Propeller Testing: UAV motors and propellers performance measurements in non-uniform winds – by Tyto Robotics
- 3D Flow Visualization: Tomographic PTV with helium-filled bubbles and WindShaper – by Dantec Dynamics
These sessions provided participants with direct access to the engineering teams behind these innovations, enabling detailed technical discussions and invaluable feedback for future product development.
Demo Day – © Tran Visuals / WindShape
Demo Day – © Tran Visuals / WindShape
Demo Day – © Tran Visuals / WindShape
Demo Day – © Tran Visuals / WindShape
Acknowledgments
We extend our heartfelt thanks to all participants and speakers for their contributions, as well as to our partners Tyto Robotics and Dantec Dynamics for their essential support throughout the event.
WindCon 2026: Already in Motion
The enthusiasm and feedback gathered during WindCon 2025 have confirmed the value of hosting a recurring event dedicated to next-generation wind testing. We are already working on the next edition, WindCon 2026, with the aim of expanding the program and further strengthening user involvement.
If you are interested in participating, speaking, or collaborating for the next edition, feel free to contact us.