An interplanetary lander to explore the moons of Saturn and Jupiter? AI-generated architectural designs for unusual land parcels in urban Japan? An app that takes design ideas from napkin sketch to BIM in minutes? These projects show what the future of making looks like today. And they were all presented as part of the opening General Session at AU 2018. Featuring Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost and industry leaders from across the worlds of architecture, design, and manufacturing, this year’s General Session provided a transformative view of what’s possible for what we make and how we make it in... READ MORE >

In this era of rapid technological change and the ongoing evolution in the ways we make and build, at least one thing remains constant: the need to continue learning. That’s what the AU learning community is all about. And AU Las Vegas 2018 was another incredible event. If you couldn’t join us in person, missed a certain class, or want to revisit a session, we have good news: more than 700 classes, keynotes, and learning sessions from AU Las Vegas 2018 are now available. And with the new AU web experience, you can do more than just learn. You can also connect with peers and experts, share your... READ MORE >

AU is a community focused on learning. And at AU, learning happens through community. If you’ve been to an AU conference, you know it’s about much more than just attending classes. It’s about developing personal and professional connections with colleagues and seeing how others are solving problems. It’s about allowing insights to emerge from the collective experience of thousands of industry professionals. It’s about coming together to bring the future of making into focus. But each AU conference only lasts for a few days. That’s why we’re launching a new web experience for AU today, one that... READ MORE >

What does “better” mean to you? In how you do your job, how you deliver your projects, and how your industry functions, what’s “better” at the end of the day? Over the past week at AU 2018, we learned how new technologies are creating new opportunities to do better, design better, make better, and build a better future. We learned how we can make better decisions, collaborate better, and share data for greater efficiency. In other words, it was a great week in Vegas. Here are a few highlights. In the opening General Session, Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost and other industry leaders shared a visi... READ MORE >

AU 2018 is finishing strong, with one last day of learning, connecting, and exploring leading into the Farewell Happy Hour. Stay tuned for more about the week’s many highlights and the future of our industries. For now, thank you for being part of the AU learning community, whether you’re in Vegas or catching the live stream from the office. Your knowledge, your perspective, and your commitment to ongoing development make AU a vital resource for our industries during this time of transformation. You are AU! READ MORE >