Time to finalize your Autodesk University 2016 schedule

With just over 2 weeks to go until AU Las Vegas, it’s time to get your ducks in a row. By now you’ve registered, you’ve booked your flight and hotel, and you’ve probably spent hours browsing the class catalog to curate your dream curriculum. If you’re still struggling with your schedule, try taking AU Advisory Council member Mike Thomas’s advice on picking 15 classes out of 650. Seats are available in many classes but don’t wait too long to decide. Remember, if a class you really want to take is full, you can keep an eye on it by adding it to your favorites. If space opens up, you can always switch sessions at the event. Here are a few other things you don’t want to miss at AU 2016: AU Orientation It’s not just for newbies—AU Orientation on Monday, November 14, 5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m., is a great way to jumpstart your AU and get the inside scoop on this year’s highlights. Be sure to join us afterwards in The Hub for the Welcome Reception, a chance for drinks, light snacks, games, and some mingling with your fellow attendees. Monday, November 14, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m. AU Keynotes We’ve got an inspiring keynote for you each day of the conference, so make sure you catch all 3. Be among the first to hear big announcements and big ideas from top Autodesk executives, and hear from Autodesk customers who are driving change and breaking ground all over the world.

• Opening Keynote - Carl Bass and Jeff Kowalski share their thoughts on some of the most important emerging trends and technologies. Tuesday, November 15, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

• Product Innovation Keynote - Amar Hanspal hosts a firsthand look at some of the latest and greatest products and platforms. Wednesday, November 16, 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

• Closing Keynote - Andrew Anagnost brings it home as only he can, talking about driving change through innovation. Plus, we’ve got a surprise guest you won’t want to miss. Thursday, November 17, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.

Standout sessions Seats are still available in great classes like these—sign up now to save your place: PL20771 - Looking into the Crystal Ball: The Future of PDM at Autodesk If you’re designing and manufacturing products, data management is key. Learn about the future of product data management (PDM), and master new Vault strategies. GEN21261 - Get Powered Up: How to Implement AutoCAD Electrical Need to power up your AutoCAD Electrical blocks, paths, and directories? Learn how to boost workflows by understanding your environment, initiating default directories, and more. PD21691 - Funding Your Hardware Startup Turning a hardware startup into a successful business requires more than funding—you need knowledge, vision, and a plan. Learn about your options and how to succeed. MP21458 - Choosing Your Supplier: Local and Offshore When it comes to product manufacturing, choosing the right partners and suppliers can make or break your business. Learn how to vet, compare, and engage suppliers—before your first run. SIM21009-R - Electronics Cooling Simulation Roundtable How does thermal management fit your ECAD or MCAD design process? Join this roundtable to learn how simulation is evolving, and give us your insights into how we can make it better. PL21304 - Smart Workflow: Adding Business Logic to Your Fusion Lifecycle Workflows with Scripting Join Autodesk experts and learn how to analyze existing processes to find and fix pain points, streamline Fusion PLM processes, and infuse them with business logic using workflow-executed scripting. PD21971 - Designing for the Circular Economy with Fusion 360 Go green—learn how to implement a cyclical material workflow using Fusion 360, and reap the environmental and economic advantages of a circular economy.