[caption id="attachment_1677" align="aligncenter" width="778"] AU Advisory Council members, left to right: Kerstin Strom, Al Whitley, Rick Ellis, Kate Morrical, Mike Thomas, Curt Moreno, Rebecca Arsham, Ramy Hanna, Robert Green, Matt Murphy, Alex Lobos (not pictured: Desirée Mackey)[/caption] AU is a global, thriving community. We’re not just saying this—it’s in our DNA. The people who make AU special by showcasing what they do and how they do it are 1 part. The designers, engineers, and architects who learn, connect, and explore with AU are another—whether that’s through AU Las Vegas, events... READ MORE >

Time waits for no one and the CFP submission deadline looms nearer every day. If you’re still thinking about submitting a class proposal for AU Las Vegas 2016, we’re here to give you a nudge—and even steer you in the right direction. We’ve received class proposals spanning a wide variety of industries and practices. AEC, you’re bringing it as always—keep it up. But like any partner, parent, or school principal, we expect great things from everyone. So we’re throwing down a challenge to manufacturing experts and asking for more proposals on a set of key industry topics: Automotive and industr... READ MORE >

We’re almost 2 weeks into the AU Las Vegas 2016 Call for Proposals (CFP) and the entries are rolling in. Well done to all the early birds who’ve already submitted your class proposals—give yourself a pat on the back and go on, eat that chocolate bar you’re hiding in your desk drawer. You deserve it. For those of you who haven’t submitted yet, what are you waiting for? You’ve still got time to make it into our early bird contest—submit your proposals before tomorrow, May 11, at 9 a.m., Pacific time, for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card and other great prizes. Here’s a quick look at how... READ MORE >

You have 23 days left to submit in the AU Las Vegas 2016 Call for Proposals (CFP) and just 7 days if you want to win prizes. AU’s CFP is highly competitive—in fact, we’ve already received a couple hundred proposals. (Great work, eager beavers.) For the best chance of being selected to speak at AU, follow these tips: #1. Read the directions Don't get disqualified on a technicality. Download the CFP Guide for details. #2. Pick a prime topic Want to know what we’re focused on this year? READ MORE >

So you’re ready to speak at AU and position yourself as a thought leader? Great—we can’t wait to read your class proposals. With our community of experts growing stronger each year, the Call for Proposals (CFP) competition can be fierce. Last year we received more than 2,200 proposals. Here are some guidelines to consider before you submit. Choose your topic wisely How? Take the time to review our handy CFP Guide and get familiar with our topic areas. READ MORE >