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 >

You know the AU Las Vegas 2016 Call for Proposals (CFP) is open, right? But did you hear about the early bird contest we’re holding this year? We’re so excited to get our hot little hands on your proposals (seriously, we’re chomping at the bit over here) that we’re entering everyone who submits a proposal before Wednesday, May 11, at 9 a.m., Pacific time, into a drawing for a chance to win early bird prizes—$100 Amazon gift card, VIP tour of the Autodesk Gallery (if you’re in San Francisco), and some AU swag. Everybody loves free stuff, right? So get a move on. Ándale. Chop-chop. Get those pr... READ MORE >

Everybody loves a winner. After 4 weeks of grueling head to head competition, 1 team stands alone atop AU’s Tournament of Topics. Unbeatable from the outset? Maybe so. This year’s winner out-performed every challenger with smothering defense, formidable offense, and a devoted fan base. Congratulations, Simulation! On the road to the top, Simulation took down Game Design, Process Planning and Factory Layout, Sustainable Design, 3D Printing, and—in the final epic battle—Design Visualization to win with 67% of your votes. The AEC Division champion got off to a slow start but put up a great fi... READ MORE >