We’re counting down the minutes to AU 2015 Las Vegas. Here are 21 reasons why: 1. The Makr Shakr cocktail-making robot. (Seriously?)   2. Open Lab 30-minute drop-in mini-sessions. (In, learn, out.) 3. Free breakfast—rise and shine! READ MORE >

Remember when we told you about the Connected Future Innovation Challenge and how AU will be the site of a live pitch-a-palooza, the likes of which have never been seen before? It’s like American Idol, The Voice, and Shark Tank all blended into 1 just for you. The program’s 4 finalists have been chosen and are now hard at work preparing a pitch with Autodesk mentors. The Live Pitch Session will take place at AU on Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 p.m. on the Education Booth stage. Mark your calendar—you won’t want to miss what’s sure to be a lively and enlightening event.  The winner, who wil... READ MORE >

We want you to get the most out of your AU, and have some fun while you’re at it—that’s why the AU 2015 Scavenger Hunt is on. To join the fun, download the free AU 2015 Vegas mobile app where you’ll find the list of tasks for this year’s hunt. Once you get to AU, keep your eye out for signs throughout the conference that match the tasks. As you complete each task, scan the quick response (QR) code to earn your badge. Here’s the really awesome part: each time you earn a badge you’ll be entered to win a free pass to AU 2016. So the more badges you earn, the higher your chance of winning. Th... READ MORE >

In celebration of #GivingTuesday—an international day of giving back—which falls on December 1, we’re offering AU attendees a chance to make a donation to 1 of 2 nonprofit design organizations supported by the Autodesk Foundation. If you didn’t choose to have a donation made on your behalf during registration, or you want to make your own donation, this is your chance to do so on-site at AU.  And here’s the really awesome part: The Autodesk Foundation will match all funds raised through the registration donation drive and the on-site #GivingTuesday campaign. The organizations we’re s... READ MORE >

Some of the sessions we’re offering at AU 2015 filled up so fast, we decided they deserved an encore. Check out these popular classes that earned a repeat session, and sign up now if you missed out the first time round. READ MORE >