Attending AU Las Vegas for the first time can be daunting. What should you bring? How do you know where to go? How do you meet people? What if you find out a class you signed up for isn’t for you? To answer these and other questions, we asked AU veterans to give us their best advice for AU freshmen. Here’s what they have to say. Let’s start with the basics. AU veteran Caroline Paula Johnston says, “Don’t miss the train, buy your ticket now!” (She’s right—plus, if you purchase your pass before October 18, you’ll save $300.) @autodesku don’t miss any of your early morning alarm calls! READ MORE >

December is just around the corner—have you signed up for your AU 2015 Las Vegas classes yet? While you’re busy filling your AU schedule, be sure to check out Exploring Your Design Information with Machine Learning Using the Design Graph,  an exciting session led by Autodesk’s Senior Director of Emerging Products and Technology Mike Haley.  This instructional demo will look at a groundbreaking Autodesk technology. Design Graph uses sophisticated machine learning techniques to analyze 3D design information and discover patterns in data, enabling us to quickly find the best possible so... READ MORE >

Photo by Bert Johnson That’s right, folks. We are so excited to announce that Roman Mars, creator and host of our favorite design and architecture podcast 99% Invisible and co-founder of Radiotopia, will be emceeing all 3 of this year’s Innovation Forums. Roman’s iTunes Top 20 podcast averages 3 million monthly downloads. He was among Fast Company’s 100 Most Creative People in 2013. And he’s the highest funded journalist in Kickstarter history. We think it's safe to say he’s kind of a design rock star. READ MORE >

We are 1 month into registration for AU 2015 Las Vegas and we just passed 5,000 registered attendees! And that number is increasing by the minute. We thought it would be fun to take a peek at exactly who you’ll be rubbing shoulders with this year. So far we’ve got a healthy mix of newbies, old-timers, construction folks, manufacturers, gamers, AU super fans, and more. Here’s a look at #AU2015 Las Vegas by the numbers:   Pro tip: If you’re in the 35% be sure to go to Freshman Orientation to get the inside scoop and a preview of what’s in store. Plus, you can meet and mingle with other fi... READ MORE >

AU is big on connections—great networking is a hallmark of the AU experience, and we love that. We also love that today’s design and engineering practices are deeply collaborative and increasingly connected. That’s true whether we’re talking BIM for construction or Connected Product Development. Beyond that, there’s the exciting reality of connected products—all those compelling consumer products that connect with other devices, collect and stream data, and so much more. You’re probably familiar with this idea as part the Internet of Things (IoT). Or let’s see, oh yes, maybe you’re not a stran... READ MORE >