The first AU International event of 2015 is done and it was a huge success. AU Johannesburg took place on June 18 and was attended by nearly 400 design and engineering professionals who came to explore The Future of Making Things. Jonathan Knowles, Autodesk’s director of strategic initiatives and senior advisor to the CEO and CTO, as well as a respected voice on future trends (his business card says “Explorer”—we love this guy) kicked off the event with a keynote in which he announced that Autodesk is making its software free for African students, teachers, and startups with a turnover of less... READ MORE >

Future makers have fun at the 2015 Kids at Autodesk Day on June 25 in San Francisco.  READ MORE >

After weeks of nail biting and hair tearing, the wait is over. Our industry experts and track managers have selected the class sessions for AU 2015. If you submitted a class proposal, you should have heard from us by now. We want to take a minute to thank each and every 1 of you who put in the time and effort to submit proposals this year. We know how hard you worked and we want you to know how much we appreciate your efforts. Without you, AU just wouldn't be. So thank you, gracias, danke, arigato. You rock. If your proposal wasn't selected this year, don’t be discouraged. We received nearly 2... READ MORE >

It’s official—we’re in the thick it. With just over 150 days left till AU 2015 Las Vegas we’re firing on all cylinders and getting ready to blow the top off this thing for you. Did you know AU has been around for 23 years? (Yep, we’re Gen Y.) While some of you have been with us for years, we thought it might be fun for those of you who are new to AU to take a look back at how it all began and how we got here. Autodesk, Inc. introduced AutoCAD software to the market in 1982, leading the technological revolution from manual drawing to the computer-aided variety. In 1993, the first Autodesk user ... READ MORE >

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know about the cloud. You know cloud-based apps let you work from any computer or device that’s connected to the Internet. You know you can use the cloud to collaborate with anyone, anywhere in the world. You know the cloud gives you access to greater computing power for way less money compared with traditional desktop software. You know all this, because you’re a smart and savvy professional, at the top of your game. But here’s the thing. Knowing all that isn’t worth a dime to you unless you’re using it. So, are you using the cloud?  If you ans... READ MORE >