Got a little time to spare the day before AU begins? If so, we want you. If you’ve been to at least one AU event, we need your help at this year’s Freshman Orientation on Monday, December 1 from 5:00 to 6:30. To the uninitiated, AU can be overwhelming: 700 sessions, Innovation Forums, and myriad events—not to mention 10,000 of your new best friends. You, on the other hand, probably arrange your schedule differently than you did your first year. Got any advice up your sleeve? If there are speakers or events you can recommend, or if you have found wisdom in unexpected places, that info is gold t... READ MORE >

Are you using design to create a better world? We want to hear your story. And I mean we really, really want to hear your story. So we’re running a design contest! Tell us about your green or socially conscious design for a chance to win a pass to AU 2014 in Las Vegas, plus lodging and expenses. We’ll pick two winning designs—one product and one building. How to enter the Design-Led Revolution Contest If you’ve already got a design that helps to solve an epic environmental or social problem, you’re almost done. All you need to do is fill out the contest form, where you’ll explain your design a... READ MORE >

Wonderful fact: so many of our customers are heroes of the design-led revolution—using the far-reaching power of design to build a future that is environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. It’s a mission we share, and we’re so passionate about it that we’ve created The Autodesk Foundation to support and promote these efforts. Want to find out more? You’re in luck. The Autodesk Foundation will be an epic destination in the Exhibit Hall at AU this year. Come check out the innovative and inspiring work of our grantees, including high-quality and affordable prosthetics built for amputee... READ MORE >

Did you know that you get a discount of $500 on AU 2014 conference passes purchased between now and October 19? Passes are currently $1,675 each (and $1,175 for students and educators). It's the perfect time to cajole your friends and colleagues into joining you in Las Vegas this year.  Share this video on your blog or favorite social media channels and with business contacts who might be interested in attending, and help us make this AU the best one yet.   You can use this code snippet to embed the video on your website or blog:<iframe width="560" height... READ MORE >

The official AU season kicked off on August 29th in Tokyo.  By all accounts AU Japan was a huge success, with over 1,600 people in attendance. The day began with a flash mob performance, a welcome by Steve Blum, and Amar Hanspal’s deeply engaging keynote, “The Future of How Things are Made.” The Exhibit Hall was buzzing from morning until night, and sessions were packed: standing room only. We were delighted to see our Tokyo attendees so invigorated and excited. AUx Johannesburg is on for today, with a keynote by Jon Pittman, and 6 additional Autodesk speakers throughout the day. Att... READ MORE >