Yesterday’s Innovation Forum “The New Industrial Revolution” was a whirlwind presentation of all of the changes taking place in the way people design, evaluate, and produce in our society. To say that there are a multitude of changes is almost an understatement. Probably the most important thing to know is the revolution not brewing but is actually happening now.  Here’s a few of the changes that mark this revolution: READ MORE >

If you’ve been passing by the lounges near the Exhibit Hall at AU 2013, you’ve been missing out on easy access to knowledgeable folks, a chance to try out the latest Autodesk software, get some cool giveaways, and even have a bit of fun! Education Lounge and Creativity Studio Stop in and try out Autodesk® SketchBook®, all the flavors of Autodesk® 123D®, Autodesk® TinkerBox™, Pixlr, and more. Look for Andre Davis, Senior Manager of Business Operations and Community Strategy, to help you get started.  Here’s he’s introducing me to Autodesk 123D Creature.  Very cool! Check out the... READ MORE >

Got your attention?  Good, because yesterday’s CAVE keynote address featured 2 of the most creative thinkers today: Angelo Satira, CEO of deviantART, the world’s largest online community for artists and art enthusiasts, and Neil Gaiman, award-winning author of Stardust, American Gods, Sandman, and Coraline. deviantART: Create > inspire > empower > create Angelo Satira founded deviantART, an online community where, in his words, “art meets application” as a way to give creative people, artists whose work would not normally be seen, a place where they would have the courage to ope... READ MORE >

It seems appropriate that Penn and Teller opened this year’s keynote address with a magic trick (making Autodesk’s Jonathan Knowles’ glasses appear inside a box on top of Teller’s head), because what followed was truly magical.  This year’s theme, The Answer Is Outside, dazzled attendees with new perspectives, innovations, and technologies. Jeff Kowalski, Autodesk CTO, set the stage by saying that illiterates will not be those who can’t read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. Our mindsets are just as important as our toolsets. It’s time to start looking outsid... READ MORE >

AU is such a huge event that first-time attendees can get overwhelmed. Thankfully, the Freshman Orientation, which was such a success in its previous 2 years, returned to help newbies get the most from the conference. More than 76% of those who attended this session were first-timers. Thank you, mentors! A hearty thank you to those who signed up to be mentors at each of the tables. They played an important role in making attendees feel welcome by answering questions and getting all of them started on networking with other attendees. READ MORE >