What takes place in a very full room, with standing room only, and lots of excited AU novices?  It’s the first ever AU Freshman Orientation. Hosted by Lynn Allen, the orientation was designed to help first-timers (and even some veterans) get the most out of AU 2012. The session featured instant polling using Twitter via the attendees mobile devices—an AU first! READ MORE >

Have I got your attention? The AU Leadership Forum’s (AULF) General Session certainly caught mine. Thought-provoking presentations by Autodesk VPs Callan Carpenter, Brian Mathews, and Jon Pittman on strategy, tech trends, and the interplay of innovation and strategy really set the tone for today’s AULF executive panel and breakout sessions. READ MORE >

There’s always a lot of necessary last-minute preparation going on behind the scenes before AU begins, and this year is no exception. Rooms are being set up, signs placed, computers and printers connected, and introductory announcements are being recorded. A few early birds are wandering around getting the lay of the land. Meanwhile, many speakers are rehearsing their presentations. But even as all these preparations are being completed, many technology and business leaders representing a variety of industries have joined over 100 Autodesk executives at the Venetian in Las Vegas today to atten... READ MORE >

AU 2011 gets underway tonight with the AU Leadership Forum. I know that many of you are curious about the numbers. The short version is that AU 2011 is bigger, better, and more well-attended than last year. Without further ado and with apologies to Harper's Index, here are some preliminary numbers for AU 2011: READ MORE >

All of AU in your pocket—or at least on your tablet! Bring your mobile devices with you to AU for easy access to AU schedules, maps, networking, and surveys. Bookmark the AU 2011 Mobile site now. Note: Internet access is required to use the AU Mobile site. Free wi-fi will be available in the conference center outside the classrooms. The conference SSID, which is case-sensitive, is AU2011. The AU Mobile site, designed to be viewed on a mobile device, provides an easy way to view and manage your schedule. You can find classes by track and time, or search for a favorite instructor. If a class i... READ MORE >