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 >

The other people in your office may not be all that interested in the latest cloud technology, whiz-bang mobile application, or strategy for collaborating on BIM data. However, you can bet that there are people at AU who care passionately about the same topic you do. The Birds of a Feather (BoF) sessions are the perfect time to get together and have a great discussion, share your challenges, and brainstorm solutions. BoF sessions run from 7:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 29. Flock together near the Exhibit Hall, where you'll find tables set up for you. Sessions run for an hour each, ... READ MORE >

Over 10,000 13,000 15,000 16,000 21,000 people have already registered for AU Virtual and are viewing classes in over 100 countries. It's simple to register—you can even sign in using your Facebook or Twitter account. And, it's completely free. Join in now! Right now, AU Virtual provides access to over 40 brand-new classes, with many more coming on November 29. Here's just a sample: READ MORE >

We've got a really big show, and we don't want you to miss a thing, so we've put everything into one big AU 2011 Show Guide. Given our commitment to sustainability at Autodesk University, we have chosen to provide everyone with an e-guide that you can download to your computer or mobile device and view there or print just the pages you need. AU 2011 Show Guide (pdf – 9.2MB) Your show guide reveals important information about AU that you will want to know. Learn about special events. Get the SSID so you can access the wireless net. Find out where the receptions and lounges are. Need to put yo... READ MORE >