For a small group of people at Autodesk, Autodesk University (AU) is a year-round project. As the Content Manager for AU, I am part of this group, and one of the most difficult parts of my job is now coming to an end. Every year, after we contact everyone who submits a proposal, my in-box gets flooded both with emails from speakers thanking me and with emails from many people whose sessions did not get accepted. This year, because of the record number of submissions (2,388) from a record number of potential presenters (1,118), the number of submissions we were unable to accommodate was signifi... READ MORE >

Looking to seriously sharpen your Autodesk product skills? Ready to optimize your company's processes and workflow? Then AU 2011 PowerTracks are just the ticket. This year, you can choose from more PowerTracks in more disciplines. PowerTracks feature a special selection of advanced classes with a particular focus. When you sign up for a PowerTrack, you get the chance to dive deeply into an application or topic. We sequence the classes to build on each other so you gain more and more knowledge throughout the conference. Here are some examples: The Building Design Suites PowerTrack brings you up... READ MORE >

The AU 2011 Call for Proposals is now closed. Starting Monday, May 9, a team of nearly 200 industry experts and track managers began pouring over the class proposals. We are excited to see proposals from over 700 veteran AU speakers. We're also pleasantly surprised that 300 additional Autodesk® product users are willing to step up to the microphone and contribute to AU. "New blood" keeps AU fresh—we try to have about 20 percent new speakers every year. A few more fun stats: 2,250 total proposals submitted 1,043 professionals, representing 647 companies, proposed at least one class Proposals a... READ MORE >

Are you a CAD, BIM, or Engineering manager? If so, you know how lonely it can be sometimes. The upcoming Design Technology Manager’s Conference (DTMC) will give you a chance to trade “war stories” and learn from others just like you. Last year's conference brought together over 300 managers, who spent the day teaching each other tips, tricks, and strategies for managing people, processes, and technology. We've got plans to make this year’s DTMC even bigger and better. A Chance to Be with and Learn from Others Like You At a recent web briefing, DTMC 2010 instructor Robert Green said that mos... READ MORE >

Join us on the web Tuesday, April 19, 2011 from 11:00 a.m.–12:00 noon (Pacific Daylight Time) for a look back at the 2010 Design Technology Management Conference and to talk about plans for the 2011 Design Technology Management Conference (DTMC). Your host is Rich Uphus, Design Technology Management Conference program manager. Guests include Robert Green and Joseph Joseph, Design Technology Management Conference 2010 instructors, Joseph Wurcher, AU program manager, and you. READ MORE >