Now is a good time to start exploring the AU Virtual environment if you think you might like to attend. And while you are there, use this opportunity to vote for your favorite AU 2010 YouTube Contest video (details below). Remember that all AU 2010 Las Vegas attendees are automatically registered for an AU Virtual Premier Pass, which gives them full access to all of this year’s AU Virtual offerings. Others have a choice of registering for an AU Standard Pass for FREE, or an AU Premier Pass for just $139! Try Out the AU Virtual Environment Now, Upgrade Later If you want to try out the AU Virtua... READ MORE >

Maybe I’m just easy to entertain, but I just finished watching this year’s AU YouTube Contest entries (there are eight this year) and they are delightful! The AU community has so many creative and clever people and this contest is a wonderful way to see their talent in action. So, here’s your chance to help make someone’s wish come true… Register for AU Virtual 2010  (the Standard Pass is free and you can upgrade later, no problem!) and then head straight for the AU YouTube Lounge (there’s a prominent sign in the lobby) to vote for your favorite AU YouTube entries. You won’t be disappoi... READ MORE >

The AU 2010 Conference and AU Virtual 2010 are yet to come, but it’s never too early to start thinking about speaking at AU 2011. If you’d like to teach a class next year, the AU Team wants to hear from you. Start thinking now about whether you would like to teach classes for the AU 2011 Conference, for AU Virtual 2011, or both!  Take a  look at the kinds of topics that were selected this year and think about what AU attendees might want to see in next year’s class catalog. And finally… sign up to be notified when the AU 2011 Call for Proposals launches. NOTE: If you have submitt... READ MORE >

Spread the word about your participation in Autodesk University 2010 in Las Vegas and AU Virtual 2010. We’ve created a set of AU 2010 e-badges can be added to your website, blog, or email blasts to colleagues and customers, then linked to the AU 2010 Conference page or the AU Virtual 2010 page. Badges are available in three sizes. You can download any image by right-clicking on it and then selecting "Save Picture As...". If you prefer, you can skip the download and use the HTML code below each image. View and download these badges today! READ MORE >

This year we changed the way you access your class schedule and hotel information. After you register, log in to your AU account and go any AU 2010 conference page. In the left navigation area, after the navigation links (see the area outlined in red below), look for a panel called name’s AU 2010, where name is your name.  For example, Earl’s AU 2010. In that panel is a collection of helpful links that you’ll want to become familiar with: Manage My AU 2010 Classes takes you to your class schedule. Manage My AU Hotel takes you to your hotel reservation request. The rest are the ... READ MORE >