We have a winner! Everyone who signed up for the AU Virtual Premier pass by November 13, 2009 was entered in a drawing for an all-inclusive conference pass including accommodations to AU 2009 or AU 2010 in Las Vegas—winner’s choice. Congratulations to the lucky winner: Frederick Regala with Ratcliff Architects out of Emeryville, California. It’s not too late to sign up for AU Virtual, the web-based learning event that originates at AU 2009. Learn more about the free and low-cost ways you can upgrade your job skills, learn about future trends, and interact with valuable contacts—all from the... READ MORE >

If you love Hollywood films, we have a very special treat for AU attendees this year. As many of you know, Autodesk plays a significant role in supporting our entertainment customers who create the stunning visual effects in the movies and games we all enjoy. We have a very special presentation this year: Academy® Award-winning producer Jon Landau from Lightstorm Entertainment will join us. Jon partnered with James Cameron to produce Titanic, one of the most successful films of all time. The Academy-award winning film still holds the box office record of $1.8 billion and broke new ground in ... READ MORE >

Have you ever wanted to meet with some of the top AU speakers to get answers to professional questions that are on your mind? This year, you’ll have the chance. As a PowerTrack attendee, you will have a unique opportunity to meet with some of the PowerTrack speakers at the end of the day. Each PowerTrack will have an unplugged session Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 6:30 p.m.–7:15 p.m. Although these meetings will not have a specific agenda, attendees will be able to ask questions related to that day’s content. The day’s speakers will have their laptop computers and will be prepared to... READ MORE >

This production copy of the AU 2009 Show Guide (pdf - 7.6Mb) may be lacking covers but all the important information is there. Have a look and get a good head start on planning your time at AU. At registration check-in, all AU attendees will receive a nicely-bound copy of the show guide with the same content...and the covers. --sandy READ MORE >

The final list of AU 2009 classes that are qualified through the American Institute of Architects (AIA) for continuing education credits (CEUs and/or Health, Safety, and Welfare (HSW) credits is now available on the AU Event website. To receive AIA credits: READ MORE >