The classes and highly popular hands-on learning labs at AU are always one of the most important reasons to attend the conference. They offer a level of quality that you often don’t find at other professional events.  If you haven’t been to AU before, just ask someone who’s been there.  You can easily connect with them on AU Online via any of the AU social networking links. But if you're also looking for immediate, tangible benefits that can prove your value to your company, advance your career, or help you land that next job, consider some of these other conference offerings: READ MORE >

Want to meet up at AU with fellow compatriots?  Want to share ideas with other educators who will be attending? How about connecting with like-minded users of Revit®, AutoCAD®, Maya®, or Robot™?  Do you want to get going on the discussion before you present your class? Have you always wanted to meet those folks who read your blog? Check out the Groupshare link on the AU 2009 Event site.  This is a great way to: Make connections before the conference. Set up gatherings during the event. Continue these new relationships long after you return to the office. Some of ... READ MORE >

If you’re looking to really give your professional skills a boost, then consider signing up for one of this year’s PowerTracks. Classes within each PowerTrack cover either related progressive topics, industry processes, or common user methodologies, and many of them are taught by some of AU’s highest-rated instructors. Besides some of the old favorites, AU 2009 is offering two new PowerTracks: CAD Management, which covers the typical "problem areas" that CAD managers must deal with everyday. Transportation, which focuses on the different phases of transportation projects beyond "field... READ MORE >

Here’s your chance to win one of three (3) AU 2009 Las Vegas 3-Day, All-Inclusive Passes, each worth US$2,395 (regular rate). The All-Inclusive Pass includes conference, classes and hands-on labs, hotel, meals, and social events. How to Enter To enter, all you have to do is create and upload a “video response” to the YouTube video “Reasons to Attend Autodesk University”. In your video, tell us why you want to attend AU 2009 in Las Vegas. How Winners Will Be Selected On October 12, 2009, the five (5) most-viewed video responses will be posted to AU's Facebook Fan Page. AU Facebook ... READ MORE >

The first week of AU 2009 registration began with an enthusiastic bang!  More than 1700 AU Online members registered, the majority of those in the first 3 days. Outside the USA, attendees from 24 countries have registered so far, with Canada, Australia, Germany, and the UK making up the bulk of international registrations. So, if you haven’t registered yet, now is the time. General registration just opened. Here are the top 3 reasons to register early: Get the Best Class Selection – With more than 640 multi-level classes and labs organized in 21 discipline-specific tracks, you h... READ MORE >