2018? It’s over. Done. History. 2019 is just getting started. And it brings new possibilities—not only for what we make, but how we make it. These emerging technologies and approaches mean new roles for the people who make our built world—people like you, most likely. And it’s a good thing, because our greatest era of challenge and change still lies ahead. A growing global population, accelerating urbanization, and an ever-larger middle class mean that we can’t continue creating and building in the ways we have in the past. We need to find ways to make more and build better while reducing our ... READ MORE >

Well, what do you know? Another year of making, learning, and moving forward together draws to a close. For us here at AU, it’s been a year of growth. The best and biggest AU Las Vegas ever. The continued development of the AU International program. And of course the launch of the new AU web experience that enables the AU community to connect all year long. We couldn’t do it without you, the AU community. You are AU. So as we celebrate the blessings of the holiday season, we just want to say thanks for being part of it. Thanks for adding your voice and your insight. For engaging with your coll... READ MORE >

Many things make AU the incredible event it is, but certainly near the top of that list are the AU speakers themselves—the users, experts, innovators, and (yes) Autodeskers who share their knowledge, demonstrate new workflows, and move industry practice forward. Simply put, without our speakers, there would be no AU. More than 850 speakers and co-speakers led sessions at AU 2018, each with unique insights and knowledge to offer, and attendees filled out nearly 13,000 class surveys over the course of the week. After accounting for factors like attendance and class format, we’re now ready to ann... READ MORE >

An interplanetary lander to explore the moons of Saturn and Jupiter? AI-generated architectural designs for unusual land parcels in urban Japan? An app that takes design ideas from napkin sketch to BIM in minutes? These projects show what the future of making looks like today. And they were all presented as part of the opening General Session at AU 2018. Featuring Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost and industry leaders from across the worlds of architecture, design, and manufacturing, this year’s General Session provided a transformative view of what’s possible for what we make and how we make it in... READ MORE >

In this era of rapid technological change and the ongoing evolution in the ways we make and build, at least one thing remains constant: the need to continue learning. That’s what the AU learning community is all about. And AU Las Vegas 2018 was another incredible event. If you couldn’t join us in person, missed a certain class, or want to revisit a session, we have good news: more than 700 classes, keynotes, and learning sessions from AU Las Vegas 2018 are now available. And with the new AU web experience, you can do more than just learn. You can also connect with peers and experts, share your... READ MORE >