We’re just winding down from a second day of learning and connecting at AU 2018. Classes, meetups, and the Expo continued to expand our minds. The Architecture, Engineering, and Construction Keynote brought the future of building into greater focus as well as big news about Autodesk’s new partnership with Unity that will simplify the transfer of your models into VR. In the Product Design & Manufacturing Keynote, we learned about new features in Inventor and the generative design capabilities already available in Fusion 360. And competitors killed it in the Rock the Stadium Design Slam... READ MORE >

AU Las Vegas 2018 is off to an amazing start with a record 11,000+ registered. In the opening General Session, we learned how automation can help us not only make more meaningful things, but also do more meaningful work. We saw incredible projects from the worlds of manufacturing, architecture, and engineering showcased on the Expo floor. We connected with colleagues and Autodesk leaders in the Community Quads. And our minds were opened by more than 200 learning sessions and meetups. And now we’re resting so we can do it all again tomorrow. READ MORE >

Can’t make it to Vegas this year for AU? You can still build your skills, advance your practice, and get new perspectives on your industry by tuning in to the AU live stream. Catch the opening General Session on Tuesday as well as Wednesday's Architecture, Engineering, & Construction Keynote and Product Design & Manufacturing Keynote, plus select classes all week. Streaming starts Tuesday, November 13. Check out the live stream schedule now. Find the content that matters most to you and put it on your calendar. READ MORE >

After multiple lander missions to Mars, the evidence is clear: there’s little or no chance of native life there. But the more we learn about the planet, the more possible it becomes to build a habitable environment there for humans. What will it look like? How will it function? And what will the experience be like for residents? That’s what HP set out to discover through their Mars Home Planet program, powered by NVIDIA. Sean Young of HP and Allen Bourgoyne of NVIDIA will be leading a lunch & learn in the Theater at AU to share what they’ve achieved and how they’ve made it happen. Join us ... READ MORE >

AU is just around the corner. As you make your final preparations, here are some things to keep in mind. Schedule your week in advance—Registering for AU is just the first step. Make sure you add classes to your schedule, as well as meetups, lunch & learns, Theater sessions, and other activities. Figure out what matters to you most and make sure you get what you’re going for.  Shake things up—While you may have specific interests and professional goals you’re focused on, AU is also a great place to expand your horizons. Make sure you save some time to wander and learn in the Expo or s... READ MORE >