AU is a place to learn. It’s also a place to get inspired. In the Theater at AU, you can do both. Provocative and high-impact, Theater sessions are 15 minutes or less, and feature presentations on big ideas and important trends from thought leaders and industry mavericks in a relaxed lounge environment. They’re a way to change the channel while you’re at AU, perhaps broaden your focus, and think differently about what you do. The talks are clustered in one-hour programs focused on specific topics. Check out a few of the sessions scheduled for the week: Advances in Generative Design—Learn what’... READ MORE >

The ways we make and build are changing and we adapt by learning. For architects, that’s nothing new. That’s why the AIA requires licensed architects to collect 18 hours of continuing education learning units (LUs) every year to maintain AIA membership. Individual states have additional requirements. For a course to qualify as an official LU, it must be AIA-approved. At AU this year, you can choose from hundreds of AIA-approved classes. From AutoCAD to Revit, from tips and tricks to big ideas about the future of architecture and construction, we have you covered. READ MORE >

What’s the best part of AU? Is it learning from more than 700 sessions including industry talks, expert panels, and hands-on labs? Is it networking with thought leaders, exceptional peers, and Autodesk product managers and executives? Is it getting your hands on the technologies that are reshaping the way we make and build? You don’t have to decide now. You just have to buy your pass and start creating the schedule that’s right for you. Choose among classes, Theater sessions, industry meetups, and even our first-ever escape room experience. Want to save $425 on your Full Conference Pass? You h... READ MORE >

The Expo is an essential part of the AU Las Vegas experience. It’s where you can learn about new technologies, test drive them, see how they’re being used in industry, and talk to the people behind them. Whether you’re interested in new fabrication processes, want to walk through structures built in new ways, or try out a new VR headset to see how immersive technologies can improve design, the Expo is the place to explore, experiment, and see the future of making made real. Buildings and Brackets, Cars and Connected Processes The Expo this year will feature more than 20 installations and inte... READ MORE >

Are you a developer looking to expand your skills? Do you want to learn more about using Autodesk software APIs to help your company or your customers become more efficient through design automation, data management, or improved collaboration? Are you building on the Forge platform to customize digital tools for your team or offer services and plugins to smooth industry workflows and enable new collaborations? If so, you’ll find plenty of classes, meetups, and networking events at AU Las Vegas 2018 just for you, including a Monday preconference dedicated to Forge. READ MORE >