It’s time to choose your classes, buy your passes, and schedule your week of learning for AU Las Vegas 2018. Registration is now open. Join more than 10,000 professionals from the worlds of AEC, design & manufacturing, and media & entertainment for 4 days of learning and connecting. Choose from 700+ sessions including preconferences, activities, industry talks, hands-on labs, and expert panels. Take advantage of dozens of meet-ups and networking events where you can build your professional network, gather insights from colleagues in your field, and share your knowledge. And sit in... READ MORE >

What does the future of construction look like? How will processes and practices for building change as digital tools and intelligent automation make things more dynamic, collaborative, and efficient? The Connect & Construct Summit at AU 2018 is the place to find out. With industry-focused classes, workshops, and keynotes, it’s a full day of learning and networking with people leading the way into the future. And it happens Monday, November 12, in the lead-up to AU Las Vegas 2018. Building Made Better What do you need to learn to move your business forward? How can you use data through ev... READ MORE >

Our favorite CNC YouTuber, John Saunders of Saunders Machine Works, seems to be everywhere these days. He was recently featured in a New York Times story about the complex calculus small manufacturers face when they choose a location for their operations. It’s not always what you might expect: while real estate can be cheaper in rural areas, labor costs often aren’t, and access to infrastructure can hamper growth. And since 94% of all manufacturers in the United States are considered small, with 100 employees or less, it’s an issue that affects the entire industry. READ MORE >

AU 2018 is still a few months away, but with class selections announced and registration opening on August 8, it’s time to start thinking about the learning that lies ahead. What new skills and workflows will help you move ahead in your job? What big-picture perspectives can help you orient yourself and plan the next step in your career? How is your industry changing, and what technologies do you need to master to stay relevant? What classes will help you build on what you learned last year? What communities do you want to connect with better? These are the questions to keep in mind as you con... READ MORE >

And here we are—another year, another incredible batch of class proposals submitted for AU Las Vegas. The community voted and our partners, collaborators, and internal teams provided their input. And now the decisions have been made. These are not easy decisions, mind you. There were more than 2,200 proposals submitted, and we have room for fewer than 700 classes at the event. Far more amazing class ideas came in than we can fit into the 3 days. Notifications have gone out to those whose classes have been selected. Congratulations—we look forward to you having you as part of this year’s event. READ MORE >