They’re aware and adaptable, they can evaluate their own work, and they learn on the job. READ MORE >

It’s where you’ll start your AU week and also where you’ll end it. It’s a place you’ll go to meet with colleagues, a place you’ll go to party, and a place you can go to just relax. Maybe you’ll even play a game or 2 of corn hole there. It’s the Hub, and if you’re headed to AU, it’s an important place to know about. It’s on Level 2, the main floor for all the big social events. As the name indicates, it’s sort of the center of the AU wheel, a place you’ll return to for various reasons (or any time you feel like it). What’s happening in the Hub?   Orientation Tours—Learn your way aro... READ MORE >

If you haven’t heard, the Theater is something new at AU this year. Just around the corner from the Hub, it’s the place to catch dynamic 15-minute presentations from thought leaders during the AU week. Theater presentations will offer some sweet visuals, and they’re grouped by topic, so you can catch related presentations when you stop in. Join us in the Theater on Tuesday, November 14, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. for these 3 presentations related to Design for Sustainability and how to make your manufacturing or construction project better for the planet: Bartłomiej Gaczorek, Chief Design... READ MORE >

The cloud. You hear people talk about it. You even hear people make jokes about it. READ MORE >

AU officially starts on Tuesday, November 14, but the truth is that by the time people sit down in their first classes on Tuesday morning, the learning has already been in full swing for a day. That’s because a number of preconference events take place on Monday, November 13. Each one is focused on a skill set or industry, giving attendees a chance to share knowledge, build know-how specific to their field, and network with professionals like themselves. Preconference events are an important way to make your AU even more valuable.   What sorts of events are available on Monday? We thoug... READ MORE >