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 >

Inclusion is an important topic for us at AU. We work hard to support greater diversity both in our own ranks as well as in the industries we serve. Check out a few of this year’s sessions and networking events planned with this in mind. Inspiring the Next Generation: The Future of Women in Technology—This industry talk brings together leaders from across the IT spectrum to talk about the role of women in high tech, the unique perspective they bring, and how to be an agent of change to bring greater parity. READ MORE >

It’s one thing to learn about infrastructure (and how to make it). It’s another thing to learn about it while you’re actually standing on and in the infrastructure. This year you can do both at AU Las Vegas. That’s right, people: we’re offering a field trip to the Hoover Dam on Monday afternoon before AU starts. In case you skipped that day in your college engineering class, the Hoover Dam is one of the greatest engineering feats of its age. READ MORE >

It was May. AU passes went on sale. Things were balmy. October 16 seemed like a far-off moment. You had every intention of getting the early-bird discount for your AU passes, but not yet. Not yet. So you waited. June and July came. Summer. Not even close to October. Hot now. Things to do, vacations to take. We get it. You waited some more. Then on August 9 it got real. Not only could you get your AU passes at the early-bird discount, but registration was open. You could register for classes and set your schedule. But you waited. September came and went. And still you didn’t purchase your ... READ MORE >