“Hi, my name is Frank, and I’m an introvert.” [crowd response] “Hi, Frank!” Okay there’s no real support group for introverts that I know of (not that we’d get together for it anyway), but it is a personality trait shared by a large percentage of the population. I started to research the numbers, and the best I can say is, it’s probably less than half. For those of you who are not blessed with our condition, it doesn’t mean we’re antisocial, awkward, or shy. In a nutshell, it means that we don’t draw our energy from other people like extroverts do. We draw it from within. Given that, forced ... READ MORE >

The hottest piece of swag at AU this year will not be an Autodesk backpack (as awesome as they are). It will be your own one-of-a-kind portable speaker that you have designed and fabricated yourself on Tuesday at the conference. That’s right, we have a new program at AU this year called the Product Innovation Platform. READ MORE >

Your feedback is loud and clear: you want more networking opportunities when you attend AU. Well, we hear you—and this year, you’ll have plenty to choose from. We’re offering a series of meetups that are just plain fun. Get to know your peers over games, trivia contests, puzzles, and photo scavenger hunts that will test your wits and tease your brain. When it comes to professional networking at AU this year, it’s game on, people. Giant Jenga – If you spend your days building and making things, it might be cathartic to spend an hour or 2 taking something apart. Giant Jenga is just what it s... READ MORE >

You already know that AU 2017 is fast approaching—we’re looking forward to seeing you November 14-16 at the Venetian in Las Vegas. What you may not know is that Forge DevCon is joining forces with AU this year, so you can conveniently attend both events.  Forge DevCon is taking place at the Venetian, November 13-14. And if you attend both AU and Forge DevCon, it’s a scorching good deal. What Is Forge DevCon? You’ve likely noticed that Autodesk products include a large number of web-based SaaS offerings these days, such as Fusion 360 and BIM 360. READ MORE >

AU is all about helping you get better at what you do. But that doesn’t mean you’re the only one who benefits. The things you learn, the experiences you have, and the people you meet can make a difference for your whole company. Sending you to AU is an investment that can pay off for your team in the form of sharable knowledge, new skills, and valuable contacts all year long. How should you make the case to your company to get them to pick up the tab? Try these on for size: Influence projects and initiatives for your firm—There are 700+ sessions at AU every year. Whether you work in AEC, des... READ MORE >