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 >

In 2014, Lola Carbajal was ready for a change. After 16 years working as a structural technician in her native Spain, she knew she wanted to move into architecture. What she didn’t know was how’d she’d make the transition. Researching her options while also interviewing for new roles, she came across Autodesk University. “It seemed like the perfect way to learn about BIM,” she says. A New World Opens What she found at AU blew her away: “I’d never been to any conference before,” she says. “Not even a gathering of 30 people. So to see 10,000 people, it was like sci-fi, like a movie.” What ... READ MORE >

If you’ve been to AU, you know there are a range of session formats, from hands-on labs and instructional demos to industry talks, panels, and roundtables. Each has its appeal, depending on what and how you want to learn. But let’s face it, all of these sessions last 60-90 minutes. They’re a full mental meal. Sometimes, it’s nice to try something a little, well…lighter. That’s why we’ve added something new at AU this year: the Theater. It’s more like a mental tasting menu. The Theater is a dedicated space adjacent to the Hub and the Grand Foyer where we’ll be hosting shorter presentations thr... READ MORE >

Kate Morrical is the digital design manager for Robert Silman Associates, a structural engineering firm with offices in New York; Washington, DC; and Boston. She is also president of AUGI (Autodesk User Group International). Here we ask her 5 questions about AU and the role it has played in her professional development.  How would you describe your career path? My career path has been fairly traditional in some ways, and very nontraditional in others. I entered college as a structural engineering major, and never wavered from that. I also talked my way into some internships at desi... READ MORE >