AU isn’t just a conference, it’s also a community—one that helps people share knowledge, adapt to change, and advance industry practice. Where else can you meet 10,000 people just like yourself, wrestling with the real-world challenges of working in design and engineering today? And what better way to connect with the people at Autodesk building the tools you use all the time? Have opinions about what’s new in AutoCAD? Want to share your ideas on the future of Fusion? That feedback drives our product decision making throughout the year. What Autodesk learns from you is just as important as wh... READ MORE >

What are your favorite memories from AUs gone by? Was it sharing a beer with a celebrity like John Cleese? (That happens.) Or just a great moment with colleagues at one of the parties? (That happens a lot.)   Was it an exhibit or installation that influenced your work? (That happens all the time at AU. That’s actually what it’s all about.)   Or was it watching storm troopers wait to pee? READ MORE >

3 days. 700+ classes to choose from. You can’t attend them all. (We tried once. It didn’t work.) So how do you pick your AU classes? How do you focus your experience at the conference? How do you ensure that you’ll learn what you need to learn (and meet who you need to meet) to get where you want to go? This is the AU dilemma. (It’s a good problem to have, but still, it’s a thing.) Rick Ellis shared his take on scheduling, but if you’re looking for more guidance and suggestions, check out this year’s Tailored Experiences. READ MORE >

Now that registration is open for AU, it’s time to select your classes. But with so many to choose from, that can be easier said than done. Rick Ellis feels your pain. A leading CAD trainer, consultant, and member of the AU Advisory Council, he’s been at every AU since 1999, first as an attendee, then as an award-winning speaker. So he knows a thing or 2 about choosing classes. We asked him to share his thoughts. We’ll let Rick take it from here. Selecting the classes you want to take at AU can be a daunting task. With literally hundreds of classes to choose from, you’re not alone if you feel... READ MORE >

There are all the reasons you already know to love AU—like 600+ classes and workshops. Inspiring keynotes and groundbreaking case studies. Unique networking events and great parties. There are plenty of new reasons to love AU, too. Like expert-led tours of the Exhibit Hall, with a floor plan developed using generative design. Tailored Experiences created with the help of our community to aid your exploration. Smaller networking events and social meet-ups for that peaceful, easy feeling (and more ways to connect with like-minded professionals). A self-paced lab for those can’t-stop/won’t-stop ... READ MORE >