If you’ve ever been to AU, you know that, along with Autodesk, Inc. and the Autodesk Foundation, we support entrepreneurs and innovators who are using the power of design to overcome social and environmental challenges around the world. Alan Spybey of the nonprofit KickStart International is a shining example of just this kind of person, doing the best kind of work. (He also happens to be speaking at AU Las Vegas this year.) As the Director of Product Intelligence and Development for KickStart, Spybey and his team are helping small-scale farmers in sub-Saharan Africa raise themselves out of p... READ MORE >

With just over a month left until we kick off AU Las Vegas, it’s time to get your ducks in a row—starting with setting your schedule. We know choosing from 650+ sessions can be hard work. (If you’re still struggling, read this.) To make your life easier, here are some great new classes we know you won't want to miss. Check them out and don't forget to register, so you can save your spot before all the seats are taken. BU21713: Revolutionary Change in an Evolutionary Culture: A Case Study of BIM for Ananda Dev This AIA approved class will look at how Ananda Development, Ltd. implemented a BIM... READ MORE >

AU is many things: software users conference, online learning hub, and perhaps best of all, thriving global community. Each year, 10,000 of us gather in Las Vegas to share ideas, hone our skills, and fill up on inspiration. Another 15,000 designers, engineers, and makers participate in AU events around the world. This global knowledge-sharing is, of course, invaluable. But the connections you make while you’re at AU are equally important—after all, your ongoing conversations and relationships with others who are solving the same challenges as you will keep you thinking, learning, and growing ... READ MORE >

As designers, engineers, and makers, being able to learn new skills and adapt to changing workflows and new trends is critical. In many instances, that just doesn’t happen without IT and CAD managers, colleagues, and peers who help highlight new implementations and shifting industry practices. (Really, give them a hand. You know who they are.) The need to learn new skills and connect with expert peers is what drives AU. But learning how to learn, or how to train and teach, is something in and of itself. That’s why Learning and Development Practice is a key area of focus at AU this year—from a... READ MORE >

There are tons of great reasons to come to AU—keeping up with the evolution of industry practice, absorbing thought leadership, getting your annual AUGI party pint glass. But don’t forget AU is also a good place for professional accreditation. And it goes beyond Autodesk Certification. Licensed architects need to collect a certain number of continuing education Learning Units (LUs) every year to maintain their state license as well as their AIA membership. READ MORE >