If you’re a CAD user who’s been to AU recently, you’ve probably heard about Sam Lucido. Sam is a CAD expert with over 25 years of experience and expertise in CAD standards, tools, and productivity. In addition to being an Autodesk Expert Elite member and 1 of AU’s top-rated speakers for several years running, he’s also an Autodesk Knowledge Network (AKN) power-contributor with 65 screencasts and 12 articles to his name. Sam has also published 10 articles in AUGIWorld Magazine, and is the creator of CADproTips.com where he dishes out CAD tips and tricks all year round. The energy and char... READ MORE >

AU is right around the corner, and we need your help. To kick off this year’s AU Leadership Forum, we’re asking Autodesk users everywhere a question: What does the future of work mean to you? Will you take a few minutes to answer? It’s fun and easy to do—just turn your phone on yourself and record a short video telling us your thoughts. Then upload your video for a chance to win some awesome prizes, including a full pass to AU. We’ll be sharing some of the videos during the AU Leadership Forum on November 14, 2016, so don’t think you’re having a 1-sided conversation. Learn more about the... READ MORE >

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 >