September 15–17, 2026 | Las Vegas

 

AU 2026 Call for Proposals

 

Calling all Autodesk experts, thought leaders, and trailblazers. The Call for Proposals for AU 2026: The Design & Make Conference is now open, offering a chance to share insights, showcase innovation, and inspire the global Autodesk community.

 
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Get ready to speak at AU 2026

AU 2026 brings together a global community of nearly 35,000 attendees across the design and make industries—professionals who come ready to learn, apply, and push ideas further. As an AU 2026 speaker, you’ll help set the stage for what’s next, sharing real-world expertise with an engaged audience through multiple session formats and both in-person and digital experiences. Whether you’re showcasing a breakthrough, a workflow, or a hard-won lesson, AU 2026 is where ideas turn into impact.

 

Learn more below about submission timelines, session types, featured topics, and what it means to speak at AU 2026.

 
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Every great AU session starts with the right format

 

AU 2026 session types are designed to meet attendees where they are, from strategic perspective to hands-on skill building. Choosing the right format helps your content land with the right audience, deliver clear takeaways, and create meaningful impact, whether you’re sharing big-picture thinking, practical workflows, or guided technical instruction.

 

Strategy Talk (30 or 60 minutes)

Best for speakers with a point of view, story, or perspective to share. Attendees come to these sessions to understand trends, learn from real-world case studies, and gain insight into how teams and leaders are approaching challenges, decisions, and innovation across industries.

Technical Deep Dive (30 or 60 minutes) 

Ideal for speakers who want to teach specific skills. Attendees expect clear, actionable instruction they can apply immediately, including workflows, processes, configurations, and tips that help them work more efficiently and confidently in Autodesk tools.

Hands-On Labs (90 minutes) 

Designed for immersive, guided learning. Attendees follow along step by step to build skills in real time, making this format best for speakers who want to walk through workflows in depth. Labs are offered with laptops provided or as BYOL (Bring Your Own Laptop) sessions.

 

Key areas of focus

 

Browse the defining industries and topics our community is helping shape across design and make. Across every area, we’re seeing powerful conversations around data, AI, convergence across industries, sustainable impact, and trust in emerging technologies. Use them as a starting point and get ready to bring your unique perspective to AU 2026.

 
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Architecture, Engineering, Construction & Operations

Industry-driven sessions focused on project delivery, collaboration, and applied innovation across the built environment.
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Product Design & Manufacturing

Applied insights from engineering and manufacturing teams solving real design and production challenges.
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Media & Entertainment

Real-world approaches to storytelling, collaboration, and content creation using advanced tools and workflows.
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Autodesk Platform Services (APS)

Platform-driven insights connecting data and intelligent workflows across design, make, and operate.
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Cross-Industry

Shared challenges and emerging opportunities spanning sectors, from digital transformation to AI, sustainability, and trust.
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Take the stage at AU 2026

Speaking at AU 2026 puts your work in front of a global audience in Las Vegas and online, while giving you the chance to connect with peers, industry leaders, and customers from across Autodesk’s ecosystem.

 

As a speaker, you’ll be supported at every step, with access to training resources, peer guidance, and a complimentary event pass for the primary speaker, so you can focus on what you do best and put it on the AU 2026 stage. 

 
 
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Important dates

 

*AU speakers are required to submit the above class materials by the deadline. Non-compliance may impact your eligibility to participate. 

Ready to submit your proposal?

Submit your ideas now to speak at AU 2026.

 
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Questions?

Contact AU Speaker Management