AU 2025 | September 16–18

 

Exec Summit at AU 2025:
The Design & Make Conference

 
 
 
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For leaders building the future–an exclusive, invitation-only experience

 

At Exec Summit at AU 2025: The Design & Make Conference, top executives, entrepreneurs, innovators, and business leaders unite to connect, network, and tackle the most pressing issues facing our industries today, and to shape bold solutions for tomorrow. 

 

Engage in interactive workshops, hear directly from forward-thinking customers, and gain insights from visionary speakers. Leave inspired, equipped, and connected to lead your organization into what’s next. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
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Accelerate Growth. Inspire Innovation. Lead the Future. 

 

Gain Clarity 

Step beyond the day-to-day and explore how forward-thinking organizations are building more resilient, sustainable, and adaptive businesses. Through candid conversations and real-world case studies, uncover strategies that drive lasting impact.  

Engage Intentionally 

Forge powerful connections through curated sessions designed for C-level leaders. Participate in immersive workshops that challenge conventional thinking and spark collaboration. Whether you're tackling your toughest business challenges or exploring new opportunities, you'll leave with actionable insights and trusted peer connections.  

Discover What’s Next  

Be inspired by our visionary keynote and gain unfiltered access to Autodesk’s executive team as they share bold perspectives on what’s coming next. Dive into executive panels featuring customer leaders who are driving change. This is where today’s most urgent questions meet tomorrow’s solutions. 

 

Featured sessions

 

Visionary Voices 

Featuring focused and energizing talks from influential industry leaders, these powerful sessions are designed to challenge assumptions, spark new thinking, and offer bold perspectives on the forces reshaping our industries. Walk away with fresh insights and practical takeaways to drive innovation and sustainable growth across your organization. 

Executive Workshop 

Participants engage in thought-provoking discussions where they connect with industry peers, share battle-tested insights, and absorb diverse perspectives that challenge conventional thinking. These sessions cultivate a collaborative ecosystem where innovative ideas flourish and practical strategies for navigating workplace evolution, industry transformation, and global shifts take root. Participants leave with clear insights and actionable plans to drive meaningful growth and lasting impact in their organizations.

Industry Perspectives 

In this candid exchange, pioneering executives pull back the curtain on tomorrow’s business landscape. Here, you’ll get a glimpse into how decision-makers are redefining success amid unprecedented market turbulence, offering you transformative perspectives you can deploy immediately within your own organization. 

Ask Me Anything with the Autodesk Leadership Team 

Andrew Anagnost steps into the spotlight for an unscripted dialogue, backed by the Autodesk Leadership Team positioned throughout the audience. This unfiltered access breaks down the barriers between you and Autodesk’s decision-makers, creating a dynamic forum where your pressing questions about roadmaps, innovations, and more receive authentic, real-time responses from those charting the company’s future.

 
 
"Loved the lunch format and engagement of Autodesk execs."

CIO, GHD

"The Exec Summit did facilitate some great conversations and networking opportunities."

Vice President, BAM

"This was a fantastic event. Probably the best AU Exec Summit I have attended. I am looking forward to next year.

CIO, Rodgers Builders, Inc.

"A successful event at AU!"

COO, Amstien + Walthert Holding

 

Questions about the event?

 

Email au.execsummit@autodeskuniversity.com for anything registration related.
Email executive.events@autodesk.com for all other questions.