Welcome to the AU 2026 Expo
The AU Expo is where ideas become experiences you can see, touch, explore, and be part of. Across the Expo floor, you can step inside the story of an architectural icon, see the concept-to-production process in action, discover what the next generation of innovators is building, and connect with the people shaping the future of Design and Make. Here are some of the experiences to add to your Expo list at AU 2026.
Discover what’s next with Autodesk
At the heart of AU Expo, you’ll find the One Autodesk Experience. Meet Autodesk experts, product managers, and industry leaders. Experience live product demos, discover the latest innovations in AI and Autodesk Research, and see what’s next for the industries shaping our world. You can also connect with Autodesk Communities, engage with hands-on experiences, and collaborate with peers who share your passions.
Step inside the story of Fallingwater
Experience one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s most celebrated works in an entirely new way. An immersive Fallingwater exhibition brings the UNESCO World Heritage Site to life through historic artifacts, interactive digital experiences, and a digital model that reveals how the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy, CASE Technologies, and Autodesk are using reality capture, connected data, and digital twin technology to better understand and care for this extraordinary place.
Kick of the experience with the premiere of a new documentary short, offering an intimate, cinematic look at Fallingwater and the people, craft, technology, and collaboration behind its ongoing preservation. The film will screen throughout AU within the exhibition and will also open a special live conversation on Tuesday, September 15, from 1:30–2:15 PM PDT.
Following the screening, Autodesk Chief Customer Officer Elisabeth Zornes will lead Justin Gunther of Fallingwater, Touf Hassoun of CASE Technologies, and Autodesk’s Ramesh Sridharan in a conversation about what it takes to steward an irreplaceable cultural landmark, and how reality capture, digital twins, AI, and human expertise could move preservation from reactive repair toward proactive, data-informed stewardship.
Come experience Fallingwater. See the film. Explore the digital model. Then join the conversation about how we can use the tools of the future to protect what matters from our past. Want a sneak peek? Watch the trailer for a glimpse of what awaits at AU.
See what’s possible with Autodesk Education
Image courtesy of Team Bath Heart
The Autodesk Education booth is where big ideas get real. Start with an innovation you can see up close. University of Bath students are designing and testing an artificial heart for a global competition, using Autodesk Fusion as part of a multidisciplinary workflow to turn complex engineering challenges into a titanium prototype. See the design in person and discover how access to professional tools can help emerging innovators build the skills and confidence to take on challenges that could shape the future.
Then add your own story to the experience. Stop by the Alma Matters tree and give a shout-out to the school that helped you climb to where you are today. Head to the networking space, where you can leave a piece of “career candy,” a useful tip, lesson, or piece of advice for someone working toward their own next step. Pick up some wisdom from another AU attendee while you’re there. It’s a reminder that careers aren’t built by technology alone. They’re also built through the people, experiences, and connections we gather along the way.
And if AU has you thinking about your own next move, make it tangible. Hear from professionals who Just Did It by earning Autodesk Certification and learn firsthand what the experience was like for them. Explore which credentials might align with your own goals. Feeling inspired? Put your skills to the test right here at AU at the onsite Certification Test Center with a free certification voucher. Then come back to the Education booth and mark the moment with a personalized laser-cut pin, a small badge of honor for taking a real step toward leveling up your skills.
Put innovation center stage
Step into the Innovators Stage, where industry leaders, Autodesk experts, and community innovators come together for engaging sessions that go beyond traditional presentations. Join live debates, game shows, design competitions, audience polls, comedy, and thought-provoking discussions exploring AI, digital transformation, connected workflows, digital twins, and the future of Design and Make. Whether you’re looking to learn, compete, laugh, or be inspired, the Innovators Stage puts innovation center stage and invites you to be part of the experience.
Ready, set, connect and build!
Our Community Team is bringing even more ways to participate, share what you know, and meet your peers on the Expo floor.
Stop by the AU Newstand, join a User Group, or meet an Expert Elite Member, then put your skills to the test in the D&M Speed Build competition where attendees race to assemble a custom LEGO® kit in the shape of the Autodesk symbol.
You can share your expertise at the AECO Pro Tip Pod, try the interactive Autoverse experience, and check out the grand prizes you can win in the AU Quest! Find Community on the Expo floor. Come and meet your people!
Get hands-on with the Fusion Factory
Step inside The Factory Experience on the AU Expo floor for a hands-on journey through the concept-to-production process powered by the Autodesk Fusion Platform. This year’s experience will feature the Factory Keypad 3.0, the next evolution of one of AU’s most popular attendee takeaways, designed with insights from the Autodesk AI Assistant. The journey culminates in an assembly activity where you can build and take home your own Factory Keypad 3.0, engaging with the creative process from start to finish. The Factory Experience is sponsored by HP & Avnet.
Follow your curiosity
As you explore the Expo, leave a little room for curiosity. Make new friends in the Take a Pawz lounge, unwind with a specialty beverage, browse a curated selection of design books and vinyl records in our cafe, discover Design and Make customer stories, or play some backyard games. You might even chance upon a special, hidden immersive experience. Test your knowledge at team trivia in the AU Clubhouse, meet someone new through a Braindate, and check out our blog for even more ways to find your people at AU 2026.
Make the Expo the most unforgettable part of your AU experience
From the One Autodesk Experience and Fallingwater to the Innovators Stage, Factory Experience, Autodesk Education, and themed lounges, there’s plenty to do at the AU 2026 Expo. And with 100+ sponsors and exhibitors, there are even more opportunities to discover new ideas, ask questions, and meet people from across the Design and Make community. Still want more? See what’s in store for your industry and discover even more experiences and Autodesk solutions built for you at AU 2026.
Your AU Expo adventure is about to begin. Come see what’s next. Stay to make something, learn something, meet someone, or discover something you weren’t expecting. Register for AU 2026 today and get ready to join us in Las Vegas in less than a month.
