AU 2026 Call for Proposals is open
AI is reshaping how the world designs and makes—but the most important breakthroughs aren’t happening in theory. They’re happening in your projects, your teams, and your workflows.
Now is your chance to share those stories.
The AU 2026 Call for Proposals is officially open, and we invite you to share your insights, innovations, and real-world experiences with the global Design and Make community. Whether you are applying AI to solve industry challenges, unlocking value from connected data, or improving collaboration across workflows, your perspective can help inspire thousands of professionals defining what comes next.
Speaking at AU is also an opportunity to build your professional profile, share your expertise on a global stage, and connect with industry leaders and peers.
What’s new for AU 2026
AU 2026 returns to Las Vegas from September 15–17. We are looking for diverse perspectives and practical insights from across the Design and Make community. From innovative workflows and customer success stories to technical expertise and lessons learned from real-world projects, AU 2026 is the place to share ideas that move your industry forward.
This year introduces an enhanced Call for Proposals website experience designed to support prospective speakers. The updated site includes a dedicated resource webpage with FAQs, industry topics, and everything you need to build a strong proposal.
Speakers can also submit a short video pitch alongside their proposal. This optional video gives you the opportunity to introduce yourself, explain your session idea, and help reviewers better understand the value your topic could bring to the AU 2026 audience.
Call for proposals: Open through April 7
To get started, visit the AU 2026 Call for Proposals page, where you can explore:
- Focus areas and industry topics for this year’s conference
- Session format options
- FAQs and proposal tips
- Resources to help strengthen your submission
Start early to give yourself time to refine and elevate your proposal.
New to AU 2026?
AU 2026: The Design & Make Conference takes place September 15–17 in Las Vegas, bringing together a global community of innovators across architecture, engineering, construction, design and manufacturing, and media and entertainment.
It’s where professionals exchange ideas, explore emerging technologies, and learn from real-world experiences. Through expert-led sessions, hands-on learning, inspiring keynotes, and meaningful networking, attendees discover new ways to solve complex challenges, collaborate across disciplines, and move the industry forward.
The future of Design and Make is being built right now, by people like you. Step onto the AU stage and be part of what comes next!
