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Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Digital Workplaces are evolving—from structured asset handover to real-time operational insight and, insightful operations. In this session, the Tandem team will walk through the next phase of their roadmap, highlighting how Tandem is transforming Digital Workplaces into actionable tools for building owners, operators, and project teams. Learn how recent enhancements are enabling Insightful Operations through curated dashboards, KPI tracking, and system integrations—and what’s coming next to support portfolio-wide optimization. Whether you're delivering a Descriptive Twin or planning for predictive analytics, this session will help you stay ahead of where Digital Workplaces are headed.

Industry Talk / Nashville 2025

Design, Build, Experience: Immersive Digital Workplaces (REPEAT)

Imagine walking a design site before it’s ever built, with grading, buildings, and utilities unfolding around you in full context. Immersive Digital Workplaces make that possible, turning project models into shared experiences that improve communication and bring teams into alignment before construction begins. In this fast-paced, high-level session, three voices from civil design, immersive technology, and construction will share insights from the field. Rather than a technical deep dive, this session offers a big-picture look at how immersive Digital Workplaces are bridging disciplines, reducing errors, and clarifying complex data throughout the project lifecycle. When stakeholders can visualize a design in its environment, they are empowered to make faster, more confident decisions. Join us to explore how immersive workflows support better outcomes from concept through construction.

23p

Panel / Nashville 2025

Breaking Down Silos in

One of the biggest challenges in is getting disciplines to work together, sharing data and information in real time. Whether technical, organizational, or cultural, silos slow progress, create inefficiencies, and keep teams from reaching their full potential. This panel brings together industry leaders who are actively climbing that mountain. Through candid conversation, they’ll share real-world struggles, setbacks, and the steps they’re taking to reach higher ground. Expect honest insights, bold ideas, and practical strategies to break down barriers, improve communication, and build stronger, more connected teams. If you’re navigating the uphill journey of , this session is your chance to pause, gain perspective, and gather the tools needed to keep moving forward together.

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

From Design to Digital Twin: Building Indoor GIS with CAD and BIM Data

CAD and BIM have long served as the foundational design and construction documentation —but their utility often ends at project handoff. What if it didn’t? Indoor GIS is a floor-aware system of record for visualizing, analyzing, and managing facilities and collection of buildings. This session will demonstrate how to extend the life of CAD and BIM data into an indoor GIS, and empower CAD, BIM and GIS practitioners to build a Digital Workplace for building operations. Learn about the role of CAD and BIM integrations with GIS to fuel these workflows. See how to import design data into ArcGIS Indoors to map assets and manage spaces, enable real-time navigation with ArcGIS IPS, and equip facilities’ staff with mobile tools for asset inspections and maintenance. Whether new to GIS or looking to modernize facility operations workflows, this session provides you with guidance and examples to convert CAD and BIM data into Digital Workplaces that support asset and space management.

Industry Talk / Nashville 2025

Twinning TISR: A “Hot” Take on Sustainable Environmental Restoration Using Digital Prototypings

Explore deploying a digitalized design and monitoring workflow for a thermal remediation system (TISR®). Using Autodesk Forma, Autodesk Construction Cloud, Revit, and Autodesk Tandem software, the project establishes a seamless lifecycle workflow from early-stage planning and data harmonization to real-time monitoring and maintenance. Forma optimizes solar energy feasibility analysis and site planning, while Autodesk Construction Cloud ensures standardized data exchange across stakeholders. Revit enables detailed 3D parametric modeling. And Tandem integrates telemetry data to monitor system performance. You’ll learn how Digital Prototypings enhance operational performance, reduce the need for on-site visits, lower greenhouse gas emissions, and improve collaboration between stakeholders. Explore the transformative potential of Digital Prototyping platforms for advancing sustainable asset management, conserving resources, and increasing infrastructure resilience in environmental restoration.

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Autodesk Fabrication ESTmep with GTP Stratus

In this class, we’ll discuss the ecosystem of the Fabrication technologies in parallel with GTP Stratus. And we’ll show how these solutions seamlessly integrate for a powerful technology stack that allows for technical communication between multiple business segments without the need for translation or data mappings.

Industry Talk / Nashville 2025

Bridging the Gap: Unlocking Structural BIM Adoption in Europe’s Building Sector with Revit

While BIM is firmly embedded in architectural and structural documentation workflows across Europe, structural engineering remains notably behind—particularly in mature markets like the United Kingdom and DACH region. Despite Europe’s €1+ trillion annual construction output, adoption of BIM-based structural analysis workflows is hindered by fragmented toolsets, niche technical demands, and resistance to change. This presents both a risk and a high-potential market opportunity. In this session, Stefan Maly—Autodesk ISV/PSR and strategic development partner in structural engineering—will examine the drivers behind this digital gap. And he’ll outline how Revit software can act as a key enabler in unlocking a more decentralized, scalable, and data-centered BIM future in the European construction software space.

22p

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Automated Clash Resolution: Zone-Based Service Allocation and Smart Clash Alerts with Dynamo and AI

What if your MEP model could think ahead—automatically organize itself and warn you of where problems are likely to happen? In this session, you’ll discover a smart, automated approach to MEP coordination using Dynamo and rule-based artificial intelligence (AI) logic. Simply enter the available floor-to-slab height, and the system allocates dedicated zones for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services. Once zones are defined, services are automatically repositioned into their assigned spaces. After this, the system intelligently flags potential clash zones where conflicts might still arise—even before you run clash detection. Based on real workflows used in one of Saudi Arabia’s largest commercial projects, this session will deliver a game-changing method to reduce rework, speed up coordination, and achieve next-level Automation, Integration, & Customization in Revit software.

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Load to Lite: Using Revit to Transform Building Energy Analysis Through Trane TRACE

In this session, we will unveil the future of building design and energy modeling with the next generation of Trane TRACE, integrated with Revit software. This session is designed for engineers, architects, and industry professionals who are eager to stay ahead of the curve with advanced tools that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and collaboration in building projects. Discover the latest advancements in Trane TRACE, the premier energy modeling software, designed to provide more-accurate and comprehensive analysis for HVAC system design and building performance. We’ll highlight features that include advanced simulation options, improved load calculation methods, and enhanced reporting tools. Get an exclusive preview of our product road map, highlighting upcoming features and enhancements that will further elevate your design and analysis capabilities. Learn about our commitment to continuous improvement and how we plan to incorporate user feedback into future updates.

Industry Talk / Nashville 2025

Revit to Reality: Unlocking Valuable Model Data with the AEC Data Model API and AI

Discover how to use the AEC Data Model API to access and use your Revit model data more effectively. Learn how this cloud-based API lets you extract precise information from Revit models. Understand how to connect to the AEC Data Model API with GraphQL, enabling stakeholders across your organization to interact with model data without opening Revit. This session will walk you through building a complete application that accesses Revit data through the cloud API, processes it with artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to identify optimization opportunities, and creates actionable dashboards. You'll learn practical implementation techniques for AI-enabled tools that empower team members across disciplines to interrogate model data through intuitive interfaces. The session will cover GraphQL query structure, authentication, data processing, and modern AI integration approaches that transform technical complexity into accessible insights.

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Revit Plus Qnect: Where Constructable Steel Meets Sustainable Design

As pressure grows to deliver climate-conscious buildings faster and with fewer surprises, structural engineers are being asked to lead with precision and foresight. In this session, Autodesk and Qnect will share a joint vision for how structural engineers can deliver smarter, constructible, and lower-carbon steel models—directly from design. See how Revit software’s modeling workflows combined with Qnect’s intelligent connection engine enable early QA/QC, reduce RFIs, and reveal Sustainable Design opportunities long before detailing begins. This session will showcase how connected modeling, early optimization, and intentional design handoff can transform steel delivery across the project lifecycle—from design to fabrication.

12p

54p

Hands-on Lab / Nashville 2025

Revit for Rebar-Driven Design and Detailing of Concrete Structural Elements in Building Projects

Discover how Revit software is becoming a complete structural design environment, enabling engineers to manage the full workflow, from analysis to reinforcement modeling. This session will showcase how to integrate results from finite element method (FEM) software (such as Robot Structural Analysis and Advance Design) directly into Revit to perform code-based design checks and generate reinforcement for concrete members such as beams, columns, footings, and walls. Learn how to automate 3D rebar cage generation, produce calculation reports, and manage reinforcement drawings with schedules within a single, BIM-integrated platform. See how this streamlined process minimizes manual input, reduces design errors, improves coordination across teams, and ensures compliance with both US and European codes. From design intent to documentation, Revit is reshaping how structural engineers deliver precision, efficiency, and quality in building projects.

51p

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Revit Support Clinic—Steel Structures and Connections: Troubleshooting and Learned Lessons

Designing and coordinating steel structures in Revit software comes with particular challenges, from modeling issues to managing steel profiles and connection libraries. Based on experiences from real-life technical support cases, we’ll cover issues related to: modeling steel structures and connections, identifying and handling SQL issues, customizing and managing steel libraries, and coordinating steel models with other disciplines. We’ll also cover best practices when working with steel structures and connections in Revit projects. By the end of this session, you’ll walk away with practical solutions, workflow optimizations, and a deeper understanding of Revit features for steel structure modeling. Whether you're a structural engineer, BIM manager, or technical support specialist, this session will help you navigate and solve issues in Revit steel structures.

32p

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Bridging the Gap: From Analytical Models to Revit MEP Systems

Revit software’s analytical tools provide powerful capabilities for schematic MEP design. However, the lack of a native workflow to convert these elements into 3D system-based models often hinders their adoption. This session will share the workflow that both electrical and mechanical teams at IMEG have developed to tackle the challenge of transforming analytical intent into fully functional Revit MEP systems. You’ll learn how to map analytical elements to specific family types, create user-friendly configurators for precise family placement, and build complete systems by connecting MEP family connectors. We’ll demonstrate Automation, Integration, & Customization strategies using Dynamo scripting and robust Revit add-in development. This technical instruction will offer practical and repeatable workflows that enhance Revit software’s early-phase design and overall efficiency, while increasing confidence in its analytical and system modeling tools.

85p

Industry Talk / Nashville 2025

How AI is transforming your business and your job

AI is transforming the AEC industry by eliminating tedious processes and boosting productivity. In this talk, we will explore AI solutions across Planning, Design, Engineering, Construction, Operations, and Administration. We'll cover the fundamentals of AI including Training, Fine Tuning, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), Inference, Generative AI, Data Science, and Radiance Fields. Finally, we will examine how these technologies can support Sustainable Design goals in Datacenter design.

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Optimizing Office Spaces for Energy Efficiency, Worker Wellness, and Carbon Neutrality

Reducing office energy use is crucial for achieving a carbon-neutral society. This session shows how aligning building systems with office usage can lead to significant savings. Activity-Based Working (ABW) offices let workers choose their workspace based on tasks and personal preferences, such as temperature and lighting, enhancing wellness and productivity. By creating varied zones̶cool, warm, bright, and calm̶we support passive energy use and reduce the need for uniform conditioning. Sensors monitor the environment, and data is visualized with Autodesk Tandem to understand and improve workplaces. After implementation, 70% of workers are satisfied with their selected spots, and overall satisfaction rose to 71%. HVAC zoning for diverse environments cut daily thermal energy use by up to 40%. Join us to learn how these strategies can significantly impact your office's energy use and worker satisfaction.

Industry Talk / Nashville 2025

Designing for the Individual: Human-Centered Architecture and Immersive Workflows at Zaha Hadid Architects

This talk explores Zaha Hadid Architects’ human-centred design methodology, shaped by behavioural insight, immersive tools, and real-time collaboration. Projects begin with client profiling and spatial scenario testing, using AI, VR, and procedural design to explore preferences for openness, privacy, and atmosphere. The design workflow integrates Autodesk tools such as Revit for BIM and Maya for sculptural modelling, coordinated through NVIDIA Omniverse to maintain real-time design and performance feedback across disciplines. As projects evolve, materials, engineering systems, and fabrication strategies are layered into a cohesive, experience-driven architecture. Communication remains immersive and participatory, using 360° views and simulation tools to keep stakeholders involved. The talk reframes architecture as an adaptive, user-driven system — scalable, precise, and powered by technologies that connect emotion, performance, and spatial intelligence.

Industry Talk / Nashville 2025

Harnessing Hardware Efficiency: Optimizing Your Configuration and Software Design for Peak Performance

This presentation is centered on optimizing the performance of your desktop or laptop workstation for your design workflows. The concepts covered are relevant to AEC, industrial machinery, Revit, Inventor, and even AutoCAD—though some tweaks may be necessary based on the specific software, and I will give those. Given that many of us depend on AutoCAD for sharing designs and generating printouts, mastering these setup strategies can significantly save time, especially when handling large datasets/drawings. By thoughtfully configuring your system and software, we will consider how it interacts with other applications so you can improve overall performance across all your design tools.

44p

Industry Talk / Nashville 2025

Navigating AI: Balancing Visionary Potential with Real-World Practice

With groundbreaking innovation and a growing number of more advanced AI technologies around every corner of the AECO and MFG industries, it can sometimes be daunting to understand not only how, but where and more importantly when you should get started on tackling the onslaught of AI that can and likely will affect the workflow of many inside these industries. In this session, learn how the latest workstation technology from Lenovo, NVIDIA and Intel, industry trends and updates can transform the industry you work in, and get help demystifying buzz-word AI bingo vs. real-world workflows that your teams operate in every day

Instructional Demo / Nashville 2025

Full Automation, Integration, & Customization in Revit Hanger Design: Speed, Coordination, and Efficiency

Hanger design in BIM projects is often time-consuming and prone to human error. Traditional manual methods can lead to inefficiencies, coordination issues, and increased workload. This session will introduce an innovative Revit add-in that automates the hanger placement process. The tool identifies relevant elements in the model, generates a structured list, and automatically determines optimal hanger locations based on predefined rules. It also performs clash detection to resolve coordination issues, and it provides detailed reports. By eliminating manual intervention, this solution enables up to 95% time savings, while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and seamless project execution. Participants will gain insights into optimizing hanger workflows in Revit to enhance project speed, coordination, and quality.

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