In the spring of 2024, the legendary Jeff Smith connected Associate Professor Bush from Auburn University with an OEM partner to explore what it would look like to team a group of graduate industrial design students with a seasoned digital vehicle designer. Through this interaction emerged a five-week section in Alias AutoStudio software and a five-week section in VRED software, using the Auburn instructor's background in surface modeling with the OEM partner's background in SubD and mesh modeling. This proposal compares the CAD instruction methodology that has been implemented at Auburn University for the past three years with the experimental, collaborative approach with the OEM. We will highlight the changes in student outcomes, as well as the implications of knowing SubD/hybrid modeling moving into the design profession.

Learn how field teams can complete construction layout ten times faster with a higher degree of accuracy, while providing more depth of information used for building at a higher quality level directly from your AutoCAD or Revit models. Hear directly from a large general contractor about experiences delivering improved project quality with better collaboration from design to layout to construction, and get a live demonstration of the Dusty Robotics FieldPrinter system.

Generative design is often seen as a new design methodology. However, the key principles of the process mirror the fundamentals of design. In this class, we'll present a case study of how generative design is being used at University College London (UCL) to reinforce the core design curriculum through industrially relevant technology. During this class, you'll gain an understanding of the generative design process, see how you can apply it in an educational setting, and evaluate its use through a real-world example. We'll explore how we can use generative design for multiobjective optimization, and how this can be turned into a hands-on graded assignment that forces students to consider real-world requirements. This will include evaluations of student submissions and analysis of how effective this assignment was at teaching the principles of design, as well as course materials for you to take away and use while running similar teaching exercises.

Interested in catching up on improvements made to Fusion this year? Looking to take full advantage of Fusion capabilities? Join us for a chance to catch up on everything that's changed in the last 12 months. You'll gain an opportunity to discover new and exciting capabilities, see first-hand how customers are succeeding with this new functionality, and discover how you can unlock powerful new workflows and start creating more advanced designs and manufacturing more complex components.

This presentation will demonstrate the integration of Femap with Autodesk Inventor Nastran software to elevate CAE and finite element analysis capabilities. Focusing on Femap's advanced hex-dominant meshing and midsurfacing techniques, we'll reveal how these features enhance simulation accuracy and efficiency in Inventor Nastran. Attendees will explore the benefits of this synergy through case studies showcasing improved model fidelity and computational performance. Ideal for engineers and designers, this session will highlight practical strategies for incorporating Femap's functionalities into Inventor Nastran workflows, unlocking new potentials in product development and engineering analysis and boosting productivity and solution accuracy.

This workshop for CTE (career and technical education) teachers and industry professionals will focus on fostering innovation, collaboration, and partnership within the CTE community. By enhancing lesson plans, building industry partnerships, and engaging post-secondary educators, we can better prepare our students for success in the ever-evolving workforce. Industry personnel are encouraged to attend to lend expertise in designing exciting hands-on activities and industry-specific lesson plans. Help us establish a network of STEM teachers and industry partners across the nation.

Join us to unlock the power of AI in AutoCAD Toolsets, revolutionizing CAD by enhancing efficiency, precision, and innovation. Autodesk's AI empowers users to automate tasks, streamline workflows, and augment design intelligence. Features such as intelligent object recognition and predictive analytics accelerate the design process, reduce errors, and foster creative exploration. These tools not only automate dimensioning and optimize material usage but also can help preventing design issues, significantly speeding up the design cycle from concept to completion. AI-driven analysis tools evaluate performance, simulate real-world scenarios, and facilitate data-driven decisions for optimal outcomes. Enhanced interoperability with other Autodesk products and third-party applications promotes seamless collaboration among multidisciplinary teams, marking a transformative step for intelligent CAD design.

Back by popular demand, this is part two of the award-winning presentation, "Maker Girl Mania: Inspiring Future STEM Leaders." This year we'll explore how the vital connection between industry and STEM education can inspire girls. This presentation briefly highlights two programs (Maker Girl Mania and Tech Girls) and the transformative impact they have in fostering creativity, problem-solving skills, and innovation for females. We'll explore how industry collaboration can enhance STEM learning experiences, encouraging more girls to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Participants will gain insights into best practices when connecting with schools and other existing programs. Our goal is to help industry partners engage and help create supportive environments for girls to excel in STEM fields. Join us in unlocking the potential of the next generation of female innovators!

In this session, we'll use an interactive design-thinking approach to tackle this problem: How do you elevate both your tech staff and your tech stack to drive productivity and profitability across a digitally transformed project lifecycle? We'll consider the "What If" scenarios: What if we flip and elevate our perspective? What if, in addition to considering information as knowledge, knowledge is considered information and this big data is compiled, managed, and analyzed as an IT tool? What if we consider knowledge management as a productivity enhancement tool that integrates with any existing learning technology and acts as a catalyst to elevate technology adoption? What if we adopt AI power to augment human input and get faster at developing custom workflow training to develop industry skills and solve real-world challenges? We will identify insights into team engagement and productivity with a direct relationship to competitiveness, project planning, profitability, and ROI.

Join GRAITEC CEO Manuel Liedot as he reveals innovative software solutions transforming the manufacturing and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industries. Discover how these products enhance efficiency, precision, and collaboration, and see how you can maximize your Autodesk investment. Don't miss this opportunity to learn how GRAITEC is "modeling the future" and empowering professionals to achieve extraordinary results in their projects with the transformative power of our powerful solutions, including, Ideate Software, Strucsoft, Advance Design, and Data Connect.

Join us for an insightful panel presentation featuring industry veterans David Campbell, Joseph Whitney, and Jordan Bullock as they share their collective expertise and best practices for using Autodesk Build software. Drawing from extensive experience, including recent on-site implementation at a data center, our panel will delve into practical strategies and tips for optimizing various features of Autodesk Build, such as Sheets, Files, Issues, Forms, Photos, RFIs, Submittals, Assets, Schedules, Reports, and Insights. Gain valuable insights and learn how to use Autodesk Build to streamline your projects and enhance productivity.

Join us for an inspiring discussion on the rise of female leaders in the architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO) industry. Host Shir Rustici will sit down with Amy Marks and Kim Hendrix to explore how technological advancements are reshaping career paths for women in traditionally male-dominated fields. Discover personal journeys: Hear firsthand how Amy and Kim navigated their paths to leadership, the challenges they overcame, and the strategies they used to harness the power of digital transformation for success. Learn about mentorship and sponsorship: Gain valuable insights into the role of mentorship, training, and community support in empowering women to reach their full potential. Consider the future of AECO: Understand how promoting diversity and representation is shaping the next generation of leaders in our industry. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired and empowered, and discover how you can help build a more inclusive future for AECO.

In this session, we'll demonstrate how Egnyte integrates with and complements Autodesk Construction Cloud to support your teams, projects, and business operations. We'll hear from two mutual customers as they share their integration use cases and the real-world value they've gained. As a special bonus for AU 2024, the Egnyte product team will be on hand to showcase next-generation integration enhancements. We look forward to seeing you there!

The life of a model begins in design, or even in early concept stages, but it extends throughout the project lifecycle. It takes on new shape and functions. It's enriched as it progresses from one team to the next. And it acts as a living representation of the project long after handover. Join us as we discuss ways to break traditional silos between teams and use Autodesk's design and construction solutions to author, prepare, and use models. This interactive workshop presented by our product development team will focus on what's to come in ACC and beyond.

Human capital development is a critical component of success, both for Architecture, Engineering, Construction and Operations (AECO) firms and the individuals they employ. In this session we will review Autodesk research related to talent development, discuss today's in-demand skills, and which skills will be needed in the future. We will provide an overview of our Autodesk Learning Partner Programs that support upskilling and share success stories from our Learning Partners related to the training challenges they face and opportunities they've uncovered when providing workforce development services. Please join us as we share key insights on how to remain competitive in an increasingly competitive industry.

Got cost data from your active construction projects? Join us for an experience designed to demonstrate one of many ways to put it to work using Autodesk construction products. We have created for you in this hands-on lab a database of historic unit costs harvested from "your" Autodesk Construction Cloud Cost Management instance. Using ProEst, each attendee will be guided through use of the basic tools needed to build their first estimate. Lastly, each estimator will learn how their estimate can be sent over to Autodesk Construction Cloud Cost Management following award of their contract.

Join us as we have a candid and in-depth discussion about how Clayco, Inc., transitioned to the Autodesk Construction Cloud software Autodesk Build from BIM 360 and PlanGrid. This session will cover in detail the specific areas of our Autodesk Build implementation, including how we redefined account admin standards on roles and companies, how projects were onboarded to the new platform, and how Clayco, Inc., took a measured approach to its rollout of Autodesk Build modules. We will provide extensive lessons learned from our adoption, and tips on how we track the effectiveness of our Build rollout. In general, attendees will develop a deeper understanding of how a large design builder develops a framework to carefully scale up its adoption of Autodesk Build throughout its enterprise. This includes having direct and open feedback channels with key internal stakeholders, being transparent with Autodesk product managers on where improvement is specifically needed, and iteratively refining training content over time.

In this session, we will cover the basics on how to efficiently design a full-cycle dashboard during a project's startup phase, followed by how to set up automatic refreshes to have the latest and greatest project updates. We will discuss both the importance of simple versus noisy designs and automation workflow for team efficiency—and provide practical examples.

Jump in for an exclusive behind-the-scenes of the Paris Basket Arena design & construction! This versatile venue can accommodate up to 9,000 spectators for concerts, various performances and basketball games, and is one of the very few new buildings build for Paris' games… This Class will showcase the successful integration of BIM for this challenging project on an immovable deadline, high technical complexity, with nothing but excellence as a goal for a seamless Paris' games experience. By harnessing the power of BIM technology , the project team achieved outstanding results in meeting client expectations, addressing environmental challenges, and enhancing productivity and safety. Explore with us how innovative technical tools and processes were developed with Revit API to set up a safe seamless and efficient construction site. The Paris Basket Arena stands as a remarkable testament to the power of BIM in realizing architectural excellence, sustainability, and operational efficiency.

The ability to effectively manage and coordinate tasks is critical for success in construction. Centralized scheduling and planning using the Autodesk Construction Cloud Schedule tool can significantly streamline project management by providing a unified view of all activities. By crafting interconnected plans alongside standalone plans, project managers and teams can ensure that every piece of the project puzzle fits perfectly with the others. This integration allows for seamless transitions of specific tasks from broader schedules to targeted plans, facilitating better resource allocation and timeline accuracy. In this session, we will cover a step-by-step process/workflow demonstrating how to import, collaborate, and manage third-party schedules within Autodesk Build Schedule.