Sustainable, low-carbon buildings play a pivotal role in environmental sustainability and economic decarbonization. In this session, we'll discuss how CPAC Green Construction and Autodesk initiated a design competition in Thailand to spur the next generation's interest in creating low-carbon, net-zero buildings. This competition uniquely pairs young architects with engineering students early in the design stage to promote systems thinking right from the conceptual stage. We provide these students with Autodesk Forma, Revit software, KIT CARBON (embodied carbon calculator software), and comprehensive online training, empowering them to shape sustainable, low-carbon buildings. Through the collaborative efforts of various associations and industry partners, the competition was a great success, attracting 88 teams from 12 universities.

Learn how to build a rocket reaching the altitude of more than 100 kilometers using Autodesk Fusion software! Welcome to Elara Aerospace, a team of ambitious students who ignite innovation and take aerospace exploration to new heights. Our mission? To build the first student rocket with a bi-liquid methalox engine capable of reaching an altitude of more than 100 kilometers. Through collaborative, agile, and rapid product development, we are designing highly complex aerospace parts to build a rocket that has the ability to conduct experiments in the upper atmosphere. Using the Autodesk Fusion platform—which seamlessly combines design, simulation, rendering, and manufacturing in one accessible platform—we've accelerated our workflow and made collaboration easier than ever. With a unique blend of skills and passions, we push boundaries and break new ground in the industry alongside different backgrounds and cultures. Boundless curiosity and unwavering determination are working together to shape the future of aerospace.

Join our transformative session on integrating manufacturing into building information modeling (BIM) workflows for prefabricated buildings. Through the case study —the Charlotte Main Library —we'll showcase how our BIM and parametric design expertise revolutionizes construction. Explore our use of Autodesk tools such as Revit, Dynamo, Inventor, AutoCAD, and Navisworks software for seamless integration. Discover how we overcome challenges, ensuring precision and efficiency. Learn from our experiences—highlighting enhanced integration between Inventor, iLogic workflows, and Revit-BIM—meeting project needs efficiently. Gain insights into streamlining project coordination and achieving superior outcomes. Experience tangible benefits, including efficiency gains and improved timelines. Elevate your understanding of integrating manufacturing into BIM workflows at AU.

This academic-focused case study will explore how Autodesk Forma software transforms a student's approach to architectural design with a new outcome-based model. Learn from early examples of Autodesk Forma being used in classrooms of architecture programs across Europe and the United States, and understand why students pick up Autodesk Forma quickly, using contextual automated project setup, smart 3D-design tools, and integrated, AI-assisted, real-time feedback on project outcomes to transform their learning processes. Hear from experienced architecture practitioner and educator Daniel Stine about how his graduate students embraced this new way of thinking within their design processes, and why teaching Autodesk Forma software's in-market offering is instrumental in realizing Autodesk's vision of Autodesk Forma as the architecture, engineering, and construction industry cloud. With these vital skills, students will be well-equipped to play a critical role in addressing climate change and securing their dream professional careers within the industry.

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.

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.

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.

Building the world's fastest and most automated tunnel-boring machine can solve the key bottleneck for the transition to sustainable energy: laying thousands of miles of power cables. That's why 60 highly motivated students from Munich's major universities have teamed up to demonstrate that this is actually possible—by winning Elon Musk's Not-a-Boring Competition. Learn how we work in interdisciplinary subteams on a 22-ton machine with more than 10,000 components using Autodesk Fusion software—from end to end. Find out how we go through the entire product development cycle from design to manufacturing, and how we optimize all the different subsystems to achieve our goal.

Autodesk Fusion Manage software is evolving in many ways. We're ready to transition all our customers to modern UI. Search, which is the bedrock of product lifecycle management (PLM), is more powerful and also supports classification. Performance and scalability improvements that have gone into the product are sure to brighten your day and free up at least a couple of your minutes. Keep better track of your supply chains and enhance real-time collaboration with your suppliers. Learn how you can make better use of Fusion Manage to enhance collaboration and productivity of your teams.

Unlocking a digital factory's potential demands innovation, collaboration, and data-driven decisions. In this second session of the Digital Factory Symposium, experts share insights on how connecting data and teams across disciplines can deliver better outcomes. *This session is part of the Digital Factory Symposium, a learning pathway and networking experience on Wednesday, October 16. To see all related sessions, select the "Digital Factory Symposium" filter. If you would like to attend the private welcome reception on Tuesday, October 15, please email DigitalFactoryAU@autodesk.com.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.