Inclusion and Opportunity: Learn and Connect at AU 2018
Imagining, designing, and creating a better world isn’t just about adopting new technologies and advancing professional practice. It’s also about creating more equitable industries and more inclusive working environments. At AU we’re committed to creating greater opportunity for everyone—because it’s the right thing to do, and because we believe it’s the best way to achieve success and move our industries forward.
We’ll have a number of classes and events focused around inclusion and opportunity at AU Las Vegas this year. Including an Employee Resource Group Happy Hour, a Women at AU Luncheon, a Diversity Cocktail Reception, and a session on How You Can Be An Activator for D&I in Your Company.
Want more? Add a few of these to your schedule to help boost your success and move your industry forward.
Women in Construction: A Panel Featuring Director of the Film Hard Hatted Woman
Tuesday, November 13, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.
The construction industry is over 97% male today, but change is happening. Women are breaking new ground in traditionally male trades on the construction site. Lorien Barlow introduces us to a few of these industry pioneers in her upcoming documentary, Hard Hatted Woman. In this panel discussion at AU, she invites some of the women featured in her film to share their stories and talk about the challenges and opportunities ahead. A preview of the film kicks things off.
Autodesk Military Veterans Network: Breakfast Session
Tuesday, November 13, 7:00 p.m.-8:00 a.m.
Connect with other veterans and learn how you can use Autodesk products to move your career forward, whether you work in architecture, engineering, construction, or manufacturing. The session will include a speaker panel and a roundtable discussion where you can add your voice. Breakfast will be served.
Design for Impact—Industry Practice for Good
Wednesday, November 14, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Using new approaches to design and business management that can make our industries both more equitable and more environmentally sustainable. In this Theater session, join 4 thought leaders for diverse perspectives on how we can build and make better with less.
Women at AU Networking Reception
Tuesday, November 13, 5:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.
Meet other women in the fields of architecture, construction, manufacturing, and media to share knowledge and build connections that can work for you all week at AU—and in your career all year. Sponsored by Autodesk Women in Leadership (AWiL), this is your chance to network over cocktails and light bites before Tuesday night’s Community Reception.
Why Diversity and Inclusion Is Important for Your Business
Tuesday, November 13, 2:45 p.m.-3:45 p.m.
Building a diverse and inclusive workforce can help your company gain competitive advantage in the marketplace by attracting better people and creating greater customer engagement. Join a panel of industry influencers for a discussion of the various dimensions of diversity and how it can drive better results for your bottom line.
Working with Multiple Generations
Tuesday, November 13, 8:30 a.m.-10:00 a.m.
Add your voice to this roundtable discussion about the realities of today’s evolving workplace, and the impact of technological transformation on the diverse generations working in our industries today. Learn from others and share your perspective on how to capitalize on the strengths of every age group and create a strong and collaborative working environment.
Achieving Impact in the Workplace Tailored Experience
Check out the classes and events in this Tailored Experience. Connect with other women and men solving the same challenges as you, share knowledge, and strengthen bonds. Celebrate what we can achieve with community collaboration, meet people from across the globe, and even join a discussion with an influential documentary filmmaker. And enjoy social events for global attendees, women at AU, and military veterans.
Work Reimagined - What We Do, How We Do It, and Who Gets It Done
Wednesday, November 14, 9:15 a.m.-10:15 a.m.
How are the roles of designers, builders, and makers evolving in our augmented age? Catch 3 different presentations exploring this topic during this Theater session.
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