We’re thrilled to announce that Autodesk University is back and better than ever before in 2026! We’ve made sure to pack every hour of the event with opportunities for you to learn, grow, and connect.
Whether you’re learning from experts in a dynamic conversation panel, rubbing shoulders with industry professionals at an evening reception, or learning about emerging technologies, there won’t be a wasted moment.
This year’s Autodesk University will take place in Las Vegas from September 15 to 17. Over the course of three days, we’ll provide a treasure trove of information for construction professionals like yourselves.
Here at Autodesk, we understand that preconstruction professionals face many unique challenges related to workflows, data, and other tasks. We’ve crafted our event specifically to help you meet those challenges head-on.
By attending AU 2026, you will walk away better equipped to embrace the future of construction. We’ll cover topics and host sessions relevant to your day-to-day tasks, such as connected workflows, advanced innovation, and data-centric sessions.
You’ll have a chance to meet face-to-face with Autodesk product experts and connect with hundreds of trusted partners, allowing you to fully unlock the benefits of your cloud-based solutions.
Wondering which sessions to attend for the latest in preconstruction? At AU 2026, you can pick and choose from among hundreds of options that help you discover key insights and improve your teams.
If you’re not sure where to get started, we’ve curated our top picks for the sessions to help you learn more. Remember: This list is just a quick preview of the sessions you’ll find at AU 2026. You can check out the full session catalog here.
This session will present a practical case in which Autodesk Forma (formerly Autodesk Construction Cloud) connects project data across design, preconstruction, procurement, cost, and construction workflows. Traditionally, inspections required time-consuming drawing checks, record creation, document handling, and information sharing. In this initiative, models, drawings, inspection records, and progress data are centrally managed in Forma Build, enabling standardized inspections and real-time collaboration. Automated status updates and stakeholder communication through Autodesk Forma Construction Connect reduce document search time, support early issue detection, and cut overall workflow effort by 45%. Success depends not only on technology, but also on the right team structure to support common data environment (CDE) operations.
Autodesk Forma industry cloud connects design, preconstruction, and field coordination within a single platform. But one critical layer has been missing: real-time workforce data from the field. Labor is the largest cost on most construction projects—and the least measured. That’s why Autodesk acquired Rhumbix. In this session, we’ll explain the strategic vision behind the acquisition and why Rhumbix is essential to the future of Autodesk Forma. You’ll learn what field and resource management data Rhumbix captures and how it will flow into the Forma platform to support cost, schedule, estimating, and planning workflows, enabling a more complete field-to-finance operation for construction.
BuildingConnected has long been the backbone for bid management and subcontractor qualification at Miller Davis. As early beta users, Miller Davis has worked closely with Autodesk to test workflows that bring BuildingConnected into Autodesk Forma alongside Autodesk Forma Takeoff and Autodesk Forma Estimate. The Miller Davis team will share how Forma Bid helps reduce tool fragmentation and keeps preconstruction work connected within a single environment. We’ll discuss lessons learned from early adoption, and we’ll walk through familiar workflows reimagined in Forma—including RFP management, multiple proposals per project, bidder recommendations, qualification insights, bid leveling, and flexible reporting. The Autodesk product team will join to support the discussion.
Cost management doesn’t happen in one phase—it spans preconstruction, risk, contracting, and field execution. In this hands-on lab, experience how Cost Management in Autodesk Forma Build directly integrates with BuildingConnected Pro, TradeTapp, DocuSign, and Rhumbix to break down silos, accelerate workflows, and increase transparency for stronger cost control. You’ll explore how teams can reduce risk, accelerate buyout, and streamline contract execution through integrated workflows. You’ll also explore how field data flows back into cost management, delivering real-time visibility and enabling more-informed decisions. Walk away with practical, repeatable skills you can apply immediately to implement cost workflows across your projects.
Preconstruction teams often lose time when takeoff, pricing, and estimate updates are managed across disconnected processes. Manual quantity transfers, revision checks, and pricing adjustments can create inefficiencies, rework, and risk. In this hands-on lab, you’ll work through a connected Autodesk preconstruction workflow from 2D and 3D takeoff to estimate generation and cost refinement. You’ll learn how to capture quantities, apply formulas, push results into Estimate, manage updates, and use libraries, templates, and cost markups to standardize your process. By the end of the class, you’ll be able to create a more consistent, scalable process for turning quantities into cost insights with greater speed and confidence.
Preconstruction is evolving fast—and the way teams bid, qualify, and estimate work is changing with it. This meetup will bring together preconstruction professionals to connect with peers, exchange real-world strategies, and explore how leading teams are using data to make smarter, faster decisions. From improving bid accuracy to strengthening go/no-go decisions, join the conversation to hear what’s working, what’s not, and where the industry is headed. Whether you’re refining your current approach or looking for fresh ideas, this session is your chance to learn from others facing the same challenges—and winning.
Investing in preconstruction is one of the most effective ways to reduce risk and set projects up for long‑term success. Join this dynamic session with the Autodesk preconstruction product team to explore what’s new and what’s coming next for Autodesk Forma Takeoff, Autodesk Forma Estimate, Autodesk Forma Bid, BuildingConnected Pro, Bid Board Pro, and TradeTapp. You’ll get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at our product strategy, major initiatives on the horizon, and the customer feedback that’s shaping our future. Bring your voice to the table and help influence the evolution of our preconstruction offerings. Whether you're a power user or just getting started, you won’t want to miss this session!
AU 2026 offers construction pros some of the best opportunities to level up their careers and businesses. Whether you’re looking for knowledge and tools to help you and your teams work together or you’re interested in connecting with like-minded individuals, Autodesk University has something for you.
