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Autodesk University 2019 – That's a Wrap!

Big ideas on the main stage. Innovations in the Expo Hall. New workflows in the classrooms. And connections everywhere you turn. AU 2019 showed that Better Starts Here, it starts now, and it starts with you. https://youtu.be/M8-t-RHaZGw Watch: Day 1 Highlight Video https://youtu.be/No5ZSjPAZW0 AU Las Vegas 2019: Opening Keynote https://youtu.be/S3XPhGx5EbE Day 2 Highlight Video https://youtu.be/kURcmQyNF5k Architecture, Engineering & Construction Keynote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISx5riQnElM Product Design and Manufacturing Keynote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT_83zHEK84 AU Community highlight video I will be posting highlights and photos in the... Read more →

Autodesk University 2019 Day 2 Highlight Video

Relive Day 2 at Autodesk University 2019 (Wednesday) through the highlight video. Day 2 was about the Industry Keynotes, community connections, more classes, and an epic Design Slam. https://youtu.be/kURcmQyNF5k Watch the Architecture, Engineering & Construction Keynote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ISx5riQnElM Watch the Product Design and Manufacturing Keynote https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IT_83zHEK84 Watch the AU Community highlight video Best, Shaan Read more →

Autodesk University 2019 Day 1 Highlight Video

Day 1 (Tuesday) at Autodesk University 2019 was about big ideas on the main stage, bold visions in the Theater, and groundbreaking projects in the Expo. Also: 200 classes and a jog on the Strip. There were over 300 runners this year and the first finisher of the AU5k completed it in a time of 17:30! I was about half that fast pace. I'm hoping to get a Boston Dynamics robot to run with us, start the run, or just... Read more →

Autodesk University 2019 Blogger and Social Media Meetup

The Autodesk University 2019 Blogger and Social Media Meetup was a blast. I want to thank LinkedIn for all the food and beverages as well as cards for free LinkedIn Learning and LinkedIn Premium accounts as well as heavy lift assistance on logistics like store runs, cleanup, hot delicious pizza, and filling the bathtub completely with beverages and ice. Thank you to Portland AEC VR Collaboration startup The Wild. With the help of VR artist Samantha Luck and The Wild... Read more →

Autodesk University 2019 Day 1 and Opening Keynote

The Autodesk University 2019 General Session Opening Keynote was yesterday on day 1, and now available to watch on YouTube. https://youtu.be/_v3-LwLaP5s Yesterday was an extremely busy day and I will cover the many photos and highlights in a later post including the record AU5K 300+ runners and my Blogger and Social Media Meetup which was packed and FARO brought their Boston Dynamics Spot four legged robot to the party. You can keep up with the latest on my Twitter @ShaanHurley.... Read more →

Autodesk University 2019 – Better Begins

Today was the Autodesk University pre-conferences like the Forge DevCon and Connect and Construct (I attended both) with their keynotes, classes, lunches, and receptions. Tomorrow the big official Autodesk University event begins. Up first, the AU5k! Run, jog, walk, crawl but get fresh air and have fun meeting new people. You don't need to sign up beforehand, just show up ready to run and/or have fun. If you can’t run 5k, that's ok please still join us as some walk... Read more →

Getting Excited for Autodesk University 2019 – 2018 Highlight Reel

If you are getting excited like I am and want to reflect on last year to get ready or maybe you have never attended Autodesk university and wanted to get an overview of what the action packed week is like – this is for you - enjoy. Read more →

Autodesk University 2019 Live Stream

Are you not able to attend Autodesk University this year but still very interested in the general session and keynotes? Here is the link to the Live Stream schedule. https://www.autodesk.com/autodesk-university/conference/live-stream The General Session starts at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 19. At AU Las Vegas, the General Session is consistently among the most mind-expanding and eye-opening sessions you'll attend. It frames the entire week, establishing many of the themes and introducing the big ideas you’ll see in classes, presentations, and... Read more →

Autodesk University 2019 Next week

At this time next week, we will be getting ready to fill the 11,000 seats (or joining online streaming http://autode.sk/au-live-stream) for the General Session by Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost. Between now and next week many of us will be preparing and traveling. I hope everyone has uneventful and safe travels and I am looking forward to seeing you next week. I arrive there Sunday. A couple notes about the AU5K fun run: ”AU 5K and Fun Run Grab your running... Read more →

The Future of Making

It's time to rethink how we design and make things. We can combine human imagination and automation technologies to make more of what humanity needs with less negative impact. At Autodesk, we believe it's time to embrace the opportunity to design and make better. https://youtu.be/8evnv8B_CWA I hope you will be joining us in person at Autodesk University next week to hear more, or watch the free open live stream of several of the presentations including the general session with Autodesk... Read more →

Autodesk University 2019 – IN 7 DAYS

So much to do and only 7 days remaining. Have any Autodesk University issues that you need to resolve, who do you contact? EVENT ATTENDEES & GENERAL INFORMATION Toll Free 888-371-1722 (United States and Canada) Phone +1-415-446-7717 Email [email protected] VIEW EVENT FAQ Speakers Email [email protected] Read more →

Innovation Stations Open at OMSI

On Friday evening I attended the grand opening at the OMSI (Oregon Museum of Science and Industry) for the new Center for Innovation - Innovation Station exhibit in the turbine hall. OMSI's Center for Innovation is using our community's creativity and design thinking to solve global problems. And its fun! Tinkercad was also released for a new group of kids and adult visitors of OMSI on Friday as part of the new Center for Innovation exhibit. Children and adults alike... Read more →

Digital Construction Superintendent

Just having some thoughts as a technologist and designer. Wouldn't it be awesome and save costs due to errors if we had a Digital Superintendent in a design product, like spell check but construct check? Imagine designing a tall cantilevered structure and then your screen goes dim and a talking hammer comes onscreen and says: “Hey there pal, at that height I need a helicopter for each of my workers to install that structure, or you need to design another... Read more →

I Love Snagit

I have used the screen capture software Snagit from Techsmith for over 20 years, on an almost daily basis. It makes it easy to get a image or quick video for documentation, presentations, Slack, email, and this blog. I do not get free product and do buy my own subscription as it is not expensive and vital for me. It was a pleasure that yesterday Snagit product manager Daniel Foster who was visiting Portland for a conference dropped by the... Read more →