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Autodesk University 2023: Your Thrive Guide

After attending 32 Autodesk University events, I won't be at this year's event, and no longer work for Autodesk. However, my tradition of providing tips to make the most of Autodesk University (AU) continues. This guide aims to help you not just survive, but thrive at AU 2023. Read more →

Autodesk Excellence Customer Awards 2022 for AEC

The Autodesk Excellence Awards celebrate groundbreaking customer projects driving innovation and impact across the world through the power of technology. A round of applause is due to ccelebrate theAutodesk Excellence AEC Customer Award winning customers. Read more →

Autodesk University 2023 - Viva Las Vegas

People that attended Autodesk University 2022 received a nice email today with some exciting news from Autodesk Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Steve Blum. “Thank you again for attending Autodesk University 2022 in New Orleans. I wanted to share some important information regarding our 2023 event. Autodesk University will take place at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada between Monday 13th and Wednesday 15th November, 2023. Read more →

New Autodesk Community Voices Authors

We added 8 New Autodesk Community Voices Blog authors last week, check out the blog, subscribe, tell others, and bookmark it. Read more →

400 Autodesk University 2022 Classes Now Online

You can now stream (free) many of the classes from the Autodesk University 2022. Read more →

My Autodesk University 2022 Photo Gallery – You Can Add to It

After several years of hosting a Flickr Photo and Video gallery for fellow Autodesk University attendees back to 1998, we did it again for 2022. Anyone can add photos from AU 2022 for free. Read more →

Autodesk University 2022 Thrive Guide

We are now a week away from Autodesk University 2022! This is first time outside Las Vegas in several years for the event as well as being the first time we have got back together in person in over 2 very long years. This means my annual Thrive Guide needed a lot of modification as well some things we just dont know yet since we have held the event in New Orleans before. We will use this event to help build our non-Vegas AU tips list. One nice thing is it wont be the super dry lip cracking Vegas air, but it will be the other end of the spectrum at the hot humid side adding new persperation challenges. Autodesk University is the premier Autodesk event held yearly (except the recent gloabl health situation) where several thousands learn from industry experts across architecture, engineering, construction, design, manufacturing, and media and entertainment experts descend on the city, and this year it is New Orleans. They arrive wide eyed, craving knowledge from the best in the industry. They leave tired and full of valuable knowledge to make them more productive back at work. After attending every Las Vegas based Autodesk University as well as more than 30 AU events, I have compiled and published this annual long list of tips over the years for not only surviving, but making the most of AU and to thrive at Autodesk University. For many attendees, Autodesk University is not just 12 hours a day event, there are activities virtually around the clock so pace yourself and get organized before you land with a plan. Read more →

At Autodesk University 2022 Navigating the Maze of the Technology Industry as a Woman in the Community

Join our Autodesk Community women at our exclusive panel on navigating the tech industry as a female: Autodesk University 2022 in New Orleans LA Thursday, September 29th, 9:30 AM Read more →

Autodesk Community Conversations at Autodesk University 2022 in Person and Online

There will be three Autodesk Community Conversation events live in-person at Autodesk University 2022 in New Orleans. In addition to in-person, we will also be streaming live over Zoom for those unable to attend as well as post the recording. Read more →

Shaan's AU 2022 Events Notification List

I have created a list for people attending AU that want to connect and to be notified if something special comes up like a meetup, reception, photo walk of New Orleans, or a Autodesk Community Voices Blog author meetup, a behind the scenes tour, perhaps a New Orleans project visit or a NOLA coffee. Read more →

This Weeks Community Conversation Recordings and an Exciting Autodesk University 2022 Announcement

We are back from our annual July Summer break of live communty events. We held two Autodesk Community Conversation events this week, and have many more planned including next week. Below you can see the two sessions we held yesterday on AutoCAD and Dynamo and the recording of the sessions. We have Autodesk Community Conversations in-person Wednesday September 27 at Autodesk University 2022! Read more →

Autodesk University 2022 Free Digital Passes

The Autodesk University 2022 free virtual passes for are now available in addition to the in-person registration Read more →

Autodesk University 2022 Registration Open July 12th, 2022

Just a friendly reminder that the registration will open tomorrow July 12, 2022 for the first in-person Autodesk University “AU” in 2 years. This years AU event will be held in just 77 days on September 27-29 in New Orleans... Read more →

Autodesk Excellence Awards Call for Submissions

Do you have an outstanding project that deserves recognition? The Autodesk Excellence Awards is accepting submissions now through July 21, 2022. The Excellence Awards is a global program celebrating companies pushing the boundaries of change with technology. Winners will be... Read more →

DAISY AI in Toronto Collaboration with Autodesk Research on Using AI for Sustainable Structural Design

DAISY AI in Toronto collaborated with Autodesk Research team in London to produce residential construction designs using artificial intelligence. Read more →

Get Those Autodesk University 2022 Proposals Submitted

We all want to go to Autodesk University (New Orleans in September this year), but for many, that usually begins with submitting our proposals for sessions as a speaker to get a complimentary pass and possibly an honorarium for multiple... Read more →

Autodesk University 2022 is in New Orleans

This morning the AU team announced the much anticipated Autodesk University 2022 in-person location. The location is New Orleans Louisiana aka the Big Easy. Get ready for great sessions, beignets and jambalaya and more local fun and eats and drinks.... Read more →

Autodesk University 2022 – Get Ready

Autodesk University 2022 will be an in-person event held on September 27, 28, and 29th, 2022. The location will be announced soon. The #AU2022 Call for Proposals is open from March 15-April 15. We're excited to bring the community together... Read more →

On the Mend

On Friday February 18th, 2022, I had, surgery to repair a tear in my left knee meniscus. I’m doing great, and even walking short distances now. Read more →

The Best of Autodesk University 2021

Set aside some time to check out the top sessions from Autodesk University 2021, it is completely worth it. A lot of work goes into these sessions by the amazing speakers with a great deal of knowledge to share with... Read more →

Congratulations to the 2021 Autodesk Excellence Awards Recipients!

Autodesk Excellence Awards celebrate the people, projects, and technologies behind exceptional contributions to the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction; product design and manufacturing; and media and entertainment.These customers will be spotlighted at Autodesk University 2021. Learn more about them... Read more →

Autodesk Community 5k Day One

Today Autodesk University 2021 opened and the Autodesk Community 5k Fun Run started. This is not a race, nor a run or a length 5k – it is just having fun and being active. I did a 8 mile mountain... Read more →

The Autodesk Community 5k Fun Run Starts Tomorrow

Whether you run, walk, cycle, paddle, or swim, you’re welcome to join in the fun and set your own distance goals based on your fitness level. What’s important isn’t your performance, but having fun being active and connecting as a... Read more →

What Are Your Top 5 AU 2021 Sessions?

We have been asking our Autodesk Community and seeing what sessions they think others in their industry should bookmark and attend at the upcoming Autodesk University 2021 or watch the sessions after the recordings are posted. Looking for some great... Read more →

Autodesk Group Network at Autodesk University 2021

The AU 2021 catalog is live - so start building your AU schedule! Make sure to bookmark and add our meetups to your calendar before they fill up! October 6: Year at a Glance Celebration October 7: The Shift to... Read more →