Make the Most of AU 2024
It’s almost here. The learning. The connection. The community. The possibility. AU 2024 starts October 15 and there’s still time to register and join us. Can’t make it to San Diego? Join us for AU 2024 Digital.
If you’ll be with us in San Diego, here are few things to keep in mind—and a few sessions to consider adding to your schedule:
Celebrate women in the Design and Make industries
Join the Autodesk Women’s Network (AWN) and Autodesk Women in Sales & Success (AWIS) for a discussion and outdoor networking reception. Hear Shirine Boukli, a 2024 Paris Olympian and judo athlete, and Diana Colella, Autodesk EVP, Media & Entertainment, as they share experiences and discuss how to take action in your career. All are welcome to attend.
Classes in the Expo
The AU Expo has always been an incredible way to learn about the possibilities for the Design and Make industries, and this year, we have another important way to learn—classes in the Expo! Whether you’ve signed up for these classes or are just walking by and want to grab a seat, don’t miss these opportunities to explore, learn, and connect.
Focus on Design & Manufacturing
The future of manufacturing comes into focus at AU. If you care about products and what’s possible, don’t miss these sessions:
- Master Your Electronics Design: Unlock the Power of eCAD to mCAD within Fusion (Product Demo) | Tuesday, Oct 15 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PDT
- Manufacturing Automation & AI Partners in Fusion (Panel) | Thursday, Oct 17 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PDT
- Connected Manufacturing: Meet Our Partners and Discover the Latest Autodesk Fusion Integrations (Panel) | Wednesday, Oct 16 | 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM PDT
- Design and Manufacturing Users: Share Your Perspective (Activity)| Tuesday, Oct 15 | 4:30 PM - 5:15 PM PDT
- Fusion Manufacturing Community Meetup | Tuesday, Oct 15 | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM PDT
Fill your class schedule
If you have open slots in your schedule, consider these learning sessions:
Open source across industries
- Project Mjolnir: Open-Source Design, Education, and Adventure (D&M) | Thursday, Oct 17 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT
- OpenUSD: The Path to Interoperability in VFX and Beyond (M&E) | Thursday, Oct 17 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT
Media & Entertainment sessions
Even if you don’t work in media and entertainment, you can get great ideas that might apply to your own workflows—or just stop in and enjoy something different!
- The Making of "Scrap Metal": Scale and Complexity on an Indie Budget (Case Study) | Tuesday, Oct 15 | 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM PDT
- Rigging Fast Deformation Estimation with Neural Computation in Maya (Technical Instruction) | Wednesday, Oct 16 | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM PDT
Power through partnership
Check out these classes from valued partners in your technology ecosystem.
- Taking Flight: Enabling Unmanned Aerial Missions with Autodesk Fusion (Case Study) | Thursday, Oct 17 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDT
- Validating Factory Design Concepts and Digital Twin Opportunities (Case Study) | Thursday, Oct 17 | 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM PDT
- Power Up: Energy-Use Simulations for Greener Factories (Product Demo) | Thursday, Oct 17 | 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PDT
All things XR
You heard about Autodesk Workshop XR at AU 2023. Now it’s time to find out what it can do for you—and your design review process. Workshop XR is an immersive workspace that enables teams and stakeholders to experience their 3D models at human scale, providing the ultimate design review experience. With multiple sessions available and three demo stations located in the Architecture, Engineering, and Civil Infrastructure Zone of the Expo, this is a great chance to find out what’s possible. You can also attend learning sessions such as Start Small and Show Big: Large Firm XR Solutions for Any Size Project, Exciting and Effective Safety Reviews Through VR, and Improving AEC Coordination in Virtual Reality with Autodesk Workshop XR. Though they show as full, there are almost always open seats. Show up 15 minutes before the session begins for a chance to sit in.
General conference tips
AU can be intense. Make sure you pace yourself and take breaks—whether that’s going back to your hotel room or taking a few minutes in the Community Zone to decompress. You’ll be doing a lot of walking, so wear comfortable shoes. And don’t skip meals—we’ll be serving breakfast each morning, lunch in the Expo, and hosting receptions in the evening. Keep your body healthy so that you’re ready to learn!
It’s going to be an incredible week. We can’t wait to see you in San Diego!
