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August 14, 2024

AU 2024 Highlights by Industry and Interest

 

Each Design and Make industry has its own history, its own practices, its own innovations, but they all share a common purpose: to make a better future for all. Check out these highlights for AU 2024 based on industry and interest, and get your Full Conference Pass to start building your schedule:  

 

 

 


Main stage 

Don’t miss Amy Bunszel, Autodesk EVP, AEC, during General Session Day 2.  

 

Join Nicolas Mangon, Autodesk VP for AEC Industry Strategy, and other Autodesk executives and industry leaders at the AECO Industry Keynote to learn how new technologies and Autodesk Forma can help us solve challenges related to skilled labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and siloed data.  

 

Learning sessions by topic  

Check out AU 2024 classes focused on these key topics for architecture:  
 

 

Beyond the classroom 

Step into the AU Theater for short talks that explore important trends and pioneering ideas from thought leaders in the Design and Make community.  
 

 

Enhance your creativity and your problem-solving abilities in design thinking workshops focused a range of topics, from sustainability to AI to the future of work.  

 

Engage with peers and experts in Meetups, casual networking opportunities designed to help you find like-minded professionals and make meaningful connections.  
 

 

 


Main stage 

Don’t miss Andrew Anagnost, Autodesk President & CEO, with other executives and industry leaders in General Session Day 1, as they show how we are accelerating the Design and Make capabilities of our platform, putting AI to work, and equipping you with the creativity to solve problems big and small. 

 

Join Amy Bunszel, Autodesk Executive Vice President, AEC, along other executives and industry leaders for General Session Day 2 as they share how the Autodesk Platform is fueling new productivity and profitability gains and enabling new ways of working. 

 

Learning sessions by topic  

Check out AU 2024 classes focused on these key topics for AutoCAD users: 
 

 

Beyond the classroom 

Step into the AU Theater for short talks that explore important trends and pioneering ideas from thought leaders in the Design and Make community.  
 

 

Engage with peers and experts in Meetups, casual networking opportunities designed to help you find like-minded professionals and make meaningful connections.  
 

 

 


Main stage 

Don’t miss Jeff Kinder, Autodesk EVP for Design & Manufacturing, in General Session Day 2.  

 

And join Derek Cooper, Autodesk Vice President for Design & Manufacturing, with other executives and industry leaders, for the Design & Manufacturing Industry Keynote, as they’ll share important updates about Autodesk Fusion and how technologies like artificial intelligence are helping businesses improve their productivity and unlock the data to create competitive advantage. 

 

Learning sessions by topic  

Check out AU 2024 classes focused on these key topics for automotive professionals:  

 

 

Beyond the classroom 

Step into the AU Theater for short talks that explore important trends and pioneering ideas from thought leaders in the Design and Make community.  

 

 

Enhance your creativity and your problem-solving abilities in design thinking workshops focused a range of topics, from sustainability to AI to the future of work.  

 

Engage with peers and experts in Meetups, casual networking opportunities designed to help you find like-minded professionals and make meaningful connections.  

 

 

 


Main stage 

Don’t miss Andrew Anagnost, Autodesk President & CEO, with other executives and industry leaders in General Session Day 1, as they show how we are accelerating the Design and Make capabilities of our platform, putting AI to work, and equipping you with the creativity to solve problems big and small. 

 

Join Amy Bunszel, Autodesk EVP, AEC, along other executives and industry leaders for General Session Day 2 as they share how the Autodesk Platform is fueling new productivity and profitability gains and enabling new ways of working. 

 

Learning sessions by topic  

Check out AU 2024 classes focused on these key topics for BIM and CAD managers:  
 

 

Beyond the classroom 

Step into the AU Theater for short talks that explore important trends and pioneering ideas from thought leaders in the Design and Make community.  
 

 

Engage with peers and experts in Meetups, casual networking opportunities designed to help you find like-minded professionals and make meaningful connections.  
 

 

 


Main stage 

Don’t miss Amy Bunszel, EVP, AEC, during General Session Day 2.  

 

Join Nicolas Mangon, Autodesk VP for AEC Industry Strategy, and other Autodesk executives and industry leaders at the AECO Industry Keynote to learn how new technologies and Autodesk Forma can help us solve challenges related to skilled labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and siloed data.  

 

Learning sessions by topic  

Check out AU 2024 classes focused on these key topics for building engineering professionals:  
 

 

Beyond the classroom 

Step into the AU Theater for short talks that explore important trends and pioneering ideas from thought leaders in the Design and Make community.  

 

 

Engage with peers and experts in Meetups, casual networking opportunities designed to help you find like-minded professionals and make meaningful connections.  

 

 

 


Main stage 

Don’t miss Amy Bunszel, Autodesk EVP, AEC, during General Session Day 2.  

 

Join Nicolas Mangon, Autodesk VP for AEC Industry Strategy, and other Autodesk executives and industry leaders at the AECO Industry Keynote to learn how new technologies and Autodesk Forma can help us solve challenges related to skilled labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and siloed data.  

 

Learning sessions by topic  

Check out AU 2024 classes focused on these key topics for building owners and operators:  

 

 

Beyond the classroom 

Step into the AU Theater for short talks that explore important trends and pioneering ideas from thought leaders in the Design and Make community.  

 

 

Engage with peers and experts in Meetups, casual networking opportunities designed to help you find like-minded professionals and make meaningful connections.  

 

 

 

 

Main stage 

Don’t miss Amy Bunszel, Autodesk EVP, AEC, during General Session Day 2.  

 

Join Jim Lynch, SVP & GM, Autodesk Construction, along with other Autodesk executives and industry leaders, for the Construction Industry Keynote to learn how connected construction is enabling companies to unlock the power of data, standardize processes, and simplify how you work.  

 

Learning sessions by topic  

Check out AU 2024 classes focused on these key topics for construction professionals:  

 

 

Beyond the classroom 

Step into the AU Theater for short talks that explore important trends and pioneering ideas from thought leaders in the Design and Make community.  

 

 

Engage with peers and experts in Meetups, casual networking opportunities designed to help you find like-minded professionals and make meaningful connections.  

 

 

 


Main stage 

Don’t miss Andrew Anagnost, Autodesk President & CEO with other executives and industry leaders in General Session Day 1, as they show how we are accelerating the Design and Make capabilities of our platform, putting AI to work, and equipping you with the creativity to solve problems big and small. 

 

Join Amy Bunszel, Autodesk EVP, AEC, along other executives and industry leaders for General Session Day 2 as they share how the Autodesk Platform is fueling new productivity and profitability gains and enabling new ways of working. 

 

Learning sessions by topic  

Check out AU 2024 classes focused on these key topics for those focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion:

  

Beyond the classroom 

Step into the AU Theater for short talks that explore important trends and pioneering ideas from thought leaders in the Design and Make community.  

 

 

Engage with peers and experts in Meetups, casual networking opportunities designed to help you find like-minded professionals and make meaningful connections.  

 

 

Don’t miss the Celebrate Women at AU reception for a chance to network, share experiences, and discuss how you can take action in your career.  

 

Explore "Cloud: A Sensory Experience for Collaborative Clarity,​" an immersive activation designed to reshape perspectives and generate fresh approaches to collaboration on the Autodesk Platform.  

 

 


Main stage 

Don’t miss Andrew Anagnost, Autodesk President & CEO, with other executives and industry leaders in General Session Day 1, as they show how we are accelerating the Design and Make capabilities of our platform, putting AI to work, and equipping you with the creativity to solve problems big and small. 

 

Join Amy Bunszel, Autodesk EVP, AEC, along other executives and industry leaders for General Session Day 2 as they share how the Autodesk Platform is fueling new productivity and profitability gains and enabling new ways of working. 

 

Learning sessions by topic  

Check out AU 2024 classes focused on these key topics for students and educators:  

 

 

Beyond the classroom 

Step into the AU Theater for short talks that explore important trends and pioneering ideas from thought leaders in the Design and Make community.  

 

Enhance your creativity and your problem-solving abilities in design thinking workshops focused a range of topics, from sustainability to AI to the future of work.  

 

Engage with peers and experts in Meetups, casual networking opportunities designed to help you find like-minded professionals and make meaningful connections.  

 

 

Explore "Cloud: A Sensory Experience for Collaborative Clarity,​" an immersive activation designed to reshape perspectives and generate fresh approaches to collaboration on the Autodesk Platform. 

 

 


Main stage 

Don’t miss Andrew Anagnost, Autodesk President & CEO, with other executives and industry leaders in General Session Day 1, as they show how we are accelerating the Design and Make capabilities of our platform, putting AI to work, and equipping you with the creativity to solve problems big and small. 

 

Join Amy Bunszel, Autodesk EVP, AEC, along other executives and industry leaders for General Session Day 2 as they share how the Autodesk Platform is fueling new productivity and profitability gains and enabling new ways of working. 

 

Learning sessions by topic  

Check out AU 2024 classes focused on these key topics for executives and decision makers:  

 

 

Beyond the classroom 

Step into the AU Theater for short talks that explore important trends and pioneering ideas from thought leaders in the Design and Make community.  

 

 

Enhance your creativity and your problem-solving abilities in design thinking workshops focused a range of topics, from sustainability to AI to the future of work.  

 

Engage with peers and experts in Meetups, casual networking opportunities designed to help you find like-minded professionals and make meaningful connections.  

 

 

Explore "Cloud: A Sensory Experience for Collaborative Clarity,​" an immersive activation designed to reshape perspectives and generate fresh approaches to collaboration on the Autodesk Platform.  

 

 

 


Main stage 

Don’t miss Amy Bunszel, Autodesk EVP, AEC, during General Session Day 2.  

 

Join Nicolas Mangon, Autodesk VP for AEC Industry Strategy, and other Autodesk executives and industry leaders at the AECO Industry Keynote to learn how new technologies and Autodesk Forma can help us solve challenges related to skilled labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and siloed data.  

 

Learning sessions by topic  

Check out AU 2024 classes focused on these key topics for infrastructure professionals:  

 

 

Beyond the classroom 

Step into the AU Theater for short talks that explore important trends and pioneering ideas from thought leaders in the Design and Make community.  

 

 

Engage with peers and experts in Meetups, casual networking opportunities designed to help you find like-minded professionals and make meaningful connections.

  

 

 


Main stage 

Don’t miss Jeff Kinder, Autodesk EVP for D&M, in General Session Day 2.  

 

And join Derek Cooper, Autodesk VP, D&M, with other executives and industry leaders, for the Design & Manufacturing Industry Keynote, as they’ll share important updates about Autodesk Fusion and how technologies like artificial intelligence are helping businesses improve their productivity and unlock the data to create competitive advantage. 

 

Learning sessions by topic  

Check out AU 2024 classes focused on these key topics for manufacturing engineers and fabrication professionals:  

 

 

Beyond the classroom 

Step into the AU Theater for short talks that explore important trends and pioneering ideas from thought leaders in the Design and Make community.  

 

 

Engage with peers and experts in Meetups, casual networking opportunities designed to help you find like-minded professionals and make meaningful connections.  

 

 

 


Main stage 

Watch Diana Colella, Autodesk EVP, Media & Entertainment, in General Session Day 2.  

 

And don’t miss the Media & Entertainment Industry Keynote, as Maurice Patel, Autodesk VP, Media & Entertainment Strategy, Leona Frank, Director of Media & Entertainment Marketing at Autodesk, as they share about newly announced capabilities in Autodesk Flow are ushering in a new era of innovation leveraging the power of Autodesk AI. 

 

Learning sessions by topic  

Check out AU 2024 classes focused on these key topics for media and entertainment professionals:  

 

 

Beyond the classroom 

Step into the AU Theater for short talks that explore important trends and pioneering ideas from thought leaders in the Design and Make community. 

 

 

Engage with peers and experts in Meetups, casual networking opportunities designed to help you find like-minded professionals and make meaningful connections.  

 

 

 


Main stage 

Don’t miss Jeff Kinder, Autodesk EVP for Design & Manufacturing, in General Session Day 2.  

 

And join Derek Cooper, Autodesk VP, with other executives and industry leaders, for the Design & Manufacturing Industry Keynote, as they’ll share important updates about Autodesk Fusion and how technologies like artificial intelligence are helping businesses improve their productivity and unlock the data to create competitive advantage. 

 

Learning sessions by topic  

Check out AU 2024 classes focused on these key topics for product design and engineering professionals:  

 

 

Beyond the classroom 

Step into the AU Theater for short talks that explore important trends and pioneering ideas from thought leaders in the Design and Make community.  

 

Engage with peers and experts in Meetups, casual networking opportunities designed to help you find like-minded professionals and make meaningful connections.  

 

 

 


Main stage 

Don’t miss Raji Arasu, Autodesk EVP and CTO, with Andrew Anagnost, Autodesk President & CEO, in General Session Day 1.  

 

Join Shelly Mujtaba, Autodesk VP, Product Data, with other executives and industry leaders, for the Autodesk Platform Services Keynote to learn how access to real-time, granular, and interoperable data is creating unprecedented opportunities in our industries.  

 

Learning sessions by topic  

Check out AU 2024 classes focused on these key topics for software developers:  

 

 

Beyond the classroom 

Step into the AU Theater for short talks that explore important trends and pioneering ideas from thought leaders in the Design and Make community.  

 

 

Engage with peers and experts in Meetups, casual networking opportunities designed to help you find like-minded professionals and make meaningful connections.  

 

 

Explore "Cloud: A Sensory Experience for Collaborative Clarity,​" an immersive activation designed to reshape perspectives and generate fresh approaches to collaboration on the Autodesk Platform.  

 

 

 


Main stage 

Don’t miss Andrew Anagnost, Autodesk President & CEO, with other executives and industry leaders in General Session Day 1, as they show how we are accelerating the Design and Make capabilities of our platform, putting AI to work, and equipping you with the creativity to solve problems big and small. 

 

Join Amy Bunszel, Autodesk EVP, AEC, along other executives and industry leaders for General Session Day 2 as they share how the Autodesk Platform is fueling new productivity and profitability gains and enabling new ways of working. 

 

Learning sessions by topic  

Check out AU 2024 classes focused on these key topics for Design and Make professionals focused on sustainability:  

 

 

Beyond the classroom 

Step into the AU Theater for short talks that explore important trends and pioneering ideas from thought leaders in the Design and Make community.  

 

 

Engage with peers and experts in Meetups, casual networking opportunities designed to help you find like-minded professionals and make meaningful connections.  

 

 

 


Main stage 

Don’t miss Amy Bunszel, Autodesk EVP, AEC, during General Session Day 2.  

 

Join Nicolas Mangon, Autodesk VP for AEC Industry Strategy, and other Autodesk executives and industry leaders at the AECO Industry Keynote to learn how new technologies and Autodesk Forma can help us solve challenges related to skilled labor shortages, supply chain disruptions, and siloed data.  

 

Learning sessions by topic  

Check out AU 2024 classes focused on these key topics for water infrastructure construction and management:  

 

 

Beyond the classroom 

Step into the AU Theater for short talks that explore important trends and pioneering ideas from thought leaders in the Design and Make community.  

 

 

Engage with peers and experts in Meetups, casual networking opportunities designed to help you find like-minded professionals and make meaningful connections.  

 

 

 

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