August 23, 2022

AU 2022 Highlights for BIM & CAD Managers

The role of a BIM or CAD manager changes as technology changes, and the role is different at every company, based on factors like company size, team size, type of work being done, and where the company is on its digital transformation journey.

But there are common responsibilities that unite all BIM and CAD managers. Whether it’s selecting and managing technology upgrades, making sure your team has the necessary training, or developing new standards and workflows, BIM and CAD managers play a key role in how we make and build today.

AU 2022 is the place for BIM and CAD managers of all kinds to come together and exchange ideas and insight. Registration is now open, and there’s a lot to look forward to in New Orleans. From the mainstage to the classroom, here are a few highlights:

General Sessions and industry keynotes

The conference kicks off with General Session Day 1, where Autodesk President and CEO Andrew Anagnost will share how moving collaboration and data to the cloud can help create solutions to the disruptions we face today. And General Session Day 2 will feature business leaders across industries sharing how they’ve handled digital transformation—and navigated the journey to new skillsets, toolsets, and ultimately, new mindsets. And don’t miss the Autodesk Excellence Awards ceremony on Tuesday at 5:30 PM for a chance to see some of the most innovative projects in architecture, engineering, infrastructure, manufacturing, and media.

Learning sessions

We’ll have more than 450 classes to choose from at AU 2022 to help you establish new processes, integrate new solutions, build stronger teams, and support those teams better. Check out these featured classes:

Unlock Your Team's Full Potential with My Insights and Team Insights | Panel
Harnessing the Power of Platform through BIM and GIS | Panel
Digital Transformation for Multisite Owners | Panel
Integrated Factory Modeling: The Digital Story of a Factory | Daniel Lutz
Hybrid PDM, PLM, and ERP: Sync Data Between Cloud and On-Premises Systems | Christian Gessner
Bring BIM to Real SSOT for the Whole Lifecycle Project A16 de Groene Boog | Michel Dekker
Managing Flex 101 | Priscilla Ning
Thinking Outside the Box with Autodesk Fusion 360 Manage | Scott Hoover
How Remote Collaboration Can Help Your Design Firm Achieve Success (Repeat) | Curt Moreno
Overcoming the Seven Deadly Sins of Onboarding and Employee Upskilling (Repeat) | Donnie Gladfelter
Saving Three Years of Boredom...or Around $1,000,000 | Peter Hartley

Beyond the classroom

In addition to all the great learning content, there will be many ways to connect with your community, like:

Meetups—Meetups are a great way to make a personal connection, share tips and best practices, find out how your peers are handling disruption, and build your network through personal support. Check out this BIM Manager Meetup featuring an expert led discussion on owner-driven BIM requirements and the BIM Manager Working Meetup: Exploring Key Challenges. And share your input in feedback workshops like Managing Your Team's Libraries and How do you manage your projects in Autodesk? What if it could be better?
Activities and receptions—Check out other opportunities to build your professional network from the Women at AU Reception on Tuesday evening to La Grande Soirée on Thursday night.
Industry zones—Discover how technologies and digitized approaches are enabling us to design and engineer in more efficient and sustainable ways. Explore how BIM data is becoming a key material for better building and meet the innovators who are doing the work.